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[kaching]

People always say they want options.

When they are given options, they hate it. The irony.

Funny, isn't it?

 

[billy.sea]

There's a difference betweeh 'you can't afford one' and 'is this thing actually worth that much'.

I am sure a lot of people can easily pay $300 for a PS3 Slim that don't think the $250 PSPgo worth it. Just because you have the money to buy a GO doesn't change the fact that the GO is a overpriced electronic. It won't get so much flame for this if it wasn't.

 

[Google]

There's a difference betweeh 'you can't afford one' and 'is this thing actually worth that much'.

No there isn't.

If you want one, then there is a price that you can afford.

If you don't want one, then the point is moot.

 

[The Faceless Master]

People always say they want options.

When they are given options, they hate it. The irony.

well, maybe people don't like choosing between a rock and a hard place...

 

[Google]

Although you could argue that Jaguar is a premier brand rather than a Ford. This isn't the case with the PSP Go vs. PSP

Whether you agree or not, the PSP Go is being targeted as the premier PSP.

If you dont feel it's worth the upgrade, don't fucking buy one.

 

[Surfheart]

Hell Sony should be practically giving away PSPGo's if they had any common sense. They make tons more money off of them for 2 big reasons!

1. All profit from games on PSPGo go straight to sony! No commision to retailers!
2. They have a monopoly on game prices via sony store. They can charge $30 for a game you can get for $15 dollars anywhere else. And reports from consumers indicate that Sony is already using this tactic!

So if this product was a hit, Sony would make boatloads of cash, but the product wont be a hit if the damn thing is almost the price of a PS3! This product should be at DSLite price level.

Indeed. Here in Australia, our biggest electronics retailer JB Hifi, sell the PS3 slim and the PSP go for the exact same price, $449AUD. Ridiculous, they even throw in a HDMI cable and Assassin's Creed with the PS3!

 

[Mithos]

I like my PSP Go.
I'm sorry so many of you cant afford one.

So many threads, and still you people think the HARDWARE is the problem?

It's not, the problem lies with overpriced DD-games compared to what you get/don't get when buying a retail UMD-games.

 

[Google]

Indeed. Here in Australia, our biggest electronics retailer JB Hifi, sell the PS3 slim and the PSP go for the exact same price, $449AUD. Ridiculous, they even throw in a HDMI cable and Assassin's Creed with the PS3!

You're aware they're different products, right?

 

[kaching]

well, maybe people don't like choosing between a rock and a hard place...

Clever, and you managed to make enemies out of both sides of the argument! Good Job!

 

[RuGalz]

well, maybe people don't like choosing between a rock and a hard place...

Why choose then? Look else where for a soft spot lol, it seems like common sense to me. But for some reason, hating is easier and more satisfying I guess.

 

[Google]

So many threads, and still you people think the HARDWARE is the problem?

It's not, the problem lies with overpriced DD-games compared to what you get/don't get when buying a retail UMD-games.

So it's because you cant afford the games?

 

[WrathOfOtaibah]

Whether you agree or not, the PSP Go is being targeted as the premier PSP.

If you dont feel it's worth the upgrade, don't fucking buy one.

No shit?

This topic is about PSP Go and its lukewarm reception (and I'm being extremely generous here) and why it might have that reception. What this topic isn't is a circle jerk of PSP Go owners who have designated themselves the gatekeepers of PSP Go discussion.

 

[elrechazado]

No shit?

This topic is about PSP Go and its lukewarm reception (and I'm being extremely generous here) and why it might have that reception. What this topic isn't is a circle jerk of PSP Go owners who have designated themselves the gatekeepers of PSP Go discussion.

They haven't been able to grasp this concept over multiple threads, it's no use trying now.

 

[Mithos]

So it's because you cant afford the games?

I can buy more games if I get the cheaper retail once because I can trade them in for a new game or just plain sell it for money back.

I try NOT to waste money.

 

[TheChewyWaffles]

ok..instead of complaining about it, why not just stick with the older models. Like people said b4, no1 is forcing you to buy this, Sony isn't discontinuing the older models. They are offering a more expensive PSP for people who want one. I got traded in my PSP2000 for one because I can put it in my pocket without half of it sticking out, and for the blue tooth.

Because this is a forum where people passionate about videogames discuss their likes and dislikes. Shocking, I know.

 

[kaching]

This topic is about PSP Go and its lukewarm reception (and I'm being extremely generous here) and why it might have that reception.

Actually, the topic is specifically about reporting what some UK retailers may be doing with PSP Go pricing, although that report appears to be faulty with regard to at least one of the retailers. It's open to discussion what kind of reception that represents

 

[Cirekiller]

Because this is a forum where people passionate about videogames discuss their likes and dislikes. Shocking, I know.

yeah I'm passionate about gaming too, but I don't go on topics of games or consoles I don't like, and bitch and whine about how much it sucks.

 

[careful]

I called it, $199 by xmas!

 

[PacoDG]

Actually, the topic is specifically about reporting what some UK retailers may be doing with PSP Go pricing, although that report appears to be faulty with regard to at least one of the retailers. It's open to discussion what kind of reception that represents

All four showing £199.99 for me..

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002BSH1ZG/

http://www.play.com/Games/PSP/4-/10287942/Sony-PSP-GO-Console-Black/Product.html

http://www.game.co.uk/PSP/Hardware/Console/~r342217/Sony-PSP-Go-Black-Console/?s=pspgo

http://hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProduc...739&WT.ac=games-PBODY-HC_HOMEPAGE_LEAD-232739

 

[kaching]

No, I meant that apparently at least one of them was initially offering the Go at £199.99 to begin with.

 

[test_account]

Ah, £199 seems like a more affordable price at least, cool Thanks for posting this!

Sadly the PSPgo didn't seem to work out as well as Sony was hoping.

I wonder if the PSP Go might have sold what Sony had expected if some stores hadnt already dropped the price of if the stores dropped the price because they wanted to try to move more PSP Go systems quicker or if the PSP Go was hardly selling at all. But an pricedrop this early might not exactly be a too good of a sign on how the PSP Go is sellin good though, i agree.


How much does a PSP-3000 cost in the UK by the way? And did Sony give out any numbers on how much they expected the PSP Go to sell? I also wonder how long these UK stores will keep on selling the PSP Go for £199, if it is just for a shorter period of time or if this will be the normal price that they will sell the PSP Go for in the upcomming weeks and months.

EDIT: I added some text.

 

[sturmdogg]

This should have been a cheaper PSP, $129 and I'd have been all over it. Sony is retarded sometimes.

Agreed, but then what sort of incentive would retailers have to put it on their shelves?

 

[fastford58]

I like my PSP Go.

I'm sorry so many of you cant afford one.

How does that go again? A fool and his money are soon...hmm. I can't remember.

 

[Marlowe]

Agreed, but then what sort of incentive would retailers have to put it on their shelves?

Understood, but if digital download requires my paying a bribe to B&M retailers, I'd rather have Sony sell it direct only on their website.

 

[gregor7777]

dirty poors hate as I roll past with my go

 

[SlipperySlope]

Ah, £199 seems like a more affordable price at least, cool Thanks for posting this!



I wonder if the PSP Go might have sold what Sony had expected if some stores hadnt already dropped the price of if the stores dropped the price because they wanted to try to move more PSP Go systems quicker or if the PSP Go was hardly selling at all. But an pricedrop this early might not exactly be a too good of a sign on how the PSP Go is sellin good though, i agree.


How much does a PSP-3000 cost in the UK by the way? And did Sony give out any numbers on how much they expected the PSP Go to sell? I also wonder how long these UK stores will keep on selling the PSP Go for £199, if it is just for a shorter period of time or if this will be the normal price that they will sell the PSP Go for in the upcomming weeks and months.

EDIT: I added some text.

I'm more concerned about in what quantities they'd restock it. Or if they'd restock it at all (see VirtualBoy). A price drop this early doesn't bode good signs.

 

[Google]

How does that go again? A fool and his money are soon...hmm. I can't remember.

I've not got a clue what you're talking about, love.

However, I do like my PSP.

I also like my DSi.

But that was bought out of pure boredom on a trip to Minneapolis recently.

 

[CadetMahoney]

Understood, but if digital download requires my paying a bribe to B&M retailers, I'd rather have Sony sell it direct only on their website.

Me too, but then theres still the problem with the dd model anyway (can't share/resell etc.) Nonetheless i'm all for cutting out the middle man heh.

dirty poors hate as I roll past with my go

lol

I'm more concerned about in what quantities they'd restock it. Or if they'd restock it at all (see VirtualBoy). A price drop this early doesn't bode good signs.

Hopefully some employees who happen to post on gaf might be able to shed some light on this.

 

[supermackem]

werent these stores selling it for 199 on launch?

Yes most of them were, but that gets in the way of a bashing story dont let facts spoil a good bash.:lol

 

[Michan]

You lads and your petty quarrels.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

If you dont feel it's worth the upgrade, don't fucking buy one.

To paraphrase Giant Bomb, if this is the last word on the PSP Go, then Sony's in trouble.

 

[Pyke Presco]

Hell Sony should be practically giving away PSPGo's if they had any common sense. They make tons more money off of them for 2 big reasons!

1. All profit from games on PSPGo go straight to sony! No commision to retailers!
2. They have a monopoly on game prices via sony store. They can charge $30 for a game you can get for $15 dollars anywhere else. And reports from consumers indicate that Sony is already using this tactic!

So if this product was a hit, Sony would make boatloads of cash, but the product wont be a hit if the damn thing is almost the price of a PS3! This product should be at DSLite price level.

In some cases, that is a completely irrelevant point. They are different products which cater to a different audience, though there may be some overlap between their users. One is a home console/bluray player/entertainment center media device, and the other is a portable game console/portable media player. Here is an anecdotal situation concerning yours truly:

Last year I wanted to buy a PS3, but I couldn't justify the cost ($399) when I already had my 360 and a PC. It was, quite simply, too expensive for me to spend the money on it.

In September, my old Archos 405 MP3 player busted when I dropped it, shattering the screen and the battery became screwed up. I could have repaired it, but instead I opted to buy a new player. Picked up an archos 605, for the (entirely coincidental but perfect for the purposes of my story) price of $399 (it has since been sold on craigslist and replaced with an iPod touch, but thats not really important here).

The price for the two things was exactly the same, yet one was too expensive and one was completely affordable. The point is they are targeting different audiences and serve a different purpose from each other. This is much the same with the PSP and the PS3. They might be close in price, but that doesnt mean the PS3 is automatically more valuable to the end user. It depends on what they want the device for.

PS: I eventually picked up a PS3 around the Killzone 2 launch, so everything worked out just fine.

 

[Progmetal]

yeah I'm passionate about gaming too, but I don't go on topics of games or consoles I don't like, and bitch and whine about how much it sucks.

.

 

[jaydogg691]

I really don't understand all the haters of the Go. If you have no interest in product, then leave.

I'm not a huge fan of the DS (cool device, though), so should I go troll every DS thread?

 

[AniHawk]

I'm not a huge fan of the DS (cool device, though), so should I go troll every DS thread?

Yes, especially if you haven't been doing it already. You need to make up for lost time.

 

[Brashnir]

I really don't understand all the haters of the Go. If you have no interest in product, then leave.

I'm not a huge fan of the DS (cool device, though), so should I go troll every DS thread?

leave what? GAF? This thread?

I don't know if you noticed or not, but this thread is about early price drops on the PSP Go, and the obvious extension of that, which is the perceived value of the device. Those discussing the perceived value of the device are on topic for this thread, and posts like yours, frankly, are not.

So, if you have no interest in discussing the price and/or value of the PSP Go, perhaps you should be the one to leave.

 

[Maximus.]

id heavily consider jumpin in if its 200 and has a free game in North America

 

[ZeoVGM]

As big of a bust as the PSP Go is going to be, isn't this kind of thing more common in the UK? I thought I've seen other gaming items drop days after over there. I mean, if it happened in America, that'd be pretty unheard of.

 

[mrklaw]

I can't believe the hate. At this point, I almost want Sony to give up next gen, so people might actually appreciate them or even miss them, once we have Nintendo with no online, and MS charging a gazillion dollars for live.

I don't understand the hate. Subjectively the machine may not be for you, but why the bile? I'm not sure I've seen such a bad reaction to a machine.

 

[SmokyDave]

I bought one at £224.99. I also bought GTSP because I'm too impatient to wait for a code to be mailed to me. By the time I'd finished buying cradles, cables, screen protectors and games I was probably down about £400.

Worth every penny.

 

[ZeoVGM]

I can't believe the hate. At this point, I almost want Sony to give up next gen, so people might actually appreciate them or even miss them, once we have Nintendo with no online, and MS charging a gazillion dollars for live.

Are you kidding me? :lol

I can't even remotely understand that logic. It's not a situation that would ever happen.

"I miss Sony and their free online, even though when they were in third place and I was paying for Xbox Live and I didn't care that Sony's was free. Now that they're not here at ALL, I miss free online."

Also, $50 a year is not a "gazillion dollars." Your post reeks of bitter bias.

Some of you guys really need to relax. People don't shit on the Go because it's Sony. Did you ever think, that because of the overwhelmingly negative response, that there's honestly a reason behind it? It's not Sony hate.

 

[Yes Boss!]

I don't understand the hate. Subjectively the machine may not be for you, but why the bile? I'm not sure I've seen such a bad reaction to a machine.

What, you don't remember the first two years of the the Wii's life here on GAF? The PSP Go hate is still only a fraction of that. And the Go/Wii/DS Lite are the best things of this generation...go figure.

 

[ZeoVGM]

What, you don't remember the first two years of the the Wii's life here on GAF? The PSP Go hate is still only a fraction of that. And the Go/Wii/DS Lite are the best things of this generation...go figure.

Really? So I assume you already thought this about the original PSP, right?

 

[ZealousD]

Maybe it's time for everyone to step back and re-examine why this device threatens them so much.

Because if the Go succeeds that means we're that much closer to a DD-only sales model. DD-only is bad for consumers, even if the DD fanboys don't want to admit it.

 

[mrklaw]

Are you kidding me? :lol

I can't even remotely understand that logic. It's not a situation that would ever happen.

"I miss Sony and their free online, even though when they were in third place and I was paying for Xbox Live and I didn't care that Sony's was free. Now that they're not here at ALL, I miss free online."

Also, $50 a year is not a "gazillion dollars." Your post reeks of bitter bias.

Some of you guys really need to relax. People don't shit on the Go because it's Sony. Did you ever think, that because of the overwhelmingly negative response, that there's honestly a reason behind it? It's not Sony hate.

My post was deliberately massively exaggerated just because I'm pissed off at the bile people are spouting.

 

[Yes Boss!]

Really? So I assume you already thought this about the original PSP, right?

Fucking hate the original PSP. Did I mention anything about the original PSP? Yeah, Go is my fourth PSP and it is finally a decent system (for me). I'm not even a fan of Sony gaming.

 

[deepbrown]

UK retailers do this on launch for everything. They have the freedom to do that, unlike in the US.

 

[Yagharek]

So in spite of all this off-topic bickering, is there any reason why the price has dropped so suddenly?

I remember it happening in Australia with two consoles near/at/before launch:

XBox launched at $699 (or $649) then dropped to $499 within 2 weeks of launch (PS2 had a price drop).
Then the Gamecube dropped from $399 to $329 before it even launched in order to be cheapest on the market.

Maybe they just want to keep Go sales up beyond the first week and have it as a loss-leader to make up for not selling UMDs with it. Or maybe theyre bundling a lot of cheap accessories with it too.

 

[jaydogg691]

leave what? GAF? This thread?

I don't know if you noticed or not, but this thread is about early price drops on the PSP Go, and the obvious extension of that, which is the perceived value of the device. Those discussing the perceived value of the device are on topic for this thread, and posts like yours, frankly, are not.

So, if you have no interest in discussing the price and/or value of the PSP Go, perhaps you should be the one to leave.

I'm happy with my purchase of the Go and has brought me back to PSP gaming. It's just that I've seen too much bashing for the Go when those people don't have an interest for the product. The ease of portability was the biggest selling factor for me to justify the price. As for those who think the price is too much, just get a 3000. Like many said, no one is forcing you to buy this, and it's not intentional upgrade for existing users.

As for the leave part, I actually ment this thread or Go threads in general for the people who don't care for the Go. It's late, I should be sleeping.

 

[DodgerSan]

UK retailers do this on launch for everything. They have the freedom to do that, unlike in the US.

Not everything, and the speed of this one is not typical for the consumer electronics sector.