I wonder why all smartphones cost around half a grand unsubsidized, when they cost so little to make, but video game consoles like the PS3 are sold at a loss...
@B3astofthe3ast Most video game consoles are sold at a profit, it's just Sony who sells their console at a loss and hope to make it up through games + peripherals.
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I wonder why all smartphones cost around half a grand unsubsidized, when they cost so little to make, but video game consoles like the PS3 are sold at a loss...
@B3astofthe3ast
Most video game consoles are sold at a profit, it's just Sony who sells their console at a loss and hope to make it up through games + peripherals.
@B3astofthe3ast because you're not signing a contract so you pay less TECHNICALLY.
you get a high end phone for cheap or free if you sign a contract but those two years of fees add up.
@B3astofthe3ast
Its because console makers recoup there money in accessory and game sales.
And yes, both Sony and Microsoft sold their console at a loss initially. Nintendo is the only one that sold their console at a profit.
@B3astofthe3ast
because we arent constantly purchasing $60 games for our phones.
@va jj
That's the answer to a completely different question, and the fact that you pay fees is irrelevant.
You would have to pay service fees anyway. The only carrier that gives you a break in price by bringing your own phone in the US is T-Mobile.
@BigJayDogg3
and we are hoping other carriers will join to be competitive.