European PS3 marketers are crazy

[Funkmaster V]

[QUOTE=feilong80]That's interesting: the backwards comp. issue is extremely significant.

I know that for me, that factors into every console I buy.

Yet the price is so much higher... does anyone know why this is, if it is something other than Sony just charging a higher price? Does the UK have a VAT, and does that affect it?

-Rob
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That's the point M0zart isnt getting from me. Maybe your post will help him see the last.

Funkmaster V

[feilong801]

In light of that Bluemonkey, it really does seem like Sony is flicking the consumer's nose.

It almost seems like they are doing something akin to your parents letting you borrow their credit card to get something for them, and you get yourself a little something with it also. "Gee, Brits are used to paying more, so let's get a bit extra while we're at it!"

-Rob

[m0zart1]

[QUOTE=Funkmaster V]Sorry M0, you are so jacked up about so much on this subject I guess logic can't reach you.[/QUOTE]

I'll let you know when I see some.

[QUOTE=Funkmaster V]That's the point M0zart isnt getting from me. Maybe your post will help him see the last.[/QUOTE]

I already knew the price comparisons.  I have kept on top of this story for a long time.  And knowing all the details, I STILL recognize that giving brand new HDTVs to loyal customers who are willing to stand in line is a good gesture, AND a good gift.

As I pointed out, it is possible to recognize that Sony is REALLY screwing things up and still take positive note at that gesture.  The two are not mutually exclusive.

[Steerforth]

I imagine the PS3 cost more in Europe in part because it is more difficult to distribute them there, and likely Europe/South America/Australia aren't as big of markets as the U.S., so they end up paying more per unit. Japan is the homeland, so they get cheaper prices, I imagine it's just easier to get them on the shelfs there, plus Sony and Nintendo no doubt compete harder on their home soil.

I can't imagine that Wii and Xbox are not more expensive in Europe as well, would be interesting to see the % comparison, but I don't care enough to check it out.

I don't think anyone is getting screwed, if they don't feel its worth the money, they have a host of other options. If it is an inferior product in comparison to the US version, a guy should do his research, I don't just lay down $600 - $800 without knowing what I am geting. Who are we to question the Sony accountants, they gotta eat too.

[bluemonkey1]

See my post earlier.  The 360 didn't jack the price up like the PS3.

[Steerforth]

Whoops, I missed that BlueMonkey, you already did the math. Yeah, there is a difference, I stil say it comes down to how much money Sony figures they can lose in each territory. It reflects that the U.S. is their prime market, we get more competitive prices, not saying it is fair, its just math.

I would be pissed if I was a European and wanted one, no question, I guess the WTO hasn't completely leveled off the marketplace yet, lol.