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[Die Squirrel Die]

yeah because flying to america to try to save money is really making sense.

You'd be surprised. Although you don't pop on a plane to NY to go window shopping, there's a growing market in the UK, especially before Christmas for retail tourism to the US. Going for 1 PSP wouldn't make sense, but it'd probably be quite easy to make up enough of a list of things to get (taking orders from friends and relatives as well) to make it worthwhile.

Plus you get a trip out of it.

 

[Izzy]

I paid $500 for mine - and you people are complaining about the $250 deal? I didn't even get the Spiderman 2! :lol

 

[iapetus]

iapetus: If you're from Europe, good luck getting one from an online U.S. retailer.

Candian online retailer, actually, and the second they start taking pre-orders, I'm in there.

 

[Pimpwerx]

Jesus H Christ. Well, scratch me off the PSP buyers list. $250? Fuck you Sony. Not now...not ever. I wanted so badly to believe the $130-150 price. I hope this thing fucking fails miserably at that price. $250? Ugh, there's a kick in the nuts. Bring on the PS3, I'm not wasting another minute thinking about the PSP. PEACE.

 

[Deg]

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.

You get ripped off for 'buying' something. Otherwise you dont get ripped off. You're talking like the XBox price was a bargain at European launch. :lol

Jesus H Christ. Well, scratch me off the PSP buyers list. $250? Fuck you Sony. Not now...not ever. I wanted so badly to believe the $130-150 price. I hope this thing fucking fails miserably at that price. $250? Ugh, there's a kick in the nuts. Bring on the PS3, I'm not wasting another minute thinking about the PSP. PEACE.

Calm down. They're 90% most likely bluffing. NOE used this tactic with GC.

 

[jarrod]

I wonder where Pimpwerkx is?

Watching the sky slowly change colors? Writing someting on a wall somewhere?

edit-ACK, too late! Nevermind!

 

[Kung Fu Jedi]

The $250 price point is disappointing to me, but only because we can't buy a PSP system as a stand alone system. I was kind of expecting a value pack at $250 with the system running $200, but like many others I was hoping for a $175-$180 system. I thought that the $150 system prices that people were tossing around was a bit too aggressive.

On the other hand, the launch titles are excellent. I'll get two titles for sure and possibly three. It'll be interesting to see if there are any titles not on the list that will show up in stores either a few days early or a few days following the launch.

Sony has a very impressive product in the PSP but they seem to be limiting the market by forcing us to buy the value pack. On the other hand, I'd need at least a memory stick and case anyway, so it's probably a decent deal for me.

 

[crumbs]

Glad we finally have a date. I don't see how the price is is surprising, but it would have been nice to have the stand alone option. $50 isn't the end of the world, although the trolls will make it out to be.

 

[bigNman]

I think it will be 150 pounds in the UK. DS is selling for 20 pounds above the conversion rate so if Sony does the same that makes it 150 quid. (220 euros). But if they decide to rip us off then it could be as high as 180 I suppose.

 

[Spike]

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'.

Marco, 9/10 times I agree with you, but this is one of the times I don't.

The technology in the PSP, while amazing, will not compare to the Xbox2 in casual's minds. When Microsoft starts the hype train, announcing system specs, and the like, a casual will most assuredly compare those specs to everything on the market, handheld or otherwise.

One thing you have to remember, is that no matter how good the PSP and its games really are, the casuals will always think that portable games don't compare to the home system games. No matter if Hot Shots Golf could last 40-60 hours, the casuals will always think that the home systems games are much deeper or offer bigger and better experiences.

Remember, I'm not saying the PSP won't sell. I'm saying that it's going to have a tougher time selling to the casuals. I know that the Sony fans will eat it up, but Sony has their work cut out for them to try and get the casuals to buy it, when the Xbox2/PS3/Rev are coming out very soon.

 

[Borys]

Now it's a perfect time for N-fans to get their revenge!

Too bad almost all of them got banned earlier.

And $250 is too much for a handheld. $199 I'd swallow (199 Euros) but not 250

 

[DarienA]

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

....no.

 

[roman2k]

Didn't Sony say that we should expect a price under 200$?

 

[Spike]

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

It will be $299.

 

[Izzy]

Now it's a perfect time for N-fans to get their revenge!

How? Are you, perhaps, willing to put your account on line and suggest PSP won't sell at the suggested MSRP?

 

[CloudNL]

....no.

...yes!

Well, very nice line-up. 24 games!! eat that Nintendo.
But the price....I hope they also come with just the PSP unit.

 

[Axsider]

What is everyone's problem?

You are mad if you don't think this is a great price.

The PSP is going to be rarer than rocking horse shit at this price.

The import price is still $379 at Lik Sang.

I can't believe the bitching in this thread.

A 20gb iPod $299 and it is old tech, with a crap screen and it only plays music.

There is no problem. You're just talking with Nintendo-fanboys here. ;-)
They hate the PSP and so = bashing
Who gives a fu**?
I am buying one! No DS for me!

 

[Borys]

Izzy: no way in hell
But some of you were suggesting a price as low as $140 for PSP. Which wasn't very... smart.

 

[Izzy]

....no.

Yes - buy PSP with Ridge Racers; the game looks better than many PS2 racers.

 

[chespace]

Translation: Getting ripped off is good. I like paying extra for shoddily implemented functions.

The PSP is expensive for some, and completely affordable to others. Sony has already made it clear they're not going after the same school yard audience (although there is plenty of crossover). $250 for a value pack isn't going to be seen by the mass market as a gouge, especially for the revolutionary things the PSP can do.

In fact, to sell the unit without those extras (mem stick, demo disc, remote, carrying case) might create a negative furor for those who have to go out and buy a mem stick, and bitch about not having anything to keep the PSP from getting scratched (you basically don't want to go ANYWHERE without a protective cover of some sort).

The list of launch games is also undeniably appealing for both mainstream and hardcore alike. Whereas... by 3/24, what's DS going to have out there?

I swear to god, GAF... what is your fascination with bitching and the eternal flame for Nintendo?

 

[Acosta]

a special UMD video release of the feature film Spider-Man(TM) 2 from Sony Pictures Entertainment.

For some reason, I am not sure this means they include the film, couln´t mean it´s a trailer or a preview disc or dou you have clear that is the actual movie?

 

[megateto]

Best place to preorder online one for an Euro (as I am expecting an €=$ "conversion rate")?

For less than 200€, I find it dirt cheap¡¡¡¡

 

[Tortfeasor]

EBGAMES has every launch game listed at $49.99, and the only hardware available is the $399 bundle.

I think I can wait a few months...

 

[Tabris]

This is the thread you'll see all the PSP haters retaliate for their absolute owning in the sales thread.

 

[Foobar]

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

C'mon, people already have Duo Memory sticks with a larger capacity than what Sony is including. Anyone serious about portable audio already has better headphones than what they'll get with PSP. Cloth case? Cheap. The demo disc? Promotional material = free. This is all just junk to those people.

Only real value here is Spiderman 2, that is, if you don't have the DVD yet and actually care about watching movies on the go.

$250 with bundled game would have been smarter, that or a stand-alone unit for $200.

I really have no concerns about it being "better" than DS, my concerns were it being an affordable gaming device. Nintendo DS is the affordable gaming handheld here. PSP is apparently going for a different market.

 

[Baron Aloha]

The price is exactly what I expected it to be for the NA launch of the value pack (I had assumed the stand-alone system was going to retail for $200). Spidey 2 is a nice unexpected bonus. I'm still buying one on launch day along with Lumines, Ridge Racers, Darkstalkers, and Twisted Metal.

I think that $250 is an absolutely awesome price for what you are getting... a portable device that plays music, movies, and games. Plus you know there will be emulators and stuff coming out for it soon too. For those of you complaining, I say don't worry. I'm sure the price will drop by $50 before the end of the year.

 

[Bebpo]

Marco, 9/10 times I agree with you, but this is one of the times I don't.

The technology in the PSP, while amazing, will not compare to the Xbox2 in casual's minds. When Microsoft starts the hype train, announcing system specs, and the like, a casual will most assuredly compare those specs to everything on the market, handheld or otherwise.

One thing you have to remember, is that no matter how good the PSP and its games really are, the casuals will always think that portable games don't compare to the home system games. No matter if Hot Shots Golf could last 40-60 hours, the casuals will always think that the home systems games are much deeper or offer bigger and better experiences.

Remember, I'm not saying the PSP won't sell. I'm saying that it's going to have a tougher time selling to the casuals. I know that the Sony fans will eat it up, but Sony has their work cut out for them to try and get the casuals to buy it, when the Xbox2/PS3/Rev are coming out very soon.

Wait, according to your logic people must've been skipping out on the GBA because it did not compare to the specs of PS2/Xbox/GC!

I mean according to you, the fact that it's portable does not mean anything to the casual players!

I love this alternate universe you live in! Please tell me how to arrive there!

 

[chespace]

PSP is apparently going for a different market.

Ding-fuckin'-ding-ding.

 

[duckroll]

I paid $500 for mine - and you people are complaining about the $250 deal? I didn't even get the Spiderman 2! :lol

I paid $250 for mine! But I didn't get Spiderman 2 EITHER damnit! No demo UMD and cleaning cloth either! I had to get my OWN 3M microfibre cloth! YOU HEAR ME! INGRATES! :lol

 

[fse]

Smaller screen hides stuff.

 

[Lord Error]

The technology in the PSP, while amazing, will not compare to the Xbox2 in casual's minds. When Microsoft starts the hype train, announcing system specs, and the like, a casual will most assuredly compare those specs to everything on the market, handheld or otherwise.

Maybe I'm overestimating the inteligence of people, but to me it makes no sense to compare those two kinds of things. It's like comparing the home Hi-Fi equipment with iPod, for example. Who does that?

the casuals will always think that portable games don't compare to the home system games. No matter if Hot Shots Golf could last 40-60 hours, the casuals will always think that the home systems games are much deeper or offer bigger and better experiences.

They will think untill they try those games. You can't avoid changing your mind about something after you've experienced it, and been proven wrong.

....no.

Well, yes. Ridge and Hot Shots Golf for example, look comparable to, or in some cases even better than pretty much any launch PS2 game.

 

[Tabris]

Did the japanese value-pack come with an extra battery pack?

cause that's what it says in this press release, the value pack comes with a battery pack.

 

[dark10x]

a casual will most assuredly compare those specs to everything on the market, handheld or otherwise.

That's terrible logic.

The GBA and DS would have both failed if that were the case. The SP and DS cost MORE than the Gamecube...yet both are doing much better from a retail standpoint?

People are not that stupid (in general). They aren't going to compare a handheld to a new console...

 

[Drexon]

PSP: $250
Game: $50
1Gb memory stick: A lot
Shipping to Sweden: Even more
=
Oh... not eating this year.

 

[Axsider]

This is the thread you'll see all the PSP haters retaliate for their absolute owning in the sales thread.

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol
That's so sad, because it's true! :lol

 

[Enigma]

Did the japanese value-pack come with an extra battery pack?

cause that's what it says in this press release, the value pack comes with a battery pack.

When I read the Japanese details the 1st time the Value Pack made mention of the battery pack. So I thought, the basic unit doesn't include one, the Value's a pretty good deal then... since you don't have to buy this essential product. Both, of course, had it though.

 

[Izzy]

I paid $250 for mine! But I didn't get Spiderman 2 EITHER damnit! No demo UMD and cleaning cloth either! I had to get my OWN 3M microfibre cloth! YOU HEAR ME! INGRATES! :lol

Well, I got mine with a relatively large memory stick and all bells & whistles - but no Spiderman 2! :lol

 

[Kung Fu Jedi]

Did the japanese value-pack come with an extra battery pack?

cause that's what it says in this press release, the value pack comes with a battery pack.

It's not an EXTRA battery pack, it's THE battery pack. As in, the one that comes with all PSP units, to, you know, make it work when it's on the go.

 

[duckroll]

Did the japanese value-pack come with an extra battery pack?

cause that's what it says in this press release, the value pack comes with a battery pack.

It comes with A battery pack. Same as the JP Value Pack. The "extras" with the regular PSP were listed as the charger adapter and a battery pack. It's not an exta one, don't be confused.

 

[Pimpwerx]

You get ripped off for 'buying' something. Otherwise you dont get ripped off. You're talking like the XBox price was a bargain at European launch. :lol



Calm down. They're 90% most likely bluffing. NOE used this tactic with GC.

From the first time Sony announced the hardware, I was one of those saying $200 was too much. I'm not changing my tune. It's always been $150 for me. $180 was borderline depending on how much ass the games kicked, but $250 is bull-fucking-shit. All my comments about sales and stuff like that stems from a good value price. $150 is HOT. Especially considering the PS2 and Xbox are so cheap. But at that price, I'd rather buy a PS2 and Xbox after their price drops this Summer, and enjoy better-looking games for less. $250 is too much. If it's not available under $200, I'm not even interested in it anymore. By the time it drops to an acceptable price, I'll be saving for a Xenon or PS3. Sony has lost a PSP customer. PEACE.

 

[Panajev2001a]

Jesus H Christ. Well, scratch me off the PSP buyers list. $250? Fuck you Sony. Not now...not ever. I wanted so badly to believe the $130-150 price. I hope this thing fucking fails miserably at that price. $250?

$130 for PSP, amybe the value pack ?

Duane, you are a bit... crazy .

 

[The End]

From the first time Sony announced the hardware, I was one of those saying $200 was too much. I'm not changing my tune. It's always been $150 for me. $180 was borderline depending on how much ass the games kicked, but $250 is bull-fucking-shit. All my comments about sales and stuff like that stems from a good value price. $150 is HOT. Especially considering the PS2 and Xbox are so cheap. But at that price, I'd rather buy a PS2 and Xbox after their price drops this Summer, and enjoy better-looking games for less. $250 is too much. If it's not available under $200, I'm not even interested in it anymore. By the time it drops to an acceptable price, I'll be saving for a Xenon or PS3. Sony has lost a PSP customer. PEACE.

does anyone here understand the concept of portable gaming? anyone?

 

[VictimOfGrief]

MikeWorks needs to change the name of this thread to:

PSP Release Date!! - GAF wants it delayed and on the $.99 Value Menu :lol


Honestly I don't get why people are upset over the price, that's a fair price for the package that Sony is offering.

Now call me stupid, but do the normal Sandisks that work in Sony products not work in the PSP? If they do, go out and buy like 2 of them for $80 bucks, they're pretty cheap.

I do remember though that Sony was moving to a different memory platform, but not sure if the PSP is using that. 32MB is just entry level for most of which Sony is just covering their bases.

However, if you're upset because $249 is a rip off, you already have a DS AND you're buying an Xbox 2 this year, find a better job. :lol

 

[IJoel]

Too damn expensive.

But who am I kidding... I will still buy it.

:\

 

[Guy LeDouche]

All the haters should be thanking us willing (and happy, I might add) early adopters who will help Sony turn a quicker profit, so Sony can fund more 1st/3rd party titles. The games make the system and the more money Sony can make, the more money they have to fund GT4 PSP, GTA PSP and all those weird 2d games you people seem to love.


So, in closing... you're welcome.

 

[Forsete]

Candian online retailer, actually, and the second they start taking pre-orders, I'm in there.

Mind sharing your "secret" retailer?
Im looking for a good place to preorder my PSP for "importation" ;P

 

[xsarien]

-- Lumines(TM), Ubisoft

Quoth Blur, "Woohoo!"


This makes me a very happy camper.

And to those who are shocked - shocked - that this thing is $250, well, deal with it. Thinking the PSP would clock in at $199 or less at launch was ridiculous from the start.

 

[dark10x]

From the first time Sony announced the hardware, I was one of those saying $200 was too much. I'm not changing my tune. It's always been $150 for me. $180 was borderline depending on how much ass the games kicked, but $250 is bull-fucking-shit. All my comments about sales and stuff like that stems from a good value price. $150 is HOT. Especially considering the PS2 and Xbox are so cheap. But at that price, I'd rather buy a PS2 and Xbox after their price drops this Summer, and enjoy better-looking games for less. $250 is too much. If it's not available under $200, I'm not even interested in it anymore. By the time it drops to an acceptable price, I'll be saving for a Xenon or PS3. Sony has lost a PSP customer. PEACE.

Yes, they have lost a customer.

The PSP is simply out of your price range.

 

[Auron]

I was thinking about buying one, as I'm not super impressed with my DS, but factor in a game and the PSP's over $300. I think I'll just wait and see. I'm guessing there will be smiles at NOA today...

 

[Zelda-Bitch]

HA! I remember everyone laughing when I said it wouldn't come out for less then $249!

Suckers!