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    The other price skimming technique is different versions. The PS/3 today is not actually the same as the original, having lost some capabilities along the way. Book publishers put out an expensive hardcover version first, then later a less expensive trade paperback, then an even less expensive mass-market paperback, to collect the premium from people who won't wait and still let them feel like they got a better product. Commented Oct 5, 2010 at 21:49
  • @David Thornley: Great comment. Definitely applicable here. E.g., there are six different "editions" of Windows Vista out there (Starter, Basic, Premium, Business, Enterprise, and Ultimate) times two (32/64-bit). All priced differently. Commented Oct 5, 2010 at 22:30