Sony cuts PlayStation 2 price to $130

Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced that it has lowered the price of its PlayStation 2. Effective immediately, consumers can purchase the PS2 for $129.99, down from the previous price of $149.99. "While we continue to innovate and design groundbreaking new products, we remain dedicated to our long-term vision for the PlayStation 2 platform," said Kaz Hirai, president and CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "Now even more consumers, as well as casual gamers, can experience what the PlayStation 2 platform has to offer -- an unrivaled combination of the largest selection of software, a growing community for online gaming and one-of-a-kind accessories such as EyeToy -- at a new value price."