GameStop Knocks $50 Off PS3's Price

Now $199

by Sammy Barker Fri 20th Apr 2012

GameStop’s currently selling the 160GB version of the PS3 for a wallet-friendly $199. That’s $50 less than the recommended retail price. As Joystiq notes, hardware doesn’t often go on sale, so it’s possible the reduction could be related to future announcements. Either way, there’s never been a better time to pick up a new PS3.

It’s not the only tempting discount GameStop’s currently running on PlayStation hardware. The US retailer is also offering a bundle deal on the Vita which includes a free game and case with every system.

Who's taking a trip to their nearest GameStop this weekend, then?

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[source joystiq.com]

As the Editor of Push Square, Sammy has over 15 years of experience analysing the world of PlayStation, from PS3 through PS5 and everything in between. He’s an expert on PS Studios and industry matters, as well as sports games and simulators. He also enjoys RPGs when he has the time to dedicate to them, and is a bit of a gacha whale.

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Splat
Fri 20th Apr 2012

That is a great deal.

2
bauckster
Fri 20th Apr 2012

Wow - makes me slightly envious that I got a Ps3 shortly before this sale! :

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Ginkgo
Fri 20th Apr 2012

@bauckster : If it makes you feel any better. A 160GB PS3 currently goes for $348 in Australia, which converts to $361 USD. I reckon you probably still did alright.

4
Syr
Fri 20th Apr 2012

I knew they would drop the price right after I went out and bought one, lol.

@Ginkgo : thanks, that makes me feel better

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Odnetnin
Sat 21st Apr 2012

Hmm...

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fchinaski
Sat 21st Apr 2012

GameStop closed its stores here in Portugal. I don't know how well they're doing in the US, but maybe this is related somehow to these closings abroad...

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UNC5052
Sat 21st Apr 2012

I think you also get Batman Arkham City for free in stores.

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get2sammyb
Sat 21st Apr 2012

@fchinaski GameStop in the US is a completely different thing to in Europe. They're the biggest games retailer in North America.

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Odnetnin
Sat 21st Apr 2012

@UNC5052 That plus the sale is what's making me consider springing for one now, as long as it's not the permanent price drop.

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fchinaski
Sun 22nd Apr 2012

@get2sammyb Oh. Didn't realize they were this big in the US. I think GAME is bigger around here, even though all retailers are in bad shape in Europe due to the crysis and all that.