Unfortunately for gamers, Microsoft and Nintendo have declined to follow Sony's example of slashing their budget game prices.
Yesterday Sony announced that the price of Platinum PS2 games would be cut to £14.99 with immediate effect in the U.K.
The price cuts are thought to be part of a new initiative that will be eventually rolled out to other territories, according to Eurogamer.
But Microsoft and Nintendo have both said they have no plans to reduce the pricing of the Xbox Classics and GameCube Player's Choice ranges.
Eurogamer offers a bit of hope though that the rivals may be forced into action by Sony's move:
But Sony's initiative will inevitably force its two console rivals to fall in line sooner rather than later. With price pressure on full price titles forcing the high street to adopt aggressive tactics, older titles are looking disproportionately expensive. A lower trade price across the board would undoubtedly spur demand for budget priced games, and similarly put pressure on the second hand market - an area many high street retailers such as Game have done well out of in recent years.
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