Sony has no plans to slash PS3 price at Games Convention

Following rumors of a looming Xbox 360 price drop, Sony says those hoping for a PlayStation 3 drop at next week's Games Convention in Germany "will be disappointed."

"It's not going to happen," a SCEA spokesman told Reuters on Friday. "If you're coming for that you'll be disappointed."

Earlier this month, a proven confidant said Microsoft would drop the price of the Xbox 360 in September from $279 to $199 for the Arcade model and $349 to $299 for the Pro model with hard drive. Microsoft has declined comment on the rumor.

Both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 saw their first price drops in late 2007. As consumers continue to gobble up the industry-leading Wii for $250 a pop (or more if resold), many gamers wonder when Sony and Microsoft will respond with a more enticing mainstream price.

The Leipzig Games Convention runs from August 20-22. GamePro will be on site delivering the news and perfecting our German. Stay tuned.

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MechaHyper17

Hey I want to fight someone online on Brawl....who wants to exchange friend codes??? I've been asking 4 weeks and not one response:( What is everybody scared of Fox???

goldberg_evan

surprise surprise. So can we still expect a $400 PS3 when the $1,000 PS4 comes out?

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