Maybe I'm mistaken, but aren't those this year's games? I don't think they will be released next year.speng said:
Anyway, how well current gen machines/games sell in 2005 depends on how convincing Microsoft is about making X2 a "need."
PSP official price revealed 12 DECEMber
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Anyway, how well current gen machines/games sell in 2005 depends on how convincing Microsoft is about making X2 a "need."
Readykilowatt
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What I mean is:
They are this years games, but you know there will be a tweak to GTA, using the 3.2 engine to get some more cash next year.
Same for GT4, the online capabilities, and possibly Metal Gear.
So another year or slight improvements on existing franchise will still help the PS2 to do well, plus EAs yearly releases.
Speng.
More screens
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/10/27/screens_6111570.html?page=1
I'm getting one but not directly when it get's out. I'm not doing the same mistake many did when buying the PS2 at launch. I'm waiting for the first price fall and when interesting games starts coming out.
But I must say this. Way to gooo Sony. Eat your heart out Nintendo fanboys with stupid claims as "it's going to cost more than 300€!!!" "Battery life is not more than 2 hours!!"
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/10/27/screens_6111570.html?page=1
I'm getting one but not directly when it get's out. I'm not doing the same mistake many did when buying the PS2 at launch. I'm waiting for the first price fall and when interesting games starts coming out.
But I must say this. Way to gooo Sony. Eat your heart out Nintendo fanboys with stupid claims as "it's going to cost more than 300€!!!" "Battery life is not more than 2 hours!!"
Readykilowatt
Regular
Berserk said:
Never compare the PSP to the PS2.
At these prices, it's a pretty good value propostion. That screen alone will seduce a lot of people, even non-gamers, into buying it.
It could also compete for gaming dollars when the Xenon launches. It would be the PSP's first Christmas season so you figure there will be an attractive lineup of games.
It could also compete for gaming dollars when the Xenon launches. It would be the PSP's first Christmas season so you figure there will be an attractive lineup of games.
Teasy said:
Yes and no as price is simply one factor in determining the market you're shooting for. Don't forget that the PSP is also aiming to be a convergence device so it's also competing against other devices like MP3 players & movie players. So the price of the PSP affects consumer acceptance were they to be shopping in the aforementioned markets.
You only need to look at the marketing to see that Sony is still aiming for a different crowd than the usual GBA buying sector. (Oddly enough, if anything it seems that Nintendo is trying to 'sex-up' their image).
That said, if the price is true, then it certainly puts pressure upon the DS.
Teasy said:
Certainly true for many people no doubt. Btw, were you ever interested in the PSP?
Teasy said:PSP certainly can compete at this price though, obviously, which it never could have at $300. Sony obviously knew that as well. If this price is the real full price for a PSP and its games can manage 4 hours (which I'm skeptical of) then we now have a real handheld war on our hands
Again, my argument is that the PSP is not solely competing head-to-head against the DS. Yes the price helps it to but Sony is still trying to capture a different market though they won't complain if they managed to grab some of the DS' as well.
I promised myself to wait until they switch from a .90nm to a .65nm process to buy the PSP, and therefore get a longer battery life out of this.
But, danm, $185 is an awfully tempting price point.
BTW, the price of a good is not necessarily based on the market the good targets, there's plenty others factors to include into the equation.
But, danm, $185 is an awfully tempting price point.
BTW, the price of a good is not necessarily based on the market the good targets, there's plenty others factors to include into the equation.
marconelly!
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Actually, Sony's own SR71 earbuds were available long before iPods. Those are white as well, and pretty famous for their quality/price ratio.
I've always thought the DS would be around the $150-200 mark and the PSP around the $250 at launch. This price is 'slightly lower' than I expected and we have Nintendo to thank for that as consumers, yay!
This kinda reminds me of the SEGA Saturn/ Sony PS1 battle when Sony entered a new market against an established player and they launched close to each other. One also had more dedicated 3D hardware than the other and one was released slightly before the other...
This kinda reminds me of the SEGA Saturn/ Sony PS1 battle when Sony entered a new market against an established player and they launched close to each other. One also had more dedicated 3D hardware than the other and one was released slightly before the other...