Why is GameStop charging $50 less for the 160Gb PS3? ($200 vs. $250)

[Sulaco]

Just noticed Gamestop's price for for the 160Gb "Slim" PS3 is $200:

http://www.gamestop.com/ps3/consoles/sony-playstation-3-160gb/92398

Whereas other retailers:

Newegg = $250

Best Buy = $250

MicroCenter = $250

...even Amazon low price is over $250!

So...what exactly is going on? Gamestop cutting a great deal, or the other vendors just haven't caught up?

 

[zerocool84]

So...what exactly is going on? Gamestop cutting a great deal, or the other vendors just haven't caught up?

Places that sell things sometimes have special deals.

 

[Kromis]

Hell has frozen over, I believe.

 

[gorcorps]

"Save $50 on any new PS3 and choose a FREE copy of Batman: Arkham City or Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition"

Don't get your undies in a twist

 

[Sulaco]

Places that sell things sometimes have special deals.

$50 off a brand new console, plus your choice of one of two new games, no strings attached, is a pretty damn good (and rare) deal for Gamestop.

"Save $50 on any new PS3 and choose a FREE copy of Batman: Arkham City or Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition"

Don't get your undies in a twist

Yeah...not sure who that was in response to, but I don't see anyone getting their undies in a twist?

 

[rayfieldclement]

Maybe they are trying to get rid of lower end stock.

 

[ciproxr]

the ps3 just gets better and better, thats 100 less than i paid for my xbox. for 200 thats a steal , casual gamers to should jump all over this

 

[Slick5150]

It's called a "sale." It occurs when a retailer offers a product at a cost below what it normally sells for.

 

[ciproxr]

It's called a "sale." It occurs when a retailer offers a product at a cost below what it normally sells for.

Thanks captain obvious

 

[Tweak155]

Maybe Sony REALLY wants to beat MS to the market and release PS4 by XMas 2012!

 

[DaveSimmons]

That's a great deal at $200 with a game -- it's a good game console, blu-ray / DVD player, plus it streams Netflix and Amazon Prime videos.

 

[Rvenger]

I was at gamestop today and they were offering a free game and a case with a purchase of a PS Vita too.

 

[wirednuts]

for 200 thats a steal , casual gamers to should jump all over this

for 200 i can buy almost a month worth of food. casual gamer? yes i am. spending 200 to 'steal' something? no freakin way.

 

[rayfieldclement]

for 200 i can buy almost a month worth of food. casual gamer? yes i am. spending 200 to 'steal' something? no freakin way.

OK but you get a Blu-ray player, a game machine and possibly something that will allow you to watch tv shows and surf the net.

 

[ciproxr]

OK but you get a Blu-ray player, a game machine and possibly something that will allow you to watch tv shows and surf the net.

exactly my thoughts, has a wider range of playable video formats as well.

 

[BoberFett]

Damn, I might have to finally buy a PS3.

Double damn, it will even let me choose the Arkham City for 360 when I'm buying a PS3. I was gonna pick that up anyway. Major score.

 

[American Gunner]

According to most people here, Gamestop is evil. So, I am sure it is some plot to take over the world, or at least rape some poor video game company.

 

[alent1234]

a lot of times manufacturers and retailers will work out a discount. TV's and other electronics this happens all the time. around july/august you can see the same TV rotating sale prices around different retailers

if sony is trying to push these watch other retailers offer the same price after the gamestop deal is over

 

[steelodon]

OK but you get a Blu-ray player, a game machine and possibly something that will allow you to watch tv shows and surf the net.

Well said........Well said.

 

[BoberFett]

My PS3 was waiting for me when I got home from my vacation today. Beautiful.

 

[reallyscrued]

I like how everyone jumped on OP for a legitimate question.

Console prices are practically price fixed; I probably would've asked if anything fishy was going on if I saw a brand new Wii with two games sold for 100 bucks.

 

[Saint Nick]

PS3 streams Amazon Prime O_O