yeh... i like that idea. Especially if they could do it for free... i'm not sure how happy i am at the prospect of spending money on decorating/furnishing my house and dressing my virtual me though!!

You're right about advertising!!! I have often felt very suspicious of a multi-platform game advertisement that is followed by the voiceover; "available on Xbox" and a screen showing the Xbox and it's prices...

Where is Sony's response??

Whilst a price cut would be great... i think a more desirable move would be to include bundled software with the console.

Despite the Wii making money on every unit sold, its secret lies in the bundled software of Wii Sports. The number of people that buy the console for that specific game alone must be huge! If they never buy another game again that's ok with them (and Nintendo because they already made a profit on the individual sale of the console)

The PS3 only seems to come with software added by retailer outlets - increasing the original RRP making it an even more expensive option. The deals are prescriptive and often include games you don't want.

But if sony could sell the PS3 including MGS4 or LBP (or whatever key software) within the price of stand alone pack surely this would be a good thing?? I know people who finally ditched their PS2 and bought a PS3 just for GTA4... (I guess it does beg for a comparison of the "hardcore" gamer Vs. "casual" gamer if one looks at the Wii sports as a valid reason?)

I am not convinced it necessary for Sony to have a huge price drop. Perceived value after all can be huge thing. People may well assume Sony's machine to be the best because it is the most expensive. It does need to do something though to compete with xbox's aggressive price re-structure. I personally think that quality software IS the way forward. And Sony should not lose exclusivity on DLC for multi-platform games such as GTA4... things like that can be deal clinchers!! AND for the love of god they should not be delaying street fighter games on PSN!!

it's all about the software support... (Sega Saturn anyone?)