PSP $150 ... but without WLAN?

[McFly]

http://www.gamefront.de/

PSP $150 ... but without WLAN?
WLAN-Addon $50

The information is from the US PlayStation mag. I don't have it, so if anyone could post a scan, that would be great.

Fredi

 

[Panajev2001a]

Sony stated that WLAN ( WiFi 802.11 ) was built in even at the last GDC: it might be something like the Xbox LIVE service or the Xbox DVD functionality ( built-in capabilty you want the user to pay for ), but I do not think Sony would do that: just release it at $199 and be happy.

If you make this functionality an add-on you will limit its reach and over-all usefulness,

 

[McFly]

I would defenitly be happy with $199, but especially for kids this $50 price difference would be enough to get a big userbase much faster.

Fredi

 

[Almasy]

Sony stated that WLAN ( WiFi 802.11 ) was built in even at the last GDC: it might be something like the Xbox LIVE service or the Xbox DVD functionality ( built-in capabilty you want the user to pay for ), but I do not think Sony would do that: just release it at $199 and be happy.

If you make this functionality an add-on you will limit its reach and over-all usefulness,

I disagree. A very strong launch and high, sustained sales are crucial for any system, and a $150 price point would help much more than a $200 pricepoint in that regard. Sony has a lot to prove with this machine, and every advantageous point they can have, the better.

Besides, I don`t think it makes much of a difference if it´s there or not.

 

[cthellis42]

You can't truly lean on the multi-functionality of a feature (wireless) without it being included with the core product, though. Certainly if it's good enough and important enough it won't simply have an "add-on mentality" surrounding it, but if they really want to push the wirelessness it has to be there from the start. Offhand, I don't think they're scared of a higher price point, so I think they're most likely to make sure wireless is integrated to start. (Maybe they'll split other things because of it though...?)

 

[Panajev2001a]

You can't truly lean on the multi-functionality of a feature (wireless) without it being included with the core product, though. Certainly if it's good enough and important enough it won't simply have an "add-on mentality" surrounding it, but if they really want to push the wirelessness it has to be there from the start. Offhand, I don't think they're scared of a higher price point, so I think they're most likely to make sure wireless is integrated to start. (Maybe they'll split other things because of it though...?)

I do not think they have to split other stuff.

 

[Evil_Cloud]

I would defenitly be happy with $199, but especially for kids this $50 price difference would be enough to get a big userbase much faster.

Fredi

I guess we'll have to look to a price point around 250$ or more... Sony clearly stated this device was meant to make money, both hardware and software wise. Guess this device is also not really meant for 'kids'.

 

[cthellis42]

I do not think they have to split other stuff.

It depends what is meant by "other stuff." Offhand, I'm mainly talking about certain things (like input/output cords, headphones...) which would usually get put in that they may attempt to bundle separately to keep prices down, not a large feature that needs to be integrated. There'd probably be a data cable included, but they may split out the A/V peripherals as they're not integral to gaming, and are something small and easy that people are bound to pick up without really complaining about it.

 

[Deadmeat]

...

Considering that SCEI officially denied the reported 802.11 plan citing a change of plan, I guess 802.11 is indeed out of PSP and will be made available as an add-on...

 

[Panajev2001a]

Re: ...

Considering that SCEI officially denied the reported 802.11 plan citing a change of plan, I guess 802.11 is indeed out of PSP and will be made available as an add-on...

That is not what they said at the GDC though .

 

[rabidrabbit]

wlan denied officially? where??

 

[McFly]

where??

There, behind the stone on the left.

Fredi