RiotPelaaja
Remedy
I didnt get this from the official sources, but word is that within the next 24 hours the price of the PSP (at least in Japan) and the new model PS2 will be unveiled.
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PSP Japanese price and new PS2 model announcements looming
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Spiritreaver
Member
But what about the battery life!!? 
TheGreenGiant
Banned
1st Born said:
have some tissue because its a wet dream.
heres something
[11:04] <TToB> Tokyo, September 21, 2004 ? Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI), announced today a completely new look for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system (SCPH-70000), which will become available in Japan, North America and Europe for the year-end peak selling season. The new model will be available in stores on November 3rd in Japan, and on November 1st in North America and Europe.
[11:04] <TToB> While inheriting the basic functions and design philosophy of the current PlayStation 2, the internal design architecture has been completely overhauled, resulting in a slimmer and more lightweight design. Internal volume has been reduced by 75%, overall weight has been halved, and thickness trimmed down to 2.8 cm (thickness of current model is 7.8 cm). Its size is almost as small as a hardcover book, making it easier to carry around and e
[11:04] <TToB> njoy games and DVD videos anytime, anywhere.
So what do we need a psp for? Sounds kinda made up anyway.
[11:04] <TToB> Tokyo, September 21, 2004 ? Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI), announced today a completely new look for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system (SCPH-70000), which will become available in Japan, North America and Europe for the year-end peak selling season. The new model will be available in stores on November 3rd in Japan, and on November 1st in North America and Europe.
[11:04] <TToB> While inheriting the basic functions and design philosophy of the current PlayStation 2, the internal design architecture has been completely overhauled, resulting in a slimmer and more lightweight design. Internal volume has been reduced by 75%, overall weight has been halved, and thickness trimmed down to 2.8 cm (thickness of current model is 7.8 cm). Its size is almost as small as a hardcover book, making it easier to carry around and e
[11:04] <TToB> njoy games and DVD videos anytime, anywhere.
So what do we need a psp for? Sounds kinda made up anyway.
Spiritreaver
Member
kaching said:davis' announcement does leave out the details, doesn't it?
Hehe, I know I know, but I just felt like I had to.
Anyways, I might as well regain some credibility and be serious. I'm still standing strong on my thoughts of $250-$300 at launch. That seems to be the case with everyone else... who isn't a crazed dreaming fan.
JackFrost2012
Banned
I'm guessing 38000y Japanese, $299 U.S. People say I'm crazy for shooting so high, but...
Mama Smurf
My penis is still intact.
I wonder if Nintendo have known that the price would be announced today for a while. Could explain them holding off DS price details for so long, maybe thye want to see where the competition are pricing themselves.
Mama Smurf said:
I don't think they knew exactly when, but they knew it had to be soon. It's like what Sega and Sony were doing just before the announcements of the Playstation and Saturn prices in Japan. It's been a virtual game of chicken, but somebody eventually had to give.
FortNinety
Member
Also, Sony is going to announce their purchase of Nintendo. Not only will the PS3 incorporate all the tech work done for the Revloution thus far, the new PSTwo will also be compatible with GameCube games. Existing owners of GameCubes can actually trade in their systems for the new PSTwo, as long as they demolish their Cubes on-site at a Gamestop or EB (and while being videotaped). Also. Sony will take the technology from the DS, patent it, and never use it, nor let anyone every use it. Then they're going to sell off the rights to all the Nintendo characters to Microsoft so they can be used as targets in the next Brute Force title.
You just watch people, you just watch!!!
You just watch people, you just watch!!!
Chittagong
Gold Member
Thomas spill the beans already.
JackFrost2012
Banned
Hey, it's my E3 Sony Party buddy! Didn't know you posted on GAF. Come on, tell us what what!
kaching said:
Speaking on my opinion alone I get 100 times more playtime from a set top console than a portable. That alone offsets the price. PSP seems to have a lot of PS2 ports / portable versions. Unless you are on the road, why not just buy the games for the much cheaper PS2? Just seems really gimmicky to me... a $300 dust collector within 6 months... even more so when the PS3, Xbox 2 and revolution come out. Again Im speaking from the perspective of casual portable gaming. I rarely carry my GBA around. The only reason I play it is because of the awesome 2D games that dont come out anywhere else.
Baron Aloha
A Shining Example
I predict a Japanese launch price of $400-$500 for PSP.
Right, like I said, your opening question was rhetorical. I don't have a bubble to burst on this since I can see the validity to many arguments for and against PSP success. But I do think that claiming that it's a foregone conclusion that it will be a failure at a $300 price point, is getting a little ahead of yourself. For one thing, when you refer to "people who don't travel" you knock out those people who may not "travel" much, but certainly spend a lot of time away from home, whether its 5 minutes down the street, an hour or 5 hours away. And that's a good chunk of society these days.Razoric said:
IIRC during one of Sony's press confrences(E3?).... or maybe one of my pipe dreams.. I think I remember hearing Sony wasn't planning to make much money off the PSP from launch, it would start making profits over it's lifespan (PS2?). Again I can't remember correctly what the source was but I know I heard it somewhere. But if this is true it's US launch price should be cheap to compete with DS and make large number of sales up front. And as time goes by technology would become cheaper and eventually Sony would finally start to make larger profits. If I'm completely wrong... then ignore my ramblings
EGM92
EGM92
sonycowboy
Member
EGM92 said:IIRC during one of Sony's press confrences(E3?).... or maybe one of my pipe dreams.. I think I remember hearing Sony wasn't planning to make much money off the PSP from launch, it would start making profits over it's lifespan (PS2?). Again I can't remember correctly what the source was but I know I heard it somewhere. But if this is true it's US launch price should be cheap to compete with DS and make large number of sales up front. And as time goes by technology would become cheaper and eventually Sony would finally start to make larger profits. If I'm completely wrong... then ignore my ramblings
EGM92
Sony's never said such a thing. Many have speculated. They've been incredibly tight lipped about so many things regarding the system, so that's why this conference and especially TGS are so highly anticipated. We're still waiting for the "true" coming out party.
radioheadrule83
Banned
I'm not interested in PSP yet, but I hope its cheap... that's the core benefit for me. How cheap it makes GBAs, Nintendo DS and any forthcoming GBA2