DS Price and Release OFFICIAL

[Crash]

that's crazy you guys think that is expensive, that is way freaking cheap...

sega nomad launched at 299.99 right?

that's probably what the Sony PSP will launch at... sony wont be able to touch the price without losing their shirts on this one.

[Null]

Originally Posted by Crash

that's crazy you guys think that is expensive, that is way freaking cheap...

sega nomad launched at 299.99 right?

that's probably what the Sony PSP will launch at... sony wont be able to touch the price without losing their shirts on this one.

and i didnt buy a nomad either. lol

i said its a steep price for what it does. Sony isnt going to try and be the same price, sony just said they'll lose money on the price and it'll be competitive. im guessing 199.99 to 250.

and thats expensive too and i doubt i'll get it. but at least your getting more for that price.

[Jonbo298]

$149.99 is very good for the DS. You seriously Null can not expect the DS to launch at $99. That would be way too low.

And also, PSP will have Wireless Play/Connectivity also. If it included a built in messaging program, would you complain also you have to be in a hotspot? I don't want my handheld bogged down to one spot by a cord if I want to play online. I want to walk freely or not worry about cords if I want to use my DS online.

But for $149.99, getting a DS, Metroid Prime: Hunters and a built in IM program, thats a helluva deal there. And also, the price is reasonable considering your getting 2 LCD Screens. An iPod costs more and it does less (not saying iPod sucks, just pointing out something *still needs an iPod*)

Looks like I'll be getting it for sure

[Null]

yea actually i can and did. the GBA launched at that price. and i see no new 'main' differences.

And i wasnt complaining about it being cordless, what i mean is; you have to be in a certain spot to use it. So if your already next to a network. why use that message program over one on the computer? and i've yet to read that they actually support games over the internet. all they've said so far is it supports a network of players that are near each other over the wireless wi fi. but im assuming it can go online even tho i havnt read it.

My point was i REALLY dont see a big use for a messaging program in a hand held game system. i cant see it being used much. but thats not a big issue cuz thats only 1 little thing. wasnt the main point, (it is ironic tho)


and ipod does more still hehe

[GiMpY-wAnNaBe]

Originally Posted by Null

yea actually i can and did. the GBA launched at that price. and i see no new 'main' differences.

And i wasnt complaining about it being cordless, what i mean is; you have to be in a certain spot to use it. So if your already next to a network. why use that message program over one on the computer? and i've yet to read that they actually support games over the internet. all they've said so far is it supports a network of players that are near each other over the wireless wi fi. but im assuming it can go online even tho i havnt read it.

My point was i REALLY dont see a big use for a messaging program in a hand held game system. i cant see it being used much. but thats not a big issue cuz thats only 1 little thing. wasnt the main point, (it is ironic tho)


and ipod does more still hehe

you forget you're also getting 2 free games.



but i still agree that you get more with the iPod

[Null]

well. i guess its fine with the games. altho that pisses me off cuz i'd rather just get the main thing for cheaper, same with any company/console. but we wont get into that :P

[DarkMaster]

Not bad of a price. I'd also prefer if you could purchase it alone, for a little bit of a lower price, but since I'm not interested in buying any handhelds...

Also...if Metroid Prime Hunters automatically comes free with every single DS, what does that tell you about the game? I mean, if it was a really cool, flagship title that people would want to go out and buy, they wouldn't include it free with every DS, would they? Just kind of seems weird to me.

[GameMaster]

This is exciting! I can't wait to buy it! I better start saving my money.

[fingersman]

Originally Posted by DarkMaster

Not bad of a price. I'd also prefer if you could purchase it alone, for a little bit of a lower price, but since I'm not interested in buying any handhelds...

Also...if Metroid Prime Hunters automatically comes free with every single DS, what does that tell you about the game? I mean, if it was a really cool, flagship title that people would want to go out and buy, they wouldn't include it free with every DS, would they? Just kind of seems weird to me.

They launched Mario with the nes and snes and they were good IMO, but hey we'll just have to wait and see about MPH. hehehe ( funny how that can also stand for miles per hour.)