Posted Jun 18, 2009 at 11:47PM by Mabie A.
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 I think people saw this coming. With the announcement of the PSP Go at this year's E3, the excitement easily morphs into uncertainty, especially for retail shop owners in Japan. Itai News, via Sankaku Complex, describes the scenario as game retailers being filled "with terror and anger" upon being hit with the realization that Sony just might have put the final nail on their business coffins.One retailer expressed his concerns: With this PSP Go and its download only system, is Sony saying they don't need us in the retail distribution channel? We're no use to them? But we're business partners aren't we? Shouldn't there be some way we can improve distribution? If they go ahead specialist[sic] shops are going to be in trouble. My own motivation is really suffering from all this uncertainty. Has the time for us to have to think of getting out of the business completely? Well they're not exactly partners in the strictest sense of the word. Although it is true that they are (were?) an important avenue for Sony and its products to reach the market. However, seeing as what PSP Go was really designed for -- fully enter into the digital distribution market -- yes, putting up another business would seem like a darned good idea at this point. Related Articles:
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by RavenSPe - 2009-06-19 |
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» Oh god, what an over dramatic
article. I guess they should take down PSN too then, lol. Anyway, they're just catering ONE option to consumers, they are in no way removing PSP, PS2, PS3 games from store shelves.
article. I guess they should take down PSN too then, lol. Anyway, they're just catering ONE option to consumers, they are in no way removing PSP, PS2, PS3 games from store shelves.
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by Dudeman3k - 2009-06-19 |
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» not necessarily trouble
I don't think this is really hitting the nail into the coffin, or however that phrase is said. I mean, despite advances in technology there's still a demand for the ability to purchase things in person and in cash. Even digitally distributed content can be purchased in stores through cards holding redeem codes. I forget what they're currently doing this with, but I know that purchasing things like microsoft points works pretty much the same way.
I don't think this is really hitting the nail into the coffin, or however that phrase is said. I mean, despite advances in technology there's still a demand for the ability to purchase things in person and in cash. Even digitally distributed content can be purchased in stores through cards holding redeem codes. I forget what they're currently doing this with, but I know that purchasing things like microsoft points works pretty much the same way.
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by ov3rkill - 2009-06-19 |
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» there's...
well, there's always prepaid.the retailers could sell prepaid cards for those who don't have credit cards or just prefer prepaid rather than postpaid.
anyway, it's the option of the consumers really and their convenience too. and if you're a businessman, you should tend to what are the needs and wants of the consumers naturally. perhaps again, they can load up some of your credits on psn store (if ever there is, not sure since i don't know) and just pay them naturally.
well, there's always prepaid.the retailers could sell prepaid cards for those who don't have credit cards or just prefer prepaid rather than postpaid.
anyway, it's the option of the consumers really and their convenience too. and if you're a businessman, you should tend to what are the needs and wants of the consumers naturally. perhaps again, they can load up some of your credits on psn store (if ever there is, not sure since i don't know) and just pay them naturally.
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Re: fearlubu - 2009-06-19 |
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» or
maybe they could just release those little download cards like for patapon 2
maybe they could just release those little download cards like for patapon 2
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Re: omgeggman - 2009-06-19 |
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» ....
those "little cards" are prepaid cards
those "little cards" are prepaid cards
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by triac - 2009-06-19 |
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» .
Sure. They are completely useless now. Because the PSP Go will replace the PSP 3000 completely... not.
They are acting like the only thing they sell are PSP games.
And they are not partners. They are a distribution channel. Nothing more.
Sure. They are completely useless now. Because the PSP Go will replace the PSP 3000 completely... not.
They are acting like the only thing they sell are PSP games.
And they are not partners. They are a distribution channel. Nothing more.
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by Acteon - 2009-06-19 |
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» Well...
We don't know how well the Go! will do - it's massively overpriced and locks buyers into purchasing from the most expensive source available.
All retail has to do in order to completely nobble it is:
1. Sell PSP retail games at a discount.
2. Advise customers to buy the 3000 based on the cost of games/second hand market and the savings they'll make with the older model. Plus the old model does everything the new one does and it looks better.
By leaving the 3000 on shelves, Sony has left itself wide open for a grade A shafting.
Of course, eventually the humble games emporium will be history, but they do have every means of fighting back at this point. In the future perhaps these types of businesses will have to specialise in accessories rather than games, which is a shame because as a collector, I like the boxes and the artwork.
We don't know how well the Go! will do - it's massively overpriced and locks buyers into purchasing from the most expensive source available.
All retail has to do in order to completely nobble it is:
1. Sell PSP retail games at a discount.
2. Advise customers to buy the 3000 based on the cost of games/second hand market and the savings they'll make with the older model. Plus the old model does everything the new one does and it looks better.
By leaving the 3000 on shelves, Sony has left itself wide open for a grade A shafting.
Of course, eventually the humble games emporium will be history, but they do have every means of fighting back at this point. In the future perhaps these types of businesses will have to specialise in accessories rather than games, which is a shame because as a collector, I like the boxes and the artwork.
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Re: Penguin_On_Crack - 2009-06-19 |
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» Flash Drives....
Go buy some flash drives and load them with games....
But in all seriousness, Sony is trying to battle piracy too.
And i wouldn't want to haveta' hop in the car, drive down to EB Games, buy a hard copy and play it at half loading speed, i'd want to just get out a credit card, go to my computer, and choose any game i want without leaving the room.
*****ing hypocrites, it's Sony's console, they can do whatever the hell they want with it.
Go buy some flash drives and load them with games....
But in all seriousness, Sony is trying to battle piracy too.
And i wouldn't want to haveta' hop in the car, drive down to EB Games, buy a hard copy and play it at half loading speed, i'd want to just get out a credit card, go to my computer, and choose any game i want without leaving the room.
*****ing hypocrites, it's Sony's console, they can do whatever the hell they want with it.
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by sirgrinalot - 2009-06-19 |
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» lol
Was this business owner informed that the 3000 will be sold alongside the go? Therefore making the go an option to consumers?
What idiots.
Was this business owner informed that the 3000 will be sold alongside the go? Therefore making the go an option to consumers?
What idiots.
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Re: astaroth001 - 2009-06-19 |
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» idiots indeed...
This could boost their PSN Cards sells...if they dont sell them they're screwed...but it seems they weren't informed the PSP3000 is not discontinued XD
This could boost their PSN Cards sells...if they dont sell them they're screwed...but it seems they weren't informed the PSP3000 is not discontinued XD
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by Navani - 2009-06-20 |
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» Ugh
Digital distribution isn't the way to go.. Think of all the countries where internet isn't all over. They should mail you physical copies of the game or something.. What if there's a database error and everything is wiped out.
Digital distribution isn't the way to go.. Think of all the countries where internet isn't all over. They should mail you physical copies of the game or something.. What if there's a database error and everything is wiped out.
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by Atvaark - 2009-06-20 |
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» this had me wondering
if they release the psp go, will they still release umd versions of new games? i'm not touching that thing with a ten foot pole after all...i'm perfectly content with my psp 1000
if they release the psp go, will they still release umd versions of new games? i'm not touching that thing with a ten foot pole after all...i'm perfectly content with my psp 1000
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by WarLord - 2009-06-20 |
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» Greedy bastards
They're already making millions off the used games business, which as some know doesn't make game developers any profit at all. Even if the psp go! does signify the end of the game retail era (which I highly doubt), it'll serve them right.
They're already making millions off the used games business, which as some know doesn't make game developers any profit at all. Even if the psp go! does signify the end of the game retail era (which I highly doubt), it'll serve them right.
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