PSMove Price

[BreakABone]

This is only a rumor, but comes from a listing on a Canadian website.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/11/playstation-move-controller-priced-at-60-in-canada/

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/05/05-11-10move.jpg

Right now, its not much of a fair price, but I think that will change depending on whether or not this comes with a subcontroller/camera at this price.

[manasecret]

Aren't prices in the U.S. typically $10 less than Canada? Or is that different nowadays?

If so, $50 USD -- while pricey and not exactly a good price point to go head to head with the Wii -- is certainly a doable price.

[thatmariolover]

This is much cheaper than earlier speculation had suggested.

[BreakABone]

I guess I'm looking at the whole picture here, based on the price and the image.

That is only the price of a lone PSMove controller, you still need to invest in the PSEye and then a subcontroller, and depending on the game a second PSMove controller. So looking at at least 120 bucks in the States just for two PSMove controllers and the PSEye.

[KillerGremlin]

I was gonna say...that ad says 60 bucks for just the controller.....:ohreilly:

That's hardly a bargain. If the whole package was 60 bucks I'd say Sony has a Wii-contender.

Right now I'm saying this is just a very very expensive ass toy.

[Angrist]

Depends on if it comes with a free great game. If it does, it might succeed.

[soccerant]

Depends on if it comes with a free great game. If it does, it might succeed.

Exactly. I think that game's more likely to come in whatever bundle Sony comes up with. That's what I'm interested to see the price point for.

[manasecret]

Again, this would be the Canadian price. According to Amazon, the Wiimote (for example) is $5-$10 more in Canada.

For a single PSMove remote, that puts the price at about $50 USD. It's certainly not undercutting the Wii, but it's perfectly competitive. It's also the launch price, which may quickly come down.

Now, do I think the PSMove would fly off the shelves in Wii numbers at this price? No. But it won't be because of the price, it'll be because it's a late generation peripheral being sold to crowd who either didn't buy into the motion-gaming in the first place and bought a PS3 instead, or to the crowd that has both the PS3 and Wii already. Neither one of which is going to rush out in large numbers to buy a late-generation peripheral.

The price is secondary. If this had launched right aside the Wii, the difference in price would be small enough to be moot.

[BreakABone]

Again, this would be the Canadian price. According to Amazon, the Wiimote (for example) is $5-$10 more in Canada.

For a single PSMove remote, that puts the price at about $50 USD. It's certainly not undercutting the Wii, but it's perfectly competitive. It's also the launch price, which may quickly come down.

Now, do I think the PSMove would fly off the shelves in Wii numbers at this price? No. But it won't be because of the price, it'll be because it's a late generation peripheral being sold to crowd who either didn't buy into the motion-gaming in the first place and bought a PS3 instead, or to the crowd that has both the PS3 and Wii already. Neither one of which is going to rush out in large numbers to buy a late-generation peripheral.

The price is secondary. If this had launched right aside the Wii, the difference in price would be small enough to be moot.

Okay, this is how I'm looking at it.

Let's say we already own a PS3 like we do.
And let's say we are interested in getting a PSMove.

Right now, using your system.

A single Move controller is 50-55 bucks. Okay not bad.
Let's be fair and say they charge you the same as Nintendo for the sub-controller. So we're looking at another $20 there.
And finally, we're gonna need a PS Eye, which goes for $40.

So before we even buy a game, we're looking at 110 bucks or so just to PLAY it.

And let's be kind and say it does come with a game, is any game worth a $110 controller?

[manasecret]

Well, let's get this clear -- I agree, it won't sell well.

The unsaid part of your argument is that they're spending $110 on top of the $300-$400 (or whatever) spent buying the PS3. It's the fact that it's a peripheral, and a late-gen one at that, that makes the price too much.

I suppose it is partly the price's issue, I mean if the whole thing came out to be $30-$40, then the story would be different. But going by the prices of the Wii stuff, that kind of price just doesn't seem realistic, and $110 sounds pretty fair.

And let's be kind and say it does come with a game, is any game worth a $110 controller?To answer this directly, yes, definitely. A game can be worth $110 to buy into it. Some good examples are Guitar Hero/Rock Band kits and (though cheaper) Wii Fit. To a similar extent, all consoles are like paying a large sum up front for the ability to play the games that they make possible. Games definitely sell systems/peripherals.

[Angrist]

I wonder how many people are going to buy a "look, it's just like Wii!" controller for that price.

[BreakABone]

So figured, instead of making a new thread would just bump this one, and say I was pretty close to the final asking price.

PS Move Controller is $50
Navigator Controller is $30
There is a Bundle wirh PS Move and PS Eye with Sports Champion for $100
And then a PS3 and same Bundle for $400

So just for a single player starter kit, you are looking at $130 on top of the cost of the console.

You get a game, but if you are craving motions that much, you can look at the fact that the Wii is literally only $70 more and comes with two games!

[Typhoid]

Earl, that means that extra 70 dollars is going towards (probably) Wii Sports Resort.

130 bucks is a really good price for everything.

[Angrist]

It's a good price for the hardware you get. The question is if it will be worth the investment in the long run.