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[ElyrionX]

Ok, ASSUMING that the PSP launched at $300 (no difference from $299.99, let's not get anal), how many of you would pick it up at that price? Keep it simple here with a Yes or No. And lets try to keep the discussions to a minimal.

And don't give crap answers like "Yes, if I had the money" because that means NO. If you don't have the money, it obviously is a NO. I'm talking about you actually paying $300 for the PSP.

Yes or No?

I'll start the ball rolling:

No.

 

[xsarien]

$300? It'd have to have the best game in the history of video games at launch for me to shell out that much for a portable.

I'll wait for the first price drop.

 

[Scrow]

no good can come of this... and besides, there's already a thread in which this topic is being discussed.

 

[SpoonyBard]

Hell no.

 

[Baron Aloha]

I've spent more on NeoGeo carts.... so yes.

 

[clipunderground]

Not a chance in hell.

 

[Razoric]

No.

 

[Kiriku]

Yes, if they lowered the price. LOL

 

[Kon Tiki]

No. That is $386.762 CAD. Not to say that I would not own one, I do own all three consoles despite not buying one at launch.

 

[akascream]

If there is a must own title at launch, yes. Otherwise I'll wait for a price drop or two.

 

[CrisKre]

No.

Intitially that is, after pricedrop, probably. My breaking point would be arround $175

 

[u_neek]

No, I won't pay $300 for a piece of hardware that'll get scratched by just looking at it..

 

[neptunes]

NO (After 1st price drop)

P.S. I don't think it'll cost $300 USD either.

 

[gofreak]

No. Which is not to say I'm not interested - I am - but $300 is way too much.

 

[Solid]

Nej.

 

[Necroscope]

No. I don't think I can walk out the store without paying $500 bucks in canadian with psp and a single game at launch.

 

[DaCocoBrova]

Nope.

Reason: Once you get some games, you'll be closer to $400. Not to mention there doesn't seem to be any compelling content at the moment.

 

[MacGuffin]

Nope, maybe once price drops.

 

[u_neek]

Nej.

oooh, scandinavian?!

 

[ArcadeStickMonk]

No

No for the money

No because I don't use my current handheld

No because I've yet to see one game I desire

 

[UbiSoftologist]

No. It's because the opportunity cost of buying a PSP is too high for me:

PSP = NDS + several NDS titles

 

[olimario]

No.
Not even 200. Yes at 150.

 

[Son of Godzilla]

Yes.

 

[Doogdogg]

Y.E.S

You Egotisticle Shithead I will not buy this at any price. Cept under $100.

 

[Bregor]

No.

 

[Solid]

oooh, scandinavian?!

Sweden!

I know you are from Denmark ^^

 

[Chesapeake Silt]

Nah. But... I wouldn't pay $150 for a DS either. I'll just stick with my SP for now.

 

[Tabris]

Yes.

 

[bobbyconover]

Yes, but I'm an idiot and I do stuff like buy multiple consoles just to play imports. And I collect arcade games. Not exactly your average consumer.

The really sucky thing is, it'll probably cost more like $400 to import a Japanese one when they first come out.

 

[Deku Tree]

It depends on the games, but probably no. I'd rather just hold out and hope that Sony releases a PSP player for my TV.

 

[pcostabel]

Yes, especially if it offers some kind of internet browsing capability. Better yet, if there is a kit for homebrew software much like the Linux kit (although as a developer I'll probably get a devkit anyway).

 

[neo2046]

No.

 

[shuri]

I would pay 149$ for a psp, but not for a ds

 

[DrM]

No

 

[Rocket Punch]

That is $386.762 CAD.

That is a NO then.

 

[JackFrost2012]

No.

I bought an Xbox (Japanese) at launch for $400 because I really, really wanted to play Jet Set Radio Future. Too late did I learn: NO ONE GAME IS WORTH BUYING A SYSTEM FOR.

 

[SaitoH]

I won't pay $150 US for a DS, so there is no way I'll pay $300 for a PSP. I don't use portables enough to warrent that kind of cost.

 

[DaCocoBrova]

I'm all on the DS, but won't pay for it. Makes the perfect Xmas gift IMO.

 

[sonycowboy]

Yes. Two please

 

[Razoric]

It depends on the games, but probably no. I'd rather just hold out and hope that Sony releases a PSP player for my TV.

Judging from the list of current games... they have, it's called a PS2.

 

[kaching]

Yes.

 

[bobbyconover]

No.

I bought an Xbox (Japanese) at launch for $400 because I really, really wanted to play Jet Set Radio Future. Too late did I learn: NO ONE GAME IS WORTH BUYING A SYSTEM FOR.

Not even TECHNIC CUTE?? C'monnnnn...

I did practically the same thing with JSRF, though not quite as early as you. It's still by far my favorite and most-played game on the console, years later. :\

 

[SolidSnakex]

Yes

 

[duderon]

Nope.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

No, I am teh poor

 

[Tritroid]

No.

Would after first price-drop though. (Depending upon how far the price dropped. )

 

[Insertia]

No.
$300 for a portable is too rich for my blood.

 

[RuGalz]

Depends on the launch titles. But most likely yes.

Definately picking it up IF it doesn't have country lock, but we know that's not possible.

 

[6.8]

No.

 

[olimario]

33 No
10 Yes
(estimate)

Somebody should start a DS thread.