PS3 Is Finally Turning A Profit
The PlayStation 3 first launched back in November of 2006 with 2 models to chose from, the 20GB SKU at $499 and the 60GB SKU at $599. This made it the most expensive console of the generation, and it wasn’t just consumers footing the substantial bill – it was estimated that Sony lost anywhere from $225 to $305 in each console that was sold. But with the PS3 Slim receiving some new, even slimmer hardware, Sony may finally see a profit for each console it sells.
Recent reporting by Digital Trends and Engadget indicates that due to 40 nm and 45 nm fabrication processes on the RSX graphics chip and Cell processor respectively, the cost to manufacture the console may finally be lower than the unit’s retail price. That smaller fabrication process has a domino-like effect on the internals of the system – the chips run cooler and consume less power, and as a result their accompanying heatsinks and fans can be smaller. This also means less power is needed, and a smaller power supply can be used. As recently as February it was rumored that Sony was still losing around $18 per console, so this is definitely welcome news.
23 Responses to “PS3 Is Finally Turning A Profit”
Congratulations Sony
Finally! Mah gawd! I still think its amazing when you compare the lead power consoles in this aspect – sony has been losing money for 3 years in order to bring us a quality product, and microsoft has been profiting that entire time while selling a machine doomed to break. My thanks go to Sony for losing money so I could have something more reliable than that.
@BigWoop WORD!
I would love to know the total $ Sony has lost on the PS3 to date. Now that they are apparently making a profit, I’d also like to know when they’ve sold enough units to break even and cross into the ‘black’.
Even with a loss for every ps3 sold, Sony’s game division has been posting profits due to their software sales for some time now, but this is still really great news.
cool…….can we say price drop in another 365 days?
Congrat’s Sony! Break open the champagne
Sony is still making a solid profit off the PS2, so that helps ease the losses of the PS3.
Sony’s givin money and games at us all day and Microsoft and the shitbox just keep on tryin to rape us left and right. I just wanna see Sony succeed because Microsoft is making money with bullshit products acrossed the board and Sony has the Playstation series, HDtv, BluRay, and pretty much whatever else you need electronically and then they want to sync it all up for you. And their losing money for tryin to innovate whilst Microsoft is making money whilst doin nothing and laugh all the way to bank. It’s sad really. how blind people can be at times.
@Natiej85
Your comment is ringing on Nosferatu’s ear, he will be on now to troll everyone.
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Dang I was hoping we would know how much they can gain to profit now
@Xael?
I’m a troll because I love all systems equally?
I’m a troll because I was playing videogames while you were still in diapers?
I’m a troll because I REALIZE that ALL businesses are the same – they could give two fucks about the consumer – and only care about the bottom line?
Are you that much of an idiot? I loved my PSOne, my PS2, and I love my PS3. But I also love my 360 and Wii, and I don’t dangle from Sony’s balls like most of you e-tards do. But hey, keep sucking that Sony dick…after all, they send you royalty checks, right?
Oh wait…
I like to say thanks Sony, second i got nothing eles to say but delighted what BigWoopMagazine have to say.
@Natiej85
lol that true, i remember saying how crappy xbox360 really is and that damn Nosferatu king b1tching in my ear
PS3vsXBOX360,
Thanks for proving my point. Most of the community on this site are a bunch of 16 year old’s that spend more time downloading porn and failing in school than they do playing videogames.
You are the epitome of that statement.
Glad to finally be able to comment on this. Sony is definitely catching up now. Don’t know if they’ll ever be able to make back what they lost, but a profit is a profit. The ps3 was definitely worth the buy and it has been a lot more enjoyable lately since all these new exclusives came out. Hopefully Sony will close the gap between themselves and the 360 by the end of the year. I think the 8th gen is still about 3-4 years away. I think the ps3 could go that much longer anyway. Waiting patiently for Gran Turismo 5 and Final Fantasy Versus 13.
great news. im glad that things are finally turning around for sony, they deserve it. i believe this generation, and the previous two, sony have been the true innovators bringing the best hardware (i personally never had a problem with ANY sony appliance/console) and the best games. It is a true shame the that best hardware with the best games is sitting in 3rd place while taking a tremendous loss. Ive had my ps3 since launch and even with its high price I never had a doubt in my mind that it will deliver the kind of gaming/multi-media experience that I was looking for. I believe that by the end of its life cycle, it will do just as good or
surpass what the ps2 did. im glad people are finally waking up.
@Nosferatu King
Ugh, you should know better than to engage in fanboy arguments. No offense, but you can talk all you want about how stupid these guys are, but you’re the one that allowed them to bait you into an aggressive response. They’re probably laughing at you right now. Go ahead and insult them over the internet, but so far, they’ve completely ignored you and one guy, despite you throwing out insults, ignored your posts completely and baited you again.
It’s not about the consoles. It’s about them making you look stupid.
Wow, I thought they were at least making a little bit of profit on the first PS3 Slim. >_> Well at least now they can finally get some money rolling in. I’ll probably be getting the 40nm RSX Slim.
That’s awesome. Come on guys, lets leave the insults and console wars out of it. Having said that, this is a PS site, so most people are going to be like the PS brand more. Not attacking you King, just saying the obvious. I don’t really like the 360 and love my PS3. That doesn’t mean I am a hater. 360 just doesn’t interest me….and no I’m not 16 and I am doing great in college. lol.
I’m just joking with you King.
@nuclearwarfare
The stupid troll fell for it too. lol
He really thinks highly of himself. But To no avail
@Nosferatu King
Keep trolling faggot. Like I said in one statement. There might be fanboys on this site, but you can bet there’s a troll not too far behing. Troll on Nosferatu, Troll on!
@GATORJV
Don’t be scared of that old man. Seriously he comes on here acting like he’s everyone’s dad, (and is probably as old as someone’s father) does nothing but insult them without having had said anything to him directly.
I mean how much of a loser can this guy be. 30-something year old, coming on a playstation only site to complain about fanboys who are somewhat younger than him? That spells LOSER!!!!!
I mean if this was a multiplatform site for 30-something year olds, then it would be a different story but it’s not.
What are you talking about afraid of him? I just have no need to argue with anyone over the internet about anything. lol. In person is much better…because people won’t say certain things. lol.
I was just joking around about what he said. Other than that, I don’t care. I have other things to do than argue about systems (like get this last final out of the way tomorrow and then summer!!!!!).
ah shiz Xael, you just had to say the N word
+1
…but then you had to go and ruin it by calling him a faggot… -1
@Max Murray
the “N” word? Lol took me a second to get it