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Sony cuts PlayStation 2 bundle price to $149, action on the Xbox heats up







Sony cuts PlayStation 2 bundle price to
$149, action on the Xbox heats up

Sony cuts PlayStation 2 bundle price to
$149, action on the Xbox heats up
05/12/2004 11:18 AM

Saying it was time for a more attractive price for the casual gamer, Sony has responded finally to the latest round of Xbox cuts by slashing the PlayStation 2 from US$179 to $149.




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