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Sure, the Kotaku crowd knows that Sony dropped a $500-$600 bomb on us at E3 2006. And we're all kind of coming to terms with it. I've got the cash earmarked for a PS3 and I'm ready to spend.
But what about the casuals? The people who don't constantly refresh GAF for NPD sales data or have their RSS reader set to check 300 blogs for updates every 15 seconds. They're clueless!
Some surprising data came out of trend analysts Compete's recent survey of "active current-generation console gamers":
Though much has been made in some circles about the PS3's hefty price tag ($600), word has apparently not reached most consumers...many of whom have the PS3 on their shopping lists. In fact, almost half (48%) of those considering a PS3 expect it to cost less than $300—equivalent to the original price of a PS2. When told of the PS3's actual retail price, 73% of all gamers and 59% of those considering a PS3 thought it was overpriced. Wii fared much better and many of its buyers will be pleasantly surprised by its value. Among those considering a Wii, 75% expected it to cost more than $200. It goes on sale for $250.
Casual gamers! Ha! I laugh at you and your normal lives.
PS3 vs. Wii vs. Xbox 360: PS3 Demand Soaring but Sticker Shock Cometh [via Gamasutra]
