It's Official: PS2 is now $199 - Page 2

Bond · 05-14-2002, 04:02 PM

WOAHA... WOAHA....

NOW I CAN PLAY FFX!!!

WOAHA.... WOAHA...

Perfect Stu · 05-14-2002, 04:04 PM

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Originally posted by Jonbo298

I didn't say none(unless I did). I meant that I only like a few genres(mailny FPS and Racing) and I really don't wanna buy PS2 games since I really don't like half to most of them. I just have more trust in my 'Cube. So, people, dont be saying that I bash Sony, dont like any of the games, yadda yadda yadda. Cuz there are a few games I like.

As to what Perfect Stu said, I am a little weird at the time and can't get the words outta me, ok!

it's alright, kid, I'll leave ya alone...

Revival · 05-14-2002, 04:21 PM

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Originally posted by TheGame
And Shooter, Nintendo should start worrying about making a profit AFTER they start releasing good games.

Yeah, that's my whole point.. I don't think they will lower prices until they can make a profit.. which will come from good games.

Shadow_Link · 05-14-2002, 06:52 PM

I remember Nintendo saying that if Sony were to drop their price before or at E3, then they would have to follow suit.
I guess they have already started with lowering the price of the normal controller and the yet unreleased wavebird. And with the higher capacity memory card coming out, they will most probably drop the price of the memory card 59...

It was only time until Sony dropped their prices. One of their spokesman for the UK commented on a major price drop once the manufacturing process for the PS2 had improved.

So... I guess all the gamers should be VERY happy now.

Joeiss · 05-14-2002, 07:04 PM

Sweet news! Now I will probably be getting 2 new controllers... Because mine are pretty warn out, and I want to get a 4-player adapter too. MULTIPLAYER, baby!!!

I find it funny how IGN says that PS2 is selling for 199.99 in North America. I think that they forgot a little something called the exchange rate, lol. But if it is $200 in Canada (which I HIGHLY doubt), then I will definately be buying a new one, and selling it for 300 to my next door neighbour.

And thank God the price of the memory cards is coming down! Those were $50 Canadian... So now they are probably $35-$40. Sweet news.

Hopefully Sony's decision will force Xbox and GCN to lower its prices, so that way I can maybe afford to get all three systems.

Then I won't be missing out on any of thhis first party and exculsive crap!

Jin · 05-14-2002, 07:08 PM

Yay! I'll finally be able to get all of the Next Gen consoles. Since Sony decided to lower it to $200, Nintendo and Microsoft have almost no choice but to lower their's aswell. I'm so glad I waited to buy all these and bought classic games instead, because I'll be saving $250! It pays to be patient.

Ginkasa · 05-14-2002, 07:30 PM

Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

*falls unconcious*

fingersman · 05-14-2002, 07:49 PM

I don't think Nintendo will drop their prices yet......they will eventually..but not right now. I can't even think of a good reason why they wouldn't but I just think so.

Maybe it's because I think Nintendo will depend on it's franchises/games that are coming out this summer to sell the system this summer...or something.

I don't know.

All I know is that I gave someome $140 today to buy two GC games when they go away ...now if I had put $60 with that

..argh they probadly couldn't buy it anyway...I don't know how if she would have enough space in her suit case to accomadate that.....so I guess I'll get the PS2 next year when I go away. I mean getting the system is one thing but supporting it with games is another....I mean I'm going to go broke buying....errrrr right..a little of track and stuff...my bad

Well great news this price drop is...I'll buy a PS2 next year or later this year after I get some money saved up.

05-16-2002, 04:33 PM

bobcat · 05-16-2002, 10:23 PM

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Originally posted by TheGame
Ps2 and Gamecube are the same price now!!!

I wonder if Nintendo is willing to make a sacrifice and drop GCN's price too.

GC was $399 now $329 in Australia.

They did already drop the price

TheGame · 05-17-2002, 12:32 AM

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Originally posted by bobcat

GC was $399 now $329 in Australia.

They did already drop the price

I'm talking about the US...

bobcat · 05-17-2002, 12:43 AM

I couldn't believe it when I logged onto www.nintendo.com.au about 3 weeks ago ( I think ) and saw the price of the GC.

I already thought $399 was cheap, then when it dropped to $329, there was no doubt in my mind.

Also I bought the Xbox for $630 and then a couple of weeks later, it dropped to $399. Luckily MS had a thing whereby they were giving away 2 free games and a controller for ppl who bought it early like me.

BlueFire · 05-17-2002, 10:55 PM

Yes! This increases my chances for a PS2 a lot!

*hopes for the best*

Revival · 05-18-2002, 10:10 AM

Geo, you still have to mooch the PS2 off your brother though, don't you?

Violence Fight · 05-18-2002, 11:50 AM

I am annoyed by all of this blather. I payed alot for my PSX now I feel gipped. DEATH FOR ALL! I WILL NOT TOLERATE THIS!
GRAHHHHHHHHHHHH! *Grabs the side of his head and does the now famous "angry Backbend Scream as the camera pans out"*