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08-14-2009, 10:50 AM
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You may have seen a number of PS3 Slim-related retail ads, all of which have been proven fake. However, this ad which we received certainly looks much more believable. Hastings (http://www.gohastings.com), a Texas-based retailer with 153 stores in 21 states, is also showcasing the PS3 in an upcoming ad, one that makes no mention of the PS3 Slim.
According to the ad, the current stock of 160GB PS3s will be cut to $400, a $100 savings over the original. This follows the footsteps of other retailers, like amazon.com (http://playstation.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/deal-ps3-160gb-uncharted-bundle-drops-to-450-on-amazon/), who have already dropped the price of that model to $450. Of potential importance is the phrasing: the ad mentions the PS3 is experiencing a "price cut" versus a temporary "sale." The cut begins September 8th, weeks after Sony's press conference at Gamescom (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/12/rumorang-ps3-slim-to-be-revealed-at-gamescom/).
The reduced price could be exclusive to Hastings, and isn't necessarily indicative of a nationwide price drop. However, a price drop on current PS3 models can clear inventory (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/12/uk-retailers-report-ps3-shipment-cutoff/) and make way for a possibly upgraded one. A representative for Hastings told us over the phone that they could not offer any comment on this offer.http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif (http://www.joystiq.com)Hastings ad notes $100 price drop on existing non-Slim PS3 (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/14/hastings-ad-notes-100-price-drop-on-existing-non-slim-ps3/) originally appeared on Joystiq (http://www.joystiq.com) on Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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You may have seen a number of PS3 Slim-related retail ads, all of which have been proven fake. However, this ad which we received certainly looks much more believable. Hastings (http://www.gohastings.com), a Texas-based retailer with 153 stores in 21 states, is also showcasing the PS3 in an upcoming ad, one that makes no mention of the PS3 Slim.
According to the ad, the current stock of 160GB PS3s will be cut to $400, a $100 savings over the original. This follows the footsteps of other retailers, like amazon.com (http://playstation.joystiq.com/2009/08/04/deal-ps3-160gb-uncharted-bundle-drops-to-450-on-amazon/), who have already dropped the price of that model to $450. Of potential importance is the phrasing: the ad mentions the PS3 is experiencing a "price cut" versus a temporary "sale." The cut begins September 8th, weeks after Sony's press conference at Gamescom (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/12/rumorang-ps3-slim-to-be-revealed-at-gamescom/).
The reduced price could be exclusive to Hastings, and isn't necessarily indicative of a nationwide price drop. However, a price drop on current PS3 models can clear inventory (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/12/uk-retailers-report-ps3-shipment-cutoff/) and make way for a possibly upgraded one. A representative for Hastings told us over the phone that they could not offer any comment on this offer.http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif (http://www.joystiq.com)Hastings ad notes $100 price drop on existing non-Slim PS3 (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/14/hastings-ad-notes-100-price-drop-on-existing-non-slim-ps3/) originally appeared on Joystiq (http://www.joystiq.com) on Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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