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Playstation/Gaming Discussions => PS3 Discussion => Topic started by: IronFist on September 23, 2001, 08:59:38 PM

Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: IronFist on September 23, 2001, 08:59:38 PM
I found this at the IGN boards.  It looks like the PS2\'s price has dropped about 30% in Europe.  (from 999 Guilders to 699, and GT3 Pack from 1099 to 799).  This is about a $150 price drop.  Don\'t expect the price to drop so much in America though, because the PS2 used to cost about $450 in Europe.  Now they just dropped it down to a normal $300 price tag.

Here is a link to the news (http://www.dgnet.nl/sites/gsxnl/ShowContent.asp?ContentID=4748) (in Dutch), a link to the IGN post (http://boards.ign.com/message.asp?topic=11492736&replies=32), and a link to a Holland retailer (http://www.nedgame.nl/result2.asp?kop=PS%202%20Accessoires&systeem=36) that shows the new price of the PS2.

The American PS2 price drop shouldn\'t be too far away now.
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: THE EYE on September 23, 2001, 11:30:09 PM
Hello my dutch friend... :D

YES ! It´s true !
Maybe you know the Big German Electroshop SATURN ?
In its new prospect they sell the PS2 for 599,- DM and the GT3 Bundle for 669,- DM !!!

GO GET IT... if you don´t have it by now... :D
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: Bossieman on September 24, 2001, 12:18:41 AM
Hmm this is damn good news, I will buy one more so I have 2 PS2!!
Title: Re: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: Chucky on September 24, 2001, 01:00:46 AM
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Originally posted by IronFist
I found this at the IGN boards.  It looks like the PS2\'s price has dropped about 30% in Europe.  (from 999 Guilders to 699, and GT3 Pack from 1099 to 799).  This is about a $150 price drop.  Don\'t expect the price to drop so much in America though, because the PS2 used to cost about $450 in Europe.  Now they just dropped it down to a normal $300 price tag.

Here is a link to the news (http://www.dgnet.nl/sites/gsxnl/ShowContent.asp?ContentID=4748) (in Dutch), a link to the IGN post (http://boards.ign.com/message.asp?topic=11492736&replies=32), and a link to a Holland retailer (http://www.nedgame.nl/result2.asp?kop=PS%202%20Accessoires&systeem=36) that shows the new price of the PS2.

The American PS2 price drop shouldn\'t be too far away now.

Yeah but what kind of losers would wanna buy a freaking PAL PS2 LOL!!!
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: THE EYE on September 24, 2001, 01:32:05 AM
...come to speak of losers Chucky... :rolleyes: (https://psx5central.com/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fxp.mans.de%2Fsmilies%2Fstupid.gif&hash=4b1ac1a82a2176bcb3d706cca5d7cd1940baede1)
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: Chucky on September 24, 2001, 01:39:19 AM
What are saying Eye?? that PAL is good??
And U.S./Jap suck??
Newbie are you??
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: THE EYE on September 24, 2001, 02:00:58 AM
*searching* "Where do I have this ´Open mouth insert foot` Award ??"
*stops searching*
*shouts*"mm... could you help me out ol´pal ?! Clyde ???
Damn,  where is your master if you need him ???"
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: fastson on September 24, 2001, 02:52:02 AM
Hey!!

Im one of those loosers!

Take that back :evil:  (j/k)

Du ska få spö!! ;) :p  (skämt)
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: THE EYE on September 24, 2001, 03:50:28 AM
:laughing: That was a good one Fastson...

...errm... What did you say ?! :D

BTW: Here´s a pic I´ve found...
(https://psx5central.com/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmakaha.esmartweb.com%2Fpreissenkung.jpg&hash=08f7099fe44a4d12b4a59be2deeb7182dbfd9990)
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: Metal_Gear_Ray on September 24, 2001, 05:09:13 AM
:eek: :)  Finally the price has dropped, I\'m gonna check the price in the shops here in holland soon

bah to you americans, finally europe gets something first:p
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: IronFist on September 24, 2001, 06:03:04 AM
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Originally posted by Metal_Gear_Ray
bah to you americans, finally europe gets something first:p

Us Americans have had the $300 price tag ever since the system was released. :D  He he he.  You guys are still getting everything last. :p (except for Wipout Fusion.  Dang, I want that game! :))
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: PSXXX on September 24, 2001, 06:13:08 AM
A price drop is good news for everybody. With this new price in Europe I’m sure a lot of people will buy it and gave Sony an advantage over Microsoft and Nintendo.
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: Bossieman on September 24, 2001, 08:06:01 AM
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Originally posted by PSXXX
A price drop is good news for everybody. With this new price in Europe I’m sure a lot of people will buy it and gave Sony an advantage over Microsoft and Nintendo.


I dont know what you are smoking but Sony already has an advantage over the cube and the box.
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: PSXXX on September 24, 2001, 08:23:49 AM
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Originally posted by Bossieman


I dont know what you are smoking but Sony already has an advantage over the cube and the box.


Yes they do but this price drop will give Sony a 500,000 units advantage. At least:bounce:.

Hey Bossieman, why you haven\'t visit the latin thread in such long time?;)
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: fastson on September 24, 2001, 08:25:54 AM
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Originally posted by THE EYE
:laughing: That was a good one Fastson...

...errm... What did you say ?! :D


I said, Im gonna kick your but ;)
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: Chucky on September 24, 2001, 11:46:09 PM
Buying a PAL PS2 is like flushing money down the toilet, only scrubs/newbies who dosen\'t know any better would do that..

-Hardcore gamers buy NTSC-
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: THE EYE on September 25, 2001, 01:08:59 AM
...so you are a "Hardcore" Gamer ???

WOW, I´m impressed...                                            ...NOT ! :p

BTW: We had this discussion way ago...
All I can say is: It´s nonsens to buy a Jap/US Console if you can get a PAL for less money and with warranty... just plug in the right Chip (Messiah soon) and you can play anything you want without having Powerproblems or Language difficulty and stuff...
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: Chucky on September 25, 2001, 01:15:51 AM
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Originally posted by THE EYE
...so you are a "Hardcore" Gamer ???

WOW, I´m impressed...                                            ...NOT ! :p

BTW: We had this discussion way ago...
All I can say is: It´s nonsens to buy a Jap/US Console if you can get a PAL for less money and with warranty... just plug in the right Chip (Messiah soon) and you can play anything you want without having Powerproblems or Language difficulty and stuff...

Well you are NOT!! that\'s for goddamn sure..
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: ooseven on September 25, 2001, 01:31:01 AM
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Originally posted by Chucky
What are saying Eye?? that PAL is good??
And U.S./Jap suck??
Newbie are you??



Hmmmmmmmmmmm lets see now

Chucky
Junior Member


Registered: Aug 2001
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark.
Posts: 38

Vs

THE EYE
Senior Member

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Registered: Feb 2000
Location: Düsseldorf, good old Germany
Posts: 1220


Something tells me that we all know who the newbie is.

Now Chucky you have the right to remain silent, while the Eye and myself take it in turns Beating the    STUPID  [/FONT] [/b][/i] out of you.
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: Chucky on September 25, 2001, 01:37:03 AM
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Originally posted by ooseven



Hmmmmmmmmmmm lets see now

Chucky
Junior Member


Registered: Aug 2001
Location: Copenhagen, Denmark.
Posts: 38

Vs

THE EYE
Senior Member

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Registered: Feb 2000
Location: Düsseldorf, good old Germany
Posts: 1220


Something tells me that we all know who the newbie is.

Now Chucky you have the right to remain silent, while the Eye and myself take it in turns Beating the    STUPID  [/FONT]
[/b][/i] out of you. [/B]

HMM.. also registered in 2000, with another account, but i diden\'t post for about 7 month or soo[got a life you know, unlike you stupid germen] so I registered this 2 month ago!!

You like that??
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: ooseven on September 25, 2001, 01:41:10 AM
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Originally posted by Chucky

HMM.. also registered in 2000, with another account, but i diden\'t post for about 7 month or soo[got a life you know, unlike you stupid germen] so I registered this 2 month ago!!

You like that??


look at my location Dumm ass it says GlasGow which means i am Scottish !

Damn you realy need to by a map if you think Glasgow is in Germany :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Anyhooo they way i see it it\'s not too long until you get the famous and much missed (it has been a while since it was last uesd)

TROLL PICTURE [/COLOR]
(https://psx5central.com/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F194.47.16.181%2Ftemppic%2Ftroll.gif&hash=97271d5e6ffa23ed3394a8fdf9804a7e29996177)
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: Chucky on September 25, 2001, 01:56:38 AM
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Originally posted by ooseven


look at my location Dumm ass it says GlasGow which means i am Scottish !

Damn you realy need to by a map if you think Glasgow is in Germany :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

Anyhooo they way i see it it\'s not too long until you get the famous and much missed (it has been a while since it was last uesd)

TROLL PICTURE [/COLOR]

(https://psx5central.com/community/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F194.47.16.181%2Ftemppic%2Ftroll.gif&hash=97271d5e6ffa23ed3394a8fdf9804a7e29996177) [/B]

Ups!! heheh, HEY you found my pic!!
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: ooseven on September 25, 2001, 02:26:52 AM
GOODNEWS EVERYONE...


The price drop in the PAL PS2\'s is only the start of the strategy by Sony, remeber we have still to see the launch of both the Gamecube and Xbox in PAL\'s Vile so expect yet another price drop by then

Also i think it wont be long till we see the launch of a cut price series of games, around £20 for year old games me thinks too :D
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: THE EYE on September 25, 2001, 02:42:56 AM
Those are good news ooseven... BTW...don´t waste your time on Chucky ol´pal...
I´ve read through a couple of his posts and all he can do is to use bad language and spread his superficial knowledge...
So I´d say, just enjoy his "wise comments"... :laughing:
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: ooseven on September 25, 2001, 02:50:08 AM
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Originally posted by THE EYE
ooseven, don´t waste your time ol´pal...
I´ve read through a couple of Chuckys posts and all he can do is to use bad language and spread his superficial knowledge...
So I´d say, just enjoy his "wise comments"... :laughing:


too  true hey may be MM or Clyde can "promote" Chuckey to
the very first UNWISE MEMBER ! :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: THE EYE on September 25, 2001, 03:05:00 AM
:laughing:

BTW... where are my heroes ??? :(
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: Chucky on September 25, 2001, 03:13:42 AM
Quote
Originally posted by THE EYE
Those are good news ooseven... BTW...don´t waste your time on Chucky ol´pal...
I´ve read through a couple of his posts and all he can do is to use bad language and spread his superficial knowledge...
So I´d say, just enjoy his "wise comments"... :laughing:

I love you THE EYE. I\'m so sorry for all my foolish rantings before, I just said those things because I\'m really insecure (and my boyfriend is mad at me). Can you find it in your big, masculin heart to forgive my newbie gibberish?

And I really should change my sig soon - as I\'m only allowed 5 lines. I\'m not the sharpest knife in the drawer...
Title: So is the European PS2 price drop now official?
Post by: THE EYE on September 25, 2001, 04:47:50 AM
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(Thanx to the person who edited this... ;) )