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PoV: Should the PS Vita give in to price drop pressure? |
Listed in: PS Vita Tags: opinion, Sony
Some of the so-called concerns of the analysts is that the PlayStation Vita isn't guaranteed to be flying off the shelves once it hits the market. Despite the hype for it, it's still a very pricey little thing to buy. The PlayStation Vita, set to come out later this year, is pegged at US$ 249 and US$ 299 (3G). Sony, in the meantime, is staying firm on their stand, saying that they know that the PS Vita will be worth every penny.
Now, frankly, I think that while Sony should consider what the analysts are saying, they should, in the end, decide based on their own projections of how successful their product could be in the end. It's obviously going to be a double-edged sword for them, anyway, a damned-if-you-do-damned-if-you-don't kind of scenario, if you will.
If Sony maintains their hardheadedness over the price, then they obviously run the risk of turning off potential day one consumers, no matter the big, favorable words that industry giants are saying about it. Apart from that, it's going to reflect on Sony as being inconsiderate and insensitive, especially considering that the US is experiencing some economic hiccups right now.
On the other hand, if Sony does concede to this demand of price drop, then they are basically confessing their uncertainty and distrust for their own product. They tagged the original price at that point precisely because they deemed it's going to be worth every buck. I know, they also said the same thing about the PlayStation 3, and we all saw how slow the take-off was for the console. Still, I think it's a matter of taking a firm stand on what the company believes in.
If they truly are confident that people will buy the Vita despite the price because of its guaranteed quality, then they should rest easy and not worry about it. After all, they designed the Vita specifically for the gaming market who actually has the money to spare. Then again, on the other end of that spectrum, how many of us really do have the money to spare for a gadget that's looking all the more frivolous in times like this?
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Apart from the lack of 3D, it's miles more powerful than the 3DS so Sony are correct to keep it priced where it is.
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Until we get some kind of confirmation, we can assume that it supports some sort of glasses based 3D.
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Assuming the Vita's screen maxes at 60FPS, we can use LC Shutter glasses and play games at 30fps. If it maxes at 120, we might se 30-60FPS games. I doubt the system could handle 120FPS unless the game was designed for it.
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But in the UK, the price of the Vita was set as £229 which is $371.99 (inc tax) which is a bit ridiculous considering it only costs $250 for americans which is an amazing price but $371 would obviously be a bit steep or most people to pay.
I do think they should reconsiser their UK pricing and other overseas prices like Europe. Something like £200 would be the sweet spot for me really but currently they have adopted the apple pricing strategy. Change the currency symbol and slash a a couple tens off which just doesn't match up very well and doesn't seem fair.
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Silly Brit. Nobody in this industry "converts" to anything. They just use the same number and charge you 100 or 200 USD worth more.
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Just think how many people will now wait to buy the Vita to see if the price will drop.
Well played Nintendo, well played.
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Long time no see since you got your crait account banned. How you been? Although it's been pretty easy to point out your anon posts. Ah well, maybe you can act like a normal person this time.
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P.S. Please excuse all my bad grammar still summer and i dont really pay attention to it
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SMT: Devil Survivor
Castlevania: DoS; PoR; OoE
Ninja Gaiden: DS
Hotel Dusk: Room 215
Those are all great DS "non kids" games, just to name a few.
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if you read what xnamkcor said "Silly Brit. Nobody in this industry "converts" to anything. They just use the same number and charge you 100 or 200 USD worth more."
That means it will cost $250 USD, $250CND, £250.
Even though £250 is $406.35USD, you guys still got to pay the extra $156.35USD just 'cause.
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It is a very tantalizing piece of hardware Sony will be offering however I do have to agree with other Analyst's on this one (but on the same hand disagree). The PS Vita is definitely going to be worth whatever price is set for it, just don't make the same mistake as Nintendo and not have a plethora of entertainment for me to wield (First or Third party as well as promised features). If you can't do that than you as a company shouldn't really expect the consumer to find value in your products.
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Not to mention the PSV's line-up seems to be better than the 3DS, which is partly why they dropped the 3DS' price.
Not even the Ambassador Program will save the 3DS from the PSV.
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Whoever thinks Vita is a Next Gen portable console(I would say unlike the 3ds -no offense)must think that it has its price-its as affordable as possible.Buy PSP or 3ds they are not bad consoles but if U want next gen U'll bare with the price
I can not understand why do you write this thing again...
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I suggest that SONY do 1 of 2 things:
1..Release the VITA with the incentive to include either Resistance or Uncharted FREE in the Package for $249/$299 (3G)
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2.. Release the VITA for $199$249/(3G) Stand-alone.
Releasing the VITA at its original price as a Stand-alone unit in light of the 3DS's price cut is NOT viable anymore!!!!!
And besides....if they want a ton DAY-1 sales under their belt SONY had better do 1 of the 2 above suggestions cause only the Hardcore followers MIGHT buy Day-1 for sure and I don't think that will be enough in fact.
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