This worries me.
The PlayStation Vita In 2011-2012
- Thread starter Nirolak
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This worries me.
I would not expect it. StuBurns is wrong though PSN titles do drop in price.
why should we assume that it's the case in japan but not here? i know that japan prices game at a range of prices, but all of the psn versions are cheaper than their retail counterparts. i'd say it's more likely to be the case here than not.
Japan also got the UMD program whereas they haven't said anything about it over here.
PSP games also launched less than MSRP in Japan on PSN.
They didn't in North America.
I didn't mean literally, but if you compare retail pricing, it's not comparable. Deus Ex with the DLC was discounted during the xmas sale to £50. That game was half that a month after launch.
It's true, prices go down on PSN, but it's not in lock step with retail, or even nearly close.
matthewrex
Member
I got a reply from Jeff Rubenstein on Twitter about this. Let's hope it all happens before launch. They're cutting it way too close:
Me:
@jeffrubenstein @sidshuman Any hints when we'll know if there's truth behind PSN Vita games being "discounted" over retail copies?
@jeffrubenstein @sidshuman It's the thing that's keeping me from preordering a memory card or boxed games. Having all the info would be nice
Jeff:
@matthewrex @sidshuman noted. I don't know the exact date of it, but all prices will be revealed.
https://twitter.com/jeffrubenstein/status/155809953939075073
Me:
@jeffrubenstein @sidshuman Any hints when we'll know if there's truth behind PSN Vita games being "discounted" over retail copies?
@jeffrubenstein @sidshuman It's the thing that's keeping me from preordering a memory card or boxed games. Having all the info would be nice
Jeff:
@matthewrex @sidshuman noted. I don't know the exact date of it, but all prices will be revealed.
https://twitter.com/jeffrubenstein/status/155809953939075073
well, those two points make sense. i guess it might not come here then. lame.
Reluctant-Hero
Member
I'd be surprised if know the PSN pricing any time before 2/14/12. Grace Chen keeps that shit locked down.
I'd love for both Lord of Apocalypse and Ragnarok Odyssey to make it to NA but I'm not holding my breath at this point. I do think that it's not impossible that we would see one or both of these games eventually, and especially in this first year when software releases are more sparse and there's less competition.
I'd buy them, that's for sure.
No, but it was questionable. It listed things like "Ridge Racer: Unbounded" that aren't on Vita.
Holy shit, it is Mr. Miyagi in Reality Fighters!
It was supposedly a retailer pamphlet. Not like toss on the store shelf pamphlet.
It was supposedly a retailer pamphlet. Not like toss on the store shelf pamphlet.
Zoe
Member
Now that's just stupid.
I guarantee they know the pricing. I just don't think they want any more pre-launch backlash. When the PSP Go launched when did they announce that PSN prices were identical to retail?
Reluctant-Hero
Member
Oh, they for sure know the pricing of the PSN Vita games. But they sure as hell won't be telling us anytime soon.
The great PSN update of October 2010 was glorious for all PSP owners I don't think they announced the deep discounts in PSP titles ahead of the update, but I may be wrong. I can only hope that something similiar occurs on either 2/14 or 2/21.
UberTag
Member
I think it's safe to assume we're getting digital PSN titles at full retail prices.
SCEA would have actively publicized lower price points by now if they were in play.
I'm not paying $40 for Lumines on launch day at either retail or digitally so they can continue to play the waiting game without disclosing specifics for as long as they wish.
SCEA would have actively publicized lower price points by now if they were in play.
I'm not paying $40 for Lumines on launch day at either retail or digitally so they can continue to play the waiting game without disclosing specifics for as long as they wish.
Well played ! *claps*
Haha, that was my first reaction when I watched it too. The voice-acting is going to be delicious.
TheExecutive
Member
So... anyone have sony DRBT-50 bluetooth headsets and a vita? Do they work together?
wheepenpen
Neo Member
The demo for Tales of Innocence R is up. There's a beta opt-in for Samurai and Dragons as well.
HHNNNGGG, I wish this would come to America.
RyougaSaotome
Member
Strangely enough, the game's OP that plays before the title screen is the original DS opening. You then see the new one after watching the first few cutscenes.
No instruction manual in the package.
No instruction manual in the package.
This was so weird. I thought it was a bug or something at first.
RyougaSaotome
Member
Yeah, threw me way the hell off. I don't know why they opted to use that order, especially with the new characters and such.
wheepenpen
Neo Member
ugh.. so tempted to pick it up lol
I bought Tales too... but at least i had pizza to flush away the taste!
What...you make it sound like the game is bad
twentytwo22
Member
As I expected, the alarm clock app that came as the Tales reservation bonus is pretty much useless. It won't work if it isn't the active app on the screen, and the clock flashes during the screensaver (which makes it pretty annoying). I guess on the Vita dock as an alarm clock it would work okay, but again, flashing clock is annoying...
Bomber Bob
Banned
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The Abominable Snowman
Member
Is there a comparison of the price of Tales retail vs Tales on PSN yet?
Official retail price: 5980 yen
What most retailers sell for: 5380 yen
Official PSN price: 5380 yen
Opening PSN price (until 31 March): 4980 yen
wheepenpen
Neo Member
5980yen vs 4980yen new release promo rate, 5380yen in april
Bomber Bob
Banned
wow, tales of innocence demo last like, what, 2 minutes top?
outunderthestars
Banned
Have Vita kiosks started showing up anywhere yet?
It will sell better than all MonHans combined, because of the commercials on the Shibuya crossing today!
I haven't seen them. No commercials or print ads either.
outunderthestars
Banned
Weird. You'd think they would start actually marketing the thing, especially as they have a few good weeks before the ipad 3 hype machine gets rolling.
DarkSoul520
Member
Is anyone completely disturbed by this? Less than a month from launch and I feel like Sony could care. I was honestly expecting them to advertise for the Vita hardcore and instead, we get nothing.
Think of the Benjamin Franklin you'll save.