PS2's price drop in Japan

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http://ps2.ign.com/articles/354/354339p1.html


February 22, 2002 - According to a report by the Mainichi Shimbun, SCE is considering a further cut to the price of the PlayStation 2 console in Japan. If taken, the move would be an attempt to undercut the recently-released Xbox even further, and possibly match the price of the Gamecube.

Currently, PlayStation 2 is priced at 29,800 yen in Japan (around $230), while the GameCube is down at 25,000 yen (about $200) and the Xbox is launching at a hefty 34,800 yen ($270 or so). A cut in the price of PS2 would probably place it at or around the Gamecube's price point -- SCE claims to be considering a price which "even children could reach

If such a price cut does come to pass in Japan, we will be sure to bring the news to you as soon as possible


How will the X-Box and GCN fight the PS2!! I'm starting to be a bit scared, becuase who is going to buy a GCN when it's the same price as a PS2.