PS3 prices slashed by Sony SonyStyle

PlayStation 3 price cuts have appeared on SonyStyle’s UK website, but Sony Europe has denied that it’s not responsible for the move because the website is a franchise. David Wilson, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's spokesman-in-chief, told gaming website Spong that SonyStyle is free to “independently choose its own …

[Mark]

Good news.

All other sellers bound to follow suit. I would buy a £249 for a 40GB PS3 any day of the week, rather than £199 for a 360, and then still have to buy extras like Wifi, and pay to play online. (that £50 difference will be sucked up in 2 years on online playing fees on 360)

[David Gosnell]

"denied that it’s not responsible"

Isn't that the same as "admitted it's responsible"?

[Iain]

Good news

They desperately need to do something to get them out the door; sales are well below the expectations Sony gave to the stock market.

[Mark]

@Iain

Link?

Our Gamestation is selling one hell of a lot of PS3 units (consoles and bundles right now), It's neck and neck with the 360 at the mo, which is great considering the 360 has just got a price drop.

[Brian Meehan]

$150 off

In the U.S., Sonyrewards.com is offering $150 off a PS3 if you sign up for their credit card. That's an 80G model for $249.