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4Tran · 2013-07-09, 20:31

Sony will. Like you pointed out, the PS2 lasted as long as it did because it was priced at around $100 while the PS3 launched with a BoM of over $800.

The PS3 is in a very different boat as the Cell processor has remained relatively expensive to produce. None of the extended uses of the Cell ever came to fruition, and so it's unlikely to get cheaper. The PS4 has a much more conventional design, and it will see cost savings at a faster rate. In fact, it should come close to the PS3's costs in 4-5 years hence making the latter a product with no real point.

Still, it's a console in its prime, and there are still lots of interesting games coming out for it. PS+ should extend its life for even hardcore gamers for a while, so there's a lot of reason to keep it around. Sony just set up a new PS3 factory in Brazil, so it doesn't look like they're planning to end it prematurely.

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4Tran Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005	Sony will. Like you pointed out, the PS2 lasted as long as it did because it was priced at around $100 while the PS3 launched with a BoM of over $800. The PS3 is in a very different boat as the Cell processor has remained relatively expensive to produce. None of the extended uses of the Cell ever came to fruition, and so it's unlikely to get cheaper. The PS4 has a much more conventional design, and it will see cost savings at a faster rate. In fact, it should come close to the PS3's costs in 4-5 years hence making the latter a product with no real point. Still, it's a console in its prime, and there are still lots of interesting games coming out for it. PS+ should extend its life for even hardcore gamers for a while, so there's a lot of reason to keep it around. Sony just set up a new PS3 factory in Brazil, so it doesn't look like they're planning to end it prematurely. __________________ The victorious strategist only seeks battle after the victory has been won...