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Originally Posted by cyrnel
Most technology is priced based on perceived value vs. the competition. Flagrant opportunism doesn't build loyalty which is critical to platform success.
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Bingo. Sony has already burned (in some cases literally!) a lot of customer loyalty over the last year or two. Opening the PS3 price at what could be perceived as a gouging price wouldn't be smart PR. They probably could sell through their 400k units at $3k apiece, but consumers wouldn't be happy with them.
Besides--if they retailed for $3000, wouldn't that just up the price in the secondary market to match?