PS3 @ Walmart for cheap(er)?

[Guest DUM]

Not sure if this is trash or not, but worthy of posting I think...

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.gsp?cat=413799&fromPageCatId=542085&catNavId=542085

2nd tab

[goldengloves]

I thought the PS3 was going to be way more expensive than that? WalMart always seems to have good prices on electronic equipment.

[Guest DUM]

Yeah, I think it was supposed to be like $599.

If this is true $299 will be the core package of course, but still pretty cool.

edit: it's not at the link anymore.

[polishmike]

no way this is real. add $200 and you'll be closer.

[camthrax]

If I remember correctly, there used to be some scam where you could print out a replacement barcode online for a place like walmart and make the price whatever you wanted...

[Guest DUM]

Hmm, I think that's similar to what some people do to get spraypaint at walmart, replacing rusto cans' barcode with walmart ones or someting like that. I really doubt that'd work with the PS3.

Another clever one I saw was getting a microwave in Wal-Mart (it'd be in a box) and fill the microwave with shit you want, put it back in the box and buy the microwave. And return it later if you want.

[poly800rock]

its not on the site anymore

[goldengloves]

I wouldn't be surprised if WalMart sells the 20GB for $299 to compete with the Xbox 360, I'm sure it will be striped down as much as possible though. The 60GB should be more towards $499 or so (I think).

[polishmike]

I wouldn't be surprised if WalMart sells the 20GB for $299 to compete with the Xbox 360, I'm sure it will be striped down as much as possible though. The 60GB should be more towards $499 or so (I think).

i can't see how it would be only $299. sony announced the base model for $499 so even if wall-mart takes a hit i don't see it going down to $399 till spring of next year.

[goldengloves]

Yea, I just found this, and Polishmike, you seem to be right on.

ign.com

How much will the PlayStation 3 cost, and what configurations will be available?

There will be two different SKUs for the PlayStation 3. The "high-end" version will contain WiFi, various flash memory inputs (like Memory Stick and SD) and a 60GB hard drive while the cheaper version will include a 20GB hard drive. Here's a breakdown of the system prices for each territory/country:

Region 20GB System 60GB System

Japan 59800Â¥ Open Market

USA $499 $599

Canada $549 $659

Europe €499 €599

[polishmike]

i played ps3 and the graphics are really great and there is very little loading time but the price is just too high for me. i'm getting nintendo wii for almost half of the price and i think it will be way more fun for the buck.