Entries in 'price drop' (19)

GameStop expects only one new console launch in 2013

GameStop expects only one new console launch in 2013

The boss of global games retailer GameStop doesn’t believe that both the Xbox 720 and PS4 will launch in 2013.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 4th 2012 at 10:57AM in News
Xbox holds firm on price

Xbox holds firm on price

Microsoft's comfortable lead over the competition  means it’s not ready to cut Xbox prices yet.

Michael French
by Michael French
on Jun 15th 2012 at 10:00AM in News
PS3 price drops occur at select retailers

PS3 price drops occur at select retailers

Two high profile retailers have dropped the price of the PS3 from $249 to $199.

Erik Johnson
by Erik Johnson
on Apr 22nd 2012 at 11:39AM in News
Price drops on Xbox 360 Kinect bundles in Australia

Price drops on Xbox 360 Kinect bundles in Australia

Xbox Australia today announced that it will be lowering the RRP on the Xbox 360 and Kinect bundles by AUD$50 from tomorrow, 15th September.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Sep 14th 2011 at 5:48AM in News

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New Zealand PS3 sales receive 300% boost after price cut

New Zealand PS3 sales receive 300% boost after price cut

Sony Computer Entertainment Australia announced a 400% PS3 sales jump last week, and has today confirmed 300% in New Zealand.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Sep 5th 2011 at 7:48AM in News
Playstation sales in Australia jump over 400%

Playstation sales in Australia jump over 400%

After a huge price slash of the Playstation 3 console on 22nd August, Sony has confirmed that sales in Australia have risen over 400%.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Sep 1st 2011 at 8:20AM in News
Retail prepared to reduce new Wii to £79.99

Retail prepared to reduce new Wii to £79.99

The new-look Wii won’t have a trade price drop, but retail is prepared to cut the console to £79.99 or less.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Aug 25th 2011 at 8:53AM in News
PS3 sales leap following price drop

PS3 sales leap following price drop

Sales of PS3 hardware have enjoyed a significant spike in the UK following the machine’s price cut.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 22nd 2011 at 12:37PM in News

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3DS price roundup in Australia / New Zealand

3DS price roundup in Australia / New Zealand

With the huge Nintendo 3DS price drop now  in effect, MCV takes stock of what prices each Australian / New Zealand retailer are hitting.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Aug 12th 2011 at 6:24AM in News
Nintendo announces AU/NZ price drop for 3DS

Nintendo announces AU/NZ price drop for 3DS

Nintendo Australia has confirmed its plans to drop the suggested retail price of the 3DS in Australia and New Zealand, starting 12th August.

Leigh Harris
by Leigh Harris
on Jul 28th 2011 at 9:47AM in News
MS silent on Xbox 360 price drop

MS silent on Xbox 360 price drop

With US retailers currently discounting current stocks of the Xbox 360 Elite and Arcade to make room for the redesigned Xbox 360 250GB, Microsoft has refused to be drawn on ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 16th 2010 at 12:05PM in News
E3 2010: Xbox price drop

E3 2010: Xbox price drop

With the brand new Xbox 360 already on its way to North American retailers and set for a UK launch on July 16th, Microsoft has confirmed that existing models ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 15th 2010 at 12:33PM in News

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DSi price falls to £119.99

DSi price falls to £119.99

The drop in trade price on the Nintendo DSi confirmed by Nintendo yesterday should see the handheld sell for around £119.99 going forwards.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 3rd 2010 at 11:15AM in News
Nintendo to drop DSi trade price

Nintendo to drop DSi trade price

As revealed by MCV this morning, Nintendo has followed the price cuts announced for the DS in Japan earlier today by confirming that the trade price of the handheld ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 2nd 2010 at 4:04PM in News
JAPAN: 360 price cut confirmed

JAPAN: 360 price cut confirmed

As suggested by MCV yesterday, Microsoft has replicated its recent moves in both Europe and the US by dropping the price of Xbox 360 hardware in Japan.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 2nd 2009 at 1:25PM in News
Xbox 360 price drop confirmed?

Xbox 360 price drop confirmed?

A report in the German Financial Times claims to corroborate reports circulating earlier this week - and confirmed by MCV - that Microsoft will cut the price of the Xbox ...
Michael French
by Michael French
on Mar 9th 2008 at 8:10PM in News

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Now the US gets new 40GB PS3

Now the US gets new 40GB PS3

Next-gen.biz reports that a new $400 40GB PS3 will launch in the US on November 2nd, while the existing 80GB PS3 is slashed from $600 down to $500.

by Neil Long
on Oct 18th 2007 at 11:12AM in News
PS3 price drop confirmed; 40GB pack revealed

PS3 price drop confirmed; 40GB pack revealed

From October 10th the existing PS3 Starter Pack will be replaced by a 60GB Value Pack, boasting a fully-functioning PS3 with one SIXAXIS controller and two first party titles for ...
by Neil Long
on Oct 5th 2007 at 5:30PM in News
Sony boss: No PS3 price cut “at this point”

Sony boss: No PS3 price cut “at this point”

After dropping the cost of the PS3 in the US earlier this month, president of Sony Ryoji Chubachi has announced that there will be no similar price cutting in Asia ...
by Andrew Wooden
on Jul 27th 2007 at 2:31PM in News