PSP Price and Release Date

Crash · 02-03-2005, 02:26 PM

not bad if you compare it to mp4 players (portable video/mp3 players)

but $250? I could get an xbox and a gamecube for that!

Null · 02-03-2005, 03:27 PM

maybe i didnt catch it from just skimming through.. but it says the VALUE pack is 250. thats not news at all. it was reported here months ago that the normal package will be about 200, and the special or value pack whatever they want to call it at 250.

for me personally tho i wouldnt pay anything over 100 for ANY portable game system, they're no where near worth it.

DeathsHand · 02-03-2005, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Null

maybe i didnt catch it from just skimming through.. but it says the VALUE pack is 250. thats not news at all. it was reported here months ago that the normal package will be about 200, and the special or value pack whatever they want to call it at 250.

Exactly... I knew right away when I saw that Crash had made a topic about the PSP release details, the price would be quite steep...

As Null pointed out, this is the value pack... The bad thing is, in the US apparently you'll ONLY be able to get it in the value pack (no stand-alones)...

So yes 250 for a portable game system seems steep, but the reason for that is you're getting a bunch of (mostly) useful extras too...

However I think that not releasing it as a standalone for around 175-200 is a big mistake, and expect Sony to offer them a short while after launch...

Blackmane · 02-03-2005, 03:43 PM

I know that Sony fanboys are going to jump on this thing, but as others are stating here, a normal customer is not going to see a $250 price tag on a handheld and want to buy it.

I also think a price drop will come pretty soon.

Crash · 02-03-2005, 05:22 PM

naw, other message boards are having sonybots getting pissed at sony saying they will never buy a handheld now... they never would have played it anyways.

sure... i love to buy stuff at the store and have them automatically tack on stuff I dont need or want, like warrenties, screen wipes, and useless crap so sony can try to make back some of it's profits

they are just pissed because due to the japanese launch of the PSP they're profits fell 28% from last year... (and the ps2 shortages)

so now we're all going to pay (heh suuuuuure we are) the difference

DarkMaster · 02-03-2005, 05:44 PM

They would be fools not to release a pack with just a PSP for significantly less money. Seriously, it's not even logical to refrain from giving the option. I'll buy a PSP most likely, but not a value pack. Hopefully they smarten up before launch.

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Originally Posted by Crash

I like how it said psp sold out in japan on day one... i distinctly remember them saying it took 3 days to sell out...

They were sold out before they hit store shelves, mainly due to the fact that they shipped less units than the amount preordered.

Xantar · 02-03-2005, 11:41 PM

I think Sony is trying to grab the iPod generation who is willing to pay a premium for a slim, cool looking device. Which is to say people who aren't exactly in this board's demographic.

The problem is when it comes to playing music, Sony really doesn't want people comparing the iPod to the PSP.

It's a risky move, and I'm not exactly sure it was a wise one. Simply raising the price of a product doesn't necessarily generate demand. But that's what they're going to do, for better or for worse. One thing is certain: Nintendo is sleeping much better at night.