While the buzz at GDC was about a possible price break on the PlayStation 3, today all the rumors about a Sony price drop have been confirmed… for the PlayStation 2. Starting April 1, new PS2 hardware will cost $99.99, coming in below the magical $100 price point. Compared to $400 for the PS3, that’s almost an impulse purchase.
“PlayStation 2 set the industry
standard for worldwide mass market adoption and is a clear embodiment of Sony’s
commitment to platforms that deliver 10-year product lifecycles. It’s a tribute
to outstanding technology, great consumer value and unprecedented development
support that we’ve now been able to do twice what no one else has ever
accomplished,” said Jack Tretton, president and CEO, SCEA. “Demand
for PlayStation 2 remains strong throughout the world, and the new $99 price
point will bring in new consumers who will discover how PlayStation platforms
are an outstanding choice for their gaming and home entertainment needs.”
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