Sony cuts $20 from PlayStation 2

Despite the requirement made by Ken Kutagari at the PlayStation Business Briefing in Tokyo in March, that his beloved console, PlayStation 2, should not have any forthcoming price drops, Sony has announced to cut the price of PlayStation 2 by $20 making it $129. This price cut is only for the US and the company denies any plans to redo it in Europe.

After the Business Briefing in Tokyo, analysts predicted a price drops from $149 to $129 shortly. This time they were pinpoint accurate. After less than a month Sony announced the exact cut in PS2 price. "Now even more consumers, as well as casual gamers, can experience what the PlayStation 2 platform has to offer at a new value price," said the president of Sony Computer Entertainment America, Kaz Hirai.

This might give a small boost for the console, although the PS2's success doesn't really even need a boost, as reported by GameSpot, "By Sony's estimates, the PS2 is currently the top console in the US, holding a 55.6 percent market share."

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74 comments

lxhotboy

Smart move to try and get more people to buy the ps2 with it being so cheap, xbox360 will lose some sales.

21.4.2006 05:04 #1

akkuma

yet it will never be 99.00! even after ps3 comes out.

21.4.2006 05:49 #2

lxhotboy

Of course it will eventually reach that price too. J

21.4.2006 05:55 #3

Jhult

The PSOne made it to 99 dollars if I remember correctly, why can't the PSTwo?

21.4.2006 07:23 #4

rmcgo

never say never

21.4.2006 08:31 #5

Chavo

I'll buy the PS2 if someone sells it for me less than $50 or when pigs fly.

21.4.2006 08:39 #6

house8

Hey, here's an idea, How about the PS3 being released at $129.99 also.lol

21.4.2006 09:05 #7

Surya3dcd

It just goes to show how savay the Sony folks are. MS raised the price of XBox $20 when 360 came out, and I could never figure that out. It's almost like they don't want you to buy one. RockOn Sony

21.4.2006 10:45 #8

malbordus

i still think ps2s are expensive they should be cheaper since there getting reeeeaaaaalll old

21.4.2006 10:50 #9

hot_ice

The PS2 is getting really old, soon enough, there won't be any games released on it, and it will be useless.

21.4.2006 11:02 #10

duke8888

I remember PS 1 paying $50.00 for mine. They will be priced lower to cler out inventory as soon as PS 3 gets ready for release.

21.4.2006 11:53 #11

ZippyDSM

Thier getting all they can out of the PS2 it was a funky built systm plus all the time they spent tweaking and adjusting it thru 13 or 15 revisions its a wonder its 130 in the states at all.
altho I always buy used and its more or less been good to me.

21.4.2006 12:16 #12

nitrous3

I'm sure Sony will lower the price of they PS2 to a $100 before they take it off the market forever, Sony would probably do whatever it takes to get some final sales of the PS2.

21.4.2006 15:02 #13

esrever

I don't think the price is going to drop any more...at least not the retail. Because by the time PS3 is released, Sony will be putting all of their resources into that, shortly before ceasing PS2 production.

21.4.2006 15:10 #14

Jasper44

Quote:I don't think the price is going to drop any more...at least not the retail. Because by the time PS3 is released, Sony will be putting all of their resources into that, shortly before ceasing PS2 production.What?? The PSOne just ceased production this year. PSTwo will continue to be made for many more years and will see another price drop. They aren't going to cease production on the PSTwo anytime soon.

21.4.2006 19:18 #15

neo1000

Really expensive old machine,the cube is cheaper and more powerful.

21.4.2006 19:31 #16

ZippyDSM

neo1000
UUmmm no PS2 has more power ,and ocne fixed (moded for better DVD paly and free regoin) its a overall better system you cant even mod the Cube right sicne all the chips fry the system sooner or later plus the backup thru PC....it gives my a headache just thinking about it...

21.4.2006 19:35 #17

Sniping_G

lol i might buy another 1

21.4.2006 20:58 #18

CrowDUDE

Yeah, I do believe that the PS2 will be sold at $99 Dollars one day, not anytime soon but eventually it will, first get the PS3 at whatever purchase price Sony throw at us, lot�s of fun later.. The PS2 is $99 Dollars, then people will be like�PS2, not even a cave man would want that!�

21.4.2006 21:18 #19

plutonash

"UUmmm no PS2 has more power ,and ocne fixed (moded for better DVD paly and free regoin) its a overall better system you cant even mod the Cube right sicne all the chips fry the system sooner or later plus the backup thru PC....it gives my a headache just thinking about it..."
God someone shot this idiot. The PS2 is by far the weakeast of the big 3 theres even a good debate it technical inferior to the Dreamcast. Theres no in, ends, or but abouts it; get you facts straight. Theres common tools know as google that you could use to find this information. You sir are the reason why Nick Cannon has a job

21.4.2006 22:59 #20

ZippyDSM

plutonash
Rephraze,the PS2 can do more,ad it is better than the DC altho it did take them awhile to code right for it,even still..you have a point the Cube ran better and codeing for it had got even better....but the discs are limted in size mmmm try lookign at the whole package and not jsut "horsepower"...

21.4.2006 23:03 #21

sammorris

Nah, PS2 may well be slower but I still think it the best of all the Millennium generation consoles (DC, PS2, GC, Xbox), even if it had some early hardware problems.

22.4.2006 15:46 #22

ZippyDSM

sammorris
And games the reason why the PS3 is going to kick everyones ass is simpely they have the most devs makeing stuff for thier system.

Nintendo could pull a que and realse above avrage qauilty games but eh..I dont see it happening the REV will most likely be like the GC with soem qauilty and some iffy titles and haveing a large online libary of games for a monthly fee ,and with that it should easily claim 2nd spot the 360 has qauilty issues and it seems they already make revision number 2 of it to fix soem of its problems..but still it has a low amount of games and soemthign like 1/4th will be qauilty the rst will be PC ports and crap.

22.4.2006 15:54 #23

sammorris

Quote:the 360 has qauilty issues and it seems they already make revision number 2 of it to fix soem of its problems..but still it has a low amount of games and soemthign like 1/4th will be qauilty the rst will be PC ports and crap. Yes, although the PS2 had plenty of problems when released. However, the original xbox and gamecube (released later) fared better. In this case, again, the first console out, presumably the one that was rushed, had some problems. So hopefully, with the revolution and PS3 being released later, they should have fewer issues.

You notice however the running order for release is different this time around. Last time the console out first fared best (PS2). But is that because of it's release point, or is that because it was the better console?
I'd like to see the revolution sell well, I think it's a good concept, and 9 year old kids aren't necessarily going to want to play shoot em ups and monster alien nazi killing which seems to be most of what the 360 offers, hence why when I was 9 I got the N64 - Super Mario and related games (MK64, Pilotwings, DKR) because that's what I preferred. Back then the Playstation didn't appeal to me, and the Sega saturn looked like just another playstation.
I'm sure lots of today's young generation (let's face it there are enough of them) would love to play all the old Nintendo classics, and I wouldn't mind betting that's a lot cheaper than buying a 360 premium pack with a load of games.

23.4.2006 01:54 #24

Migraine_

You could give me one and I still would not want a PS2!
The xbox has better Graphics and a HD! why would I want out dated Tech!?

and though a PS3 will be a tad better Hardware wise than the 360..at least on paper it is...I still will go with a 360 if I evere get an HD TV as I trust sony now even less than I do Microsoft.

Pluse the fact that the PS3 is using the new Cell CPU I am sure it will be years before the coders learn how to take advantage of a new CPU.....Plus the 360 is here now and has a load of games NOW!

But I am in no rush for a new Game system till I get HD TV... As with out HD you can not take full advantage of eaither system.

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23.4.2006 07:39 #25

sammorris

Quote:The xbox has better Graphics and a HD! why would I want out dated Tech!? So surely you shouldn't still have the original xbox either, since the 360 is out?
Quote:and though a PS3 will be a tad better Hardware wise than the 360..at least on paper it is...I still will go with a 360 if I evere get an HD TV as I trust sony now even less than I do Microsoft. You just have no idea do you?
Quote:Pluse the fact that the PS3 is using the new Cell CPU I am sure it will be years before the coders learn how to take advantage of a new CPU.....Plus the 360 is here now and has a load of games NOW! Quote:You just have no idea do you? Quote:But I am in no rush for a new Game system till I get HD TV... As with out HD you can not take full advantage of eaither system. well this makes sense, but what's stopping me at the moment is my console of choice not being out and me not having the money to pay for it.

23.4.2006 08:54 #26

The_Twist

It WILL make it to being $100.00 but it'll take time. Right now taking 20 bucks off of the PS2 cost is smart seeing that the next gen systems are coming out.

*Wrestling history since 2001*

23.4.2006 21:06 #27

lxhotboy

Quote:You notice however the running order for release is different this time around. Last time the console out first fared best (PS2). But is that because of it's release point, or is that because it was the better console? It really was a combination of reasons. The DC was released first but failed b.c it had to try and regain loyalty for sega that the saturn had lost and not enough developers make games for the DC. Then the ps2 dropped ahead of the xbox and gamecube but the biggest thing was when the lineup of games started to shine. That what made a lot of people who didnot get a console when they were first released get a ps2 after the systems lineup of games had matured.

Although ZippyDm said it kinda bluntly, he is correct. The ps3 lineup of games will probably be better than the xbox 360 when both systems mature and are not new to the market. They kinda hit gamers from all ends. They have some kiddy games, games for those who like FPShooters and then games for older gamers like myself. That and its already huge support from the ps1 and ps2. It really isnot going to be a competition. Just the revolution against the xbox360 when referring to sales.

24.4.2006 00:36 #28

sammorris

yeah, I agree with that one, but hope the revolution outdoes the 360. That's not really an I hate microsoft dig, but just that the revolution is a different console. The 360 basically does what the PS3 does, to a lesser extent, whilst the Revolution is an entirely new concept.

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24.4.2006 03:01 #29

hot_ice

PS2 dropping prices, in my book that equates to an average dvd player, because very soon, its usage will become obsolete.

24.4.2006 09:35 #30

Chris1000

I will buy a PS2 when it gets about 80-100 dollars! For the dated tech in it, that is my price point! I bought the XBox when it first came out, and REGRETTED IT INTENSELY!

Why? Because the games were priced so high, and the system was priced so high, that after I bought it, the system IMMEDIATELY had a HUGE price drop (to the tune of 100 dollars!) and I felt I got TAKEN!

That is why I buy XBox games used, AND, if they are scratched badly, I use a backup program I found to make a backup copy and play that backup!

24.4.2006 17:56 #31

lxhotboy

what??? You act as if you didnot know the price would eventually be lowered and like you didnot know how much the games cost before you bought the xbox. I dont think that is regret. That is called cheap.

24.4.2006 19:22 #32

vegeta66

guys dont get ahead of yourselfs the ps2 is here to stay for awhile yet face it sony won. ps2 will be a major system untill the ps3 takes over or xbox360 which is a tad ify at best.microsoft shouldv'e waited to release they could have waited another 6 months and still had a half a yr headstart.

the ps2 will be here for at least 1-2yrs min beofre it starts to fad

i own a ps2 and i would never use a xbox/xbox360 if ps3
(to use a arcaic and cruel sounding metaphor)"should blow up on the launch pad i'll still use my ps2 till it dies.............

=)

24.4.2006 19:32 #33

vegeta66

i'm even thinking of getting another one whatta ya think......

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24.4.2006 19:37 #34

sammorris

i own a ps2 and i would never use a xbox/xbox360 if ps3(to use a arcaic and cruel sounding metaphor)"should blow up on the launch pad i'll still use my ps2 till it dies............. Hmm yeah, but the Xbox 360 lost a few of those heatproof tiles!

25.4.2006 00:11 #35

darkecho

I'm going to buy a playstation 2 but i have a big question.What is better playstation 2,or playstaion 2 (slim).I would really like an answer.Thanks......

1.5.2006 16:34 #36

lxhotboy

dont post the same question in every discussion all over the forum.

2.5.2006 05:29 #37

ZippyDSM

to ME the 360/Xbox is a ok system worth getting but gttting last becuse of the games it will/should have,the PS3 is well not goint to screw up not with the new tech and PS1 and PS2 support,altho llooking at what I got currently (GC,PS2,Comp) and what I had 3-4 years ago (Comp,GC,PS2,PSX,N64,SNES,NES,Sega gen,Sega CD) what I need next is either to get a DS sicne mine died or get a Xbox altho I need to get a comp part >< damn thing been suxing money this year *L*

PS3 is great and aall but it will take at least 1 whole years woth of games for me to be drooling for it,unless the 360 gets fixed and a price drop around 200 with HD...well...even then not enough Xbox support to make it woth while have not I 50 a month for a new 360 game...if that is I can find more than 3 games I like 0-o the Xbox is good enough for me to add to my collection I want Ninja gadain *L* and mabye DOA vvollyball...BOUNCEY! MA AHAHAHAHAH >>
ok I go away now

2.5.2006 06:31 #38

ZippyDSM

darkecho
Answered that I have....check your other posts you will....keep asking this in other threads be banned you will...then sadden be will I....

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YODA IS HIDDING IN MY HEAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
....altho I wodner if thats a bonus to my IQ hehehehehehe

2.5.2006 06:40 #39

sammorris

Congratulatins to ZippyDSM, the most random person on afterdawn!!!!!
I personally would get the PS2 Slim, since they're smaller, but I think the full size version is quieter, so it's up to you.

2.5.2006 08:16 #40

hot_ice

lol afterdawn is the best for drama...

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2.5.2006 12:12 #42

ZippyDSM

sammorris
I cant help it ><
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2.5.2006 12:46 #43

ZippyDSM

sammorris
BTW
yes the slim line is good better heat control and chipset,dose not have HD or modem support,but if you hve a comp and dailup will run off that thru ethernet.
Mmm I forget if it has PS2 ports.

2.5.2006 12:50 #44

sammorris

Right. We have one each!!!

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2.5.2006 13:08 #45

ZippyDSM

sammorris
*punts brtain to the moon*
I ment USB ports the PS2 has lost a port over the years (version 8 or 9 and up dont have it)..mm mabye tis a commen japanase USB port mmmmm

2.5.2006 13:29 #46

sammorris

To be honest, I can only think of one rare occasion when I'd need both - when my steering wheel is attached and I want to get a picture of a photodrive onto my USB disk. That really is it.

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2.5.2006 13:47 #47

hot_ice

The PS2, will succumb in time, to disinterest, and format changes in movie viewing. It will become a relic of the past...just a matter of time.

2.5.2006 22:17 #48

sammorris

and? That happens with anything!

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3.5.2006 00:00 #49

lxhotboy

@ hotice

LOL.......yeah most people can figure that one out. But at this, the PS2, is still the best selling home video gaming console on the market. I see you constantly say things like the ps2 is old, it will be obelete and yeah it will, ONE DAY. Also, when the time comes that the ps2 is lost to people losing interest, the sony ps3 will be the system picking up the slack so what is the big deal?????

3.5.2006 04:10 #50

sammorris

Precisely, and although they don't sell N64s any more, I still play mine!

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3.5.2006 06:28 #51

xhardc0re

...and here come the PS2 fanboys and PS2 haters...

12.6.2006 17:18 #52

ZippyDSM

xhardc0re
meh wenthey crawlout of the woodwork the mods squish them like the bugs they are *L*

if tis needed I ahve soem fanboys here keep themselfs in check,me I like games thus go after the systems with themost,PS2 then GC then Xbo,I'll admit by now the Xbox has more game sI want to paly than the GC but the GC has Metroid and Zelda *L*
MEtroid is greater than Halo but Halo is more fun,I am a fps fan and see Metroid handicaped to death with thier "adventure" control shceme,its gettign bad with devs not givieng gamers full button maping choices it dose not take a genius to see that full button mapping is best but it seems it dose take one to put it in a game.......

12.6.2006 17:32 #53

hot_ice

The PS2 should be 99$

17.6.2006 12:20 #54

sammorris

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