PSP RELEASE DATE!! (24th of march)

Holy shite, a lot of people are eating crow for breakfast this morning. :lol :lol :lol

While the price is disappointing, it won't matter that much sales-wise. The Sony-base will still eat this thing up (as they should, it's a damn nice system).
 
*cancels psp pre-order*

*orders nintendo ds*













;) but still, this is bullocks and made my borderline decision of waiting a few months after launch to pick one up even more solidified. I guess Sony's gonna have to wait a little longer to take over the handheld market :\
 
The price isn't really that unexpected (it's comparable with the JPN VP price). The lack of a standard pack is though.

I wonder if the inclusion of Spiderman is to convince other studios to jump on the UMD bandwagon?

I'd like to think that Sony won't try to screw the Euros over too much, but I'm not confident. However I don't think they'll be able to go for 250GBP PSP. At current exchanges rates importers could pick up a US PSP, mark it up a bit and still undercut Sony. So I think in this instance a straight dollar conversion wouldn't really work.
 
dark10x said:
You don't own a DS either, I assume. :P
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No I don't. I am holding out for Wario ware and Yoshi's touch and go. But I will buy a DS in march. And I will probably buy a PSP this summer. :)
 
dark10x said:
Let's see, looking at the TOS, he has violated the following in this thread...


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You don't own a DS either, I assume. :P
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Shouldn't you be banned for discussing the TOS then too? :P

Anyway, it's cool that it comes with Spider-Man 2, but i'd like a game demo or something else with it.. and it would be tough to pick one game out of all those, lots of those games are going to flop / get overshadowed. I'm interested in Lumines, and NBA Street... what new stuff does that have btw? and what's new in THUG 2 Remix?
 
I'd prefer the bundling from retailers than this. At least with retailer forced bundling you still have some flexability, here you get a bunch of stuff for $50 that you probably don't need.
 
That cant be the real price. They are probably doing this too squeeze as much out of the newbies who will pay anything i guess IF ITS TRUE. Which it wont be. Otherwise expect a swift price cut shortly following launch.

I'll wait for the confirmation from SCE.
 
Don't cry, Europe is going to be the one getting gang-raped.

Time will tell if PSP's sexiness is enough to warrant strong sales despiting a high price like it happens with the ipod. I can't wait till the pre-E3 NPD riots! :lol
 
Sucks that theres no base package, 32mb isn't much to work with. Wish the games werent so expensive, I see like 5-6 I wanna pick up on launch.
 
I wonder where Pimpwerkx is? He's the one being most aggreessive about PSP pricing. I disn't see that many other people saying it'd be cheaper than it was in Japan (although the value-pack-only ting is a twist).

I'm disappointed by the outward glee of some folks, especially ones who are dogging others (rightly) for the same behavior.
 
Musashi Wins! said:
I wish it was cheaper. On the other hand, I know myself. The only real change of plans is, "I don't have to import Lumines".
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NERD

*Cancels pre-order*

Too expensive, i'll wait for the single pack. There's nothing worth getting on it either, so im not in a hurry to buy it. IF pro evo 4 was launching THEN id pay upto $400 for one.
 
Too bad about the price. Guess I won't be getting one any time soon. (Before anyone jumps on me, I'm waiting for a DS price drop too.)
 
:(

Guess that means no DS price drop either... man, both machines really should be $50 cheaper. I think I'll still hold out until fall for both though, Xenon coming in at $299 will likely force Sony's hand (which will then force Nintendo too).
 
I think $150 for the DS is fine, but I do however think they should pack in at least a launch game in just to offset the psps launch.
 
I know the managers of GAME in the UK have been told to focus on the DS. They have also been told to expect a price of between £179.99 and £249.99. Usually console prices go at a staright $-£ convertion, if the PSP does end up at £249.99 it will not fly off the shelves. I also heard from one of the reps that the PSP was priced to sucure the JPN market, whilst make profit in Europe and the States. So although Europe usually get rapped on prices it appears America is also this time.
 
Pug said:
I know the managers of GAME in the UK have been told to focus on the DS. They have also been told to expect a price of between £179.99 and £249.99. Usually console prices go at a staright $-£ convertion, if the PSP does end up at £249.99 it will not fly off the shelves. I also heard from one of the reps that the PSP was priced to sucure the JPN market, whilst make profit in Europe and the States. So although Europe usually get rapped on prices it appears America is also this time.
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£249.99? Never. £179.99 most likely
 
The value pack thing is decent for the person who loves to spend money, and I suppose it serves as a small means to offset the cost of PSP by including some cheap "bonuses." Spiderman 2 is genrerous, but I don't think it'll spark much interest in UMD movies beyond a niche market.

I think its pretty weak that there's no stand-alone unit to sell, though, or even a bundled game. Most people buying this aren't doing so for movies or music, but games. Lumines or Metal Gear Ac!d would have been nice pack-ins and made the $250 easier to swallow.

I don't exactly see Sony giving Nintendo the market here, but it doesn't seem like they intend to take it away, either. Its more like they're just going to carve a niche for themselves, a niche big enough to support PSP for a long time. Nintendo will still have their market since people like affordable hardware and software for portables.
 
Guns, well it will probably be £199.99 but when you consider the DS is £99 I will have a worth rival no doubts.
 
For 300 dollars canadian, I expect a game, not a movie. I though this supposed to be a direct competition for the DS. I guess not. I rather have a gaming machine with long battery life than an portable multimedia system.

I'm sticking with the DS.
 
Pug said:
I know the managers of GAME in the UK have been told to focus on the DS. They have also been told to expect a price of between £179.99 and £249.99. Usually console prices go at a staright $-£ convertion, if the PSP does end up at £249.99 it will not fly off the shelves. I also heard from one of the reps that the PSP was priced to sucure the JPN market, whilst make profit in Europe and the States. So although Europe usually get rapped on prices it appears America is also this time.
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:lol Thats BS. It wont cost more than £130. The DS will get attention first since it out slightly earlier. PSP will also get dedicated attention.
 
So, the PSP is $250?!?! And they expect this to sell with the Xbox 2 coming out this year, most likely at the $300?!?!

And before the Sony fans get on me, you were all going on about the perceived value that the PSP was over the DS for a mere $50 more, so why shouldn't the same hold true for the Xbox 2?

Yes, I know the whole portable/home console side of things, but you would be crazy to think that the difference in tech between the PSP and Xbox 2 is not gonna get the casuals to rethink their purchases.
 
So although Europe usually get rapped on prices it appears America is also this time.
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How so, if the value pack price is basically a direct conversion of it's Japanese price (and you get a movie too)?
 
davidbruy said:
For 300 dollars canadian, I expect a game, not a movie. I though this supposed to be a direct competition for the DS. I guess not.
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Its not. DS was never suppossed to be doing that much. Let alone rival PSP in anyway.

PSP should still sell really well for the first few months at any price. The fans will pay $500 for it just like that. They need it.
 
Spike said:
So, the PSP is $250?!?! And they expect this to sell with the Xbox 2 coming out this year, most likely at the $300?!?!

And before the Sony fans get on me, you were all going on about the perceived value that the PSP was over the DS for a mere $50 more, so why shouldn't the same hold true for the Xbox 2?

Yes, I know the whole portable/home console side of things, but you would be crazy to think that the difference in tech between the PSP and Xbox 2 is not gonna get the casuals to rethink their purchases.
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I agree.
 
The good news:

the PSP Value Pack contains an unprecedented added-value package of accessories and entertainment content, including 32 MB Memory Stick Duo(TM), headphones with remote control, battery pack, AC adaptor, soft case and cleaning cloth, movie/music/game video sampler UMD disc including multiple non-interactive game demos, and for the first one million PSP Value Packs shipped, a special UMD video release of the feature film Spider-Man(TM) 2 from Sony Pictures Entertainment.
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Sony Computer Entertainment will manufacture one million units for sale in the North American market by the close of its fiscal year ending March 31.
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-- Ape Escape(R): On the Loose, Sony Computer Entertainment America
-- ATV Offroad Fury(R): Blazin' Trails, Sony Computer Entertainment
America
-- Darkstalkers Chronicle(TM): The Chaos Tower, Capcom
-- Dynasty Warriors(R), KOEI
-- FIFA 2005, Electronic Arts
-- Gretzky(TM) NHL(R), Sony Computer Entertainment America
-- Lumines(TM), Ubisoft
-- Metal Gear Acid(TM), Konami
-- MLB(TM), Sony Computer Entertainment America
-- MVP Baseball, Electronic Arts
-- NBA, Sony Computer Entertainment America
-- NBA Street Showdown, Electronic Arts
-- Need for Speed(TM) Rivals, Electronic Arts
-- NFL Street 2 Unleashed, Electronic Arts
-- Rengoku(TM): Tower of Purgatory, Konami
-- Ridge Racer(TM), Namco
-- Smartbomb, Eidos Interactive
-- Spider-Man 2(TM), Activision
-- Tiger Woods PGA TOUR(R), Electronic Arts
-- Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix, Activision
-- Twisted Metal: Head On(TM), Sony Computer Entertainment America
-- Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade, Sony Online Entertainment
-- Wipeout(R) Pure, Sony Computer Entertainment America
-- World Tour Soccer, Sony Computer Entertainment America
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The bad news:

Sony Computer Entertainment America to Retail Single SKU PSP Value Pack for $249.99
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You win some, you lose some. The line-up looks awesome, but I can see how the Value-pack only price will cause many to wait. Oh well, good thing I didn't bother waiting for a potentially cheaper US price. :D
 
Deg, I hope it will be £130 but it won't this is the UK. Macronelly I was just re-iterating what one of the Sony reps said, They are willing to secure the JPN market at a loss but will make profit in the US and Europe.
 
iapetus: If you're from Europe, good luck getting one from an online U.S. retailer. If you don't wanna pre-order and you wanna assure units, you need to be hitting the K-Mart, Walmart, Targets when they open the doors (I'm sure Best Buy will have the huge lines like they did when PS2 launched). So either pre-order or buy a plane ticket for the U.S. and camp a Walmart, because if you think you're gonna pick up a base unit (without a bundle) at your choosing, forget it.
 
1 million PSPs shipped to US by end of March + price over $200 + March launch window = me not having to do anything crazy to get one on launch day, most likely. So I'm more than fine with that.

BUT WHERE THE FUCK IS MERCURY??!!!?? It's gone gold already, fer christ sake, so why isn't it on the launch list?

And what the hell is Smartbomb?
 
Yes, I know the whole portable/home console side of things, but you would be crazy to think that the difference in tech between the PSP and Xbox 2 is not gonna get the casuals to rethink their purchases.
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Difference in visuals != difference in tech. There's simply no better handheld tech than what is packed in the PSP right now. Unless they can make Xbox 2 pocketable with viisuals like the home console will produce, it's ridiculous to say that the tech is somehow 'better'.
 
I think you guys are looking at this wrong.

Sony isn't doing this to compete with Nintendo, It's a shot across Microsoft's bow.

If MS doesn't show something concrete on the Xenon by March, Everyone will spend $250+ on a PSP, and won't have the money for another system purchase in the fall.
 
Pug said:
Deg, I hope it will be £130 but it won't this is the UK. Macronelly I was just re-iterating what one of the Sony reps said, They are willing to secure the JPN market at a loss but will make profit in the US and Europe.
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Sony i assume want record profits this year i guess :lol The fans will pay anyway. I still find this hard to believe. Sony will drop the price afew weeks before launch just watch.
 
Why the fuck are you guys complaining about the price? $249 bucks for something that wipes its ass with the DS, plays/rips movies and has PS2 quality graphics, you have to be joking if you think that's too expensive. It's like you're complaining about spending money. :lol
 
Spike said:
So, the PSP is $250?!?! And they expect this to sell with the Xbox 2 coming out this year, most likely at the $300?!?!

And before the Sony fans get on me, you were all going on about the perceived value that the PSP was over the DS for a mere $50 more, so why shouldn't the same hold true for the Xbox 2?

Yes, I know the whole portable/home console side of things, but you would be crazy to think that the difference in tech between the PSP and Xbox 2 is not gonna get the casuals to rethink their purchases.
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you must be dreaming if you think xenon will come out at 299us$. remember the us$ already 2/3ths of this value of 5 years ago :lol
 
VictimOfGrief said:
Why the fuck are you guys complaining about the price? $249 bucks for something that wipes its ass with the DS, plays/rips movies and has PS2 quality graphics, you have to be joking if you think that's too expensive. It's like you're complaining about spending money. :lol
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Translation: Getting ripped off is good. I like paying extra for shoddily implemented functions.
 
Deg said:
Translation: Getting ripped off is good. I like paying extra for shoddily implemented functions.
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Getting ripped of and paying for something you want are two different things. I swear GAF likes to find fault with anything that is more than $2.99 or doesn't have a "Mc" in front of it.
 
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