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40% Brazilian price cut for 360 as new factory opens

40% Brazilian price cut for 360 as new factory opens

Microsoft will produce 17,000 Xbox 360 systems every week from a new manufacturing plant in Brazil that opens next month.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Sep 29th 2011 at 11:10AM in News
'Blockbusters and bundles will take Xbox 360 to No.1'

'Blockbusters and bundles will take Xbox 360 to No.1'

New bundle deals and one of its strongest Q4 line-ups will make Xbox 360 the best selling console in Europe, Microsoft told MCV.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Aug 26th 2011 at 10:23AM in News
US retailers see PS3 sales spike

US retailers see PS3 sales spike

Two of North America's leading retailers have reported significant uplifts in sales of PS3 consoles.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 19th 2011 at 2:30PM in News
Sony wants PS3 price cut to win over Xbox and Wii owners

Sony wants PS3 price cut to win over Xbox and Wii owners

The decision to cut the price of the PS3 is not related to market pressures and has been planned for over a year, Sony has said.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 19th 2011 at 11:13AM in News

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PS3 hits £179 - price roundup

PS3 hits £179 - price roundup

Retailers have begun adjusting the prices of their PS3 stock following Sony’s announcement of a price cut to the machine last night.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 17th 2011 at 3:55PM in News
PS3 drops to £199.99

PS3 drops to £199.99

GAMESCOM: As MCV revealed last month, Sony has dropped the PlayStation 3 to £199.99.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Aug 16th 2011 at 8:25PM in News
Amazon leaks new PS3 price

Amazon leaks new PS3 price

GAMESCOM: The leading online retailer may have revealed the rumoured PS3 price cut ahead of any official announcement in Cologne.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Aug 16th 2011 at 7:10PM in News
3DS sales surge in Japan

3DS sales surge in Japan

Nintendo’s decision to slash the price of 3DS has seemingly had the desired effect in Japan.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 16th 2011 at 10:53AM in News

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3DS now on the High Street for £115

3DS now on the High Street for £115

Today’s the day when Nintendo hopes that thousands of consumers who have until now been sitting on the fence over 3DS will finally buy the handheld.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Aug 12th 2011 at 9:21AM in News
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Can Mario and a price cut rescue the 3DS?

Can Mario and a price cut rescue the 3DS?

Analysts and retailers say yes, but questions remain over the future of traditional handheld gaming. Christopher Dring reports on the effect the price cut and new games could have.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Aug 5th 2011 at 11:18AM in News
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Nintendo losing money on every 3DS sold

Nintendo losing money on every 3DS sold

A report from Bloomberg Japan translated by Andriasang claims that Nintendo will lose money on every 3DS it sells once yesterday’s price cut is introduced.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 29th 2011 at 10:25AM in News
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OPINION: An early Nintendo price cut? These are crazy times

OPINION: An early Nintendo price cut? These are crazy times

I don’t think anyone saw this coming. And if they say they did, they’re either really clever or a liar.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 28th 2011 at 12:27PM in News
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Retail cuts Wii to below £100

Retail cuts Wii to below £100

As predicted by MCV, games retail has cut the price of Wii to under £100.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on May 20th 2011 at 10:43AM in News
3DS has made 'smaller impact' than expected

3DS has made 'smaller impact' than expected

American market analyst Michael pachter has said that the 3DS has had a smaller impact on the US market than he expected.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 9th 2011 at 2:46PM in News
We've had Wii price cut – Xbox and PS3 next?

We've had Wii price cut – Xbox and PS3 next?

Following last week's global Wii price cut, some retailers are now hopeful that Microsoft and Sony will consider cutting the price of their consoles, too.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 6th 2011 at 9:40AM in News
Price cut could double Wii sales

Price cut could double Wii sales

Despite falling sales and the announcement of its successor, Nintendo reckons that Wii may have only hit 50 per cent of its potential lifetime sales.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 5th 2011 at 10:53AM in News

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Wii cut to £129

Wii cut to £129

Nintendo has effectively cut the price of its Wii console by £50 with the launch of a new bundle.

Michael French
by Michael French
on May 4th 2011 at 9:00AM in News
PSP gets price cut Down Under

PSP gets price cut Down Under

Sony Australia has cut the price for the PSP in the region.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Apr 11th 2011 at 11:52AM in News
PSP price cut in Europe

PSP price cut in Europe

News agency Bloomberg is reporting that Sony has cut the price of the PSP in Europe.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 8th 2011 at 3:05PM in News
Riccitiello: $99 Wii would “explode” Nintendo’s sales

Riccitiello: $99 Wii would “explode” Nintendo’s sales

John Riccitiello has come up with a solution to Nintendo’s falling profits: cut the price of the Wii to just $99.

James Batchelor
by James Batchelor
on Dec 17th 2010 at 10:22AM in News
Wii down to £119.99 at Sainsbury’s

Wii down to £119.99 at Sainsbury’s

Supermarket Sainsbury’s has cut 25 per cent off all Nintendo consoles.

Christopher Dring
by Christopher Dring
on Nov 16th 2010 at 6:59PM in News
Xbox 360 tipped for price cut

Xbox 360 tipped for price cut

Michael Pachter has predicted that Microsoft will be the next platform holder to cut the price of its hardware.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Oct 4th 2010 at 9:27AM in News
Wii ‘can still hold its own’

Wii ‘can still hold its own’

Unless Microsoft and Sony move to lower the RRPs of Xbox 360 and PS3 the Wii should still be able to maintain its position in the video games market well ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Sep 23rd 2010 at 4:51PM in News
DSi sales soar

DSi sales soar

DSi sales have leapt 40 per cent every week since Nintendo lowered the trade price last month.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jul 8th 2010 at 3:05PM in News
GAME discounts Xbox 360

GAME discounts Xbox 360

Though Microsoft is yet to offer any official word on a UK discount to current Xbox 360 stock to mirror the move it has already made in North America, ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 22nd 2010 at 1:24PM in News