Memory Sticks cost too much!!!!

Sony is crazy with the price of the 16GB & 32GB sticks. I wont to buy a 16GB or 32GB card but I am not paying 90.00 bux for it. I bought my 4GB card last year for 40.00 it was an upgrade from a 1GB. With PSN now selling downloadable games, movies, tv shows, comic books & music, us PSP owners are going to need MORE SPACE. 90.00 for a 16GB stick is the same price as 4 games. Keep in mind I have to pay for the games as well. Sony needs a better price for the Sony Memory Sticks, and I am not talking about the bootleg sticks, I mean the real Sony Memory Stick Duo. Does anyone else feel like this about Memory Stick Duo?? What would be a more fair retail price to you??Ive reached my limit on my 4GB and want more stuff from PSN, but just to buy more things from PSN I have to pay 90 bux?? Thats not right.

Well when you think about it you're getting 4 times the space for about half the price it would be

4x4 = 16 _ 40 x 4 = $160 _ 16gb = $90

Look out for sales. I got my 4gb memory stick for 20 bucks :P

You don't have to buy from Sony, You can use like a SanDisk one or so. They about 5-10$ cheaper :). Haha. But you really got no choice in the matter, either buy one or stop buying games. I got 2-4GB memory cards, So i'm fine Xx-Addict-xX

I have to wait for a price drop, not paying 90 for 16Gb thats a wrip off. That why I said they need to lower it now, because the PSN selection was never as diverse as it is now. So keeping them high priced is hurting their cash and my options.

90 bucks for a 32 gig sony stick is a good price. just be aware that there is TONS of fake sony duo cards. its a mess.

90 bucks for a 32 gig sony stick is a good price. just be aware that there is TONS of fake sony duo cards. its a mess.

lost_cheeto

The lowest I saw the 32gb card for was 149$....the 16gb is 89.99 a wally world 94.89 at Target...thats too high...i paid 169.99 for the PSP!

I use a SanDisk 8Gig and it works just fine!jordonj

I need a 16

[QUOTE="jordonj"]I use a SanDisk 8Gig and it works just fine!Coolyfett

I need a 16

Why not just buy two 8gig SanDisk cards and save craploads as compared to buying one 16gig sony card? (unless they have a 16gig SanDisk card, but I haven't seen one)

where are you guys buying your sticks from? I got my m2 from newegg 16gbs for $65.00 USD and no shipping charge. You need to look around. Its usually more expensive at a brick and mortor retail space like best buy or target, while newegg, frys, and amazon have it 20% cheaper and 100% authentic.

You all can thank me later

http://cgi.ebay.com/Sandisk-16GB-Memory-Stick-Pro-Duo-Micro-MS-M2-16-G-GB-/330443474780?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Digital_Camera_Memory_Cards&hash=item4ceff7475c

I totally agree. The only reason I have a 16 gig is because I lucked out and found one for $40 on ebay.

Here is a Lexar one for $60 and it is from a Brick & Mortar store.

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0315851

[QUOTE="Coolyfett"]

[QUOTE="jordonj"]I use a SanDisk 8Gig and it works just fine!magitekk

I need a 16

Why not just buy two 8gig SanDisk cards and save craploads as compared to buying one 16gig sony card? (unless they have a 16gig SanDisk card, but I haven't seen one)

My thing is why have more than one sticks?? The prices of the 16GB and the 32GB are way too high and should come down. You gamers do not have an issue with the price of the Memory Sticks in REGULAR retail? We should not have to seek special deals when the SDHC Cards made by Secure Digital are no where near what a Memory Stick cost...Its just storage yall, it should be cheaper now. It 2010.

where are you guys buying your sticks from? I got my m2 from newegg 16gbs for $65.00 USD and no shipping charge. You need to look around. Its usually more expensive at a brick and mortor retail space like best buy or target, while newegg, frys, and amazon have it 20% cheaper and 100% authentic.

damann22

You found a 16GB for 65? How much does a SDHC 16 card go for?

[QUOTE="magitekk"]

[QUOTE="Coolyfett"]

I need a 16

Coolyfett

Why not just buy two 8gig SanDisk cards and save craploads as compared to buying one 16gig sony card? (unless they have a 16gig SanDisk card, but I haven't seen one)

My thing is why have more than one sticks?? The prices of the 16GB and the 32GB are way too high and should come down. You gamers do not have an issue with the price of the Memory Sticks in REGULAR retail? We should not have to seek special deals when the SDHC Cards made by Secure Digital are no where near what a Memory Stick cost...Its just storage yall, it should be cheaper now. It 2010.

[QUOTE="damann22"]

where are you guys buying your sticks from? I got my m2 from newegg 16gbs for $65.00 USD and no shipping charge. You need to look around. Its usually more expensive at a brick and mortor retail space like best buy or target, while newegg, frys, and amazon have it 20% cheaper and 100% authentic.

Coolyfett

You found a 16GB for 65? How much does a SDHC 16 card go for?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=sdhc+16gb

How about getting those micro sd to memory stick pro duo converters? I have one and it takes two microsd cards. Put two 8gb microsd cards to get 16gb total and my psp thinks i have a memory stick pro duo.

$20 for each 8gb micro sd card plus $7.50 for the converter. $47.50 for 16gb of flash storage for my psp 3000.

this is why I like the Go and everything new is being released on it as well. I have half my 16GB used and I mostly play PSone games so it is worth while to me.

I think the Go is a rip off. A 3000 can be had for as little as $169 (I even got mod nation bundle for $150) coupled with even an expensive memory stick pro duo would be cheaper than the go. The cost drops further with microsd cards and the adapter.

How about getting those micro sd to memory stick pro duo converters? I have one and it takes two microsd cards. Put two 8gb microsd cards to get 16gb total and my psp thinks i have a memory stick pro duo.

$20 for each 8gb micro sd card plus $7.50 for the converter. $47.50 for 16gb of flash storage for my psp 3000.

rawCpoppa

Where did you buy this set?

this is why I like the Go and everything new is being released on it as well. I have half my 16GB used and I mostly play PSone games so it is worth while to me.

dovberg

This is why you like the GO?? Can you explain what you mean?

What he means is that he likes the Go's internal storage capacity. That's probably the main reason why it's more expensive, but you can't complain with 16GB of storage. I have the same on my 1000, but I'm afraid it's not a deal that will help you, I got it as a birthday present, I think it was on sale for 90$ at Future Shop last year, an official Sony, all the same.

How about getting those micro sd to memory stick pro duo converters? I have one and it takes two microsd cards. Put two 8gb microsd cards to get 16gb total and my psp thinks i have a memory stick pro duo.

$20 for each 8gb micro sd card plus $7.50 for the converter. $47.50 for 16gb of flash storage for my psp 3000.

rawCpoppa

I have 2 2 gigs that cost me like 60 dollars in total...now you can buy a 4 gig for 25$ in lot's of places

my recommendation is Sandisk, I believe someone already said that, I also recommend Sandisk you can get them in most electronic shops

and I agree tha the memory cards are way overpriced and you don't even get all the memory advertised, both of my 2 gigs are 1.8 gigs it's really um how should I put this, its false advertiseing! LOL

[QUOTE="Coolyfett"]

[QUOTE="jordonj"]I use a SanDisk 8Gig and it works just fine!magitekk

I need a 16

Why not just buy two 8gig SanDisk cards and save craploads as compared to buying one 16gig sony card? (unless they have a 16gig SanDisk card, but I haven't seen one)

What he means is that he likes the Go's internal storage capacity. That's probably the main reason why it's more expensive, but you can't complain with 16GB of storage. I have the same on my 1000, but I'm afraid it's not a deal that will help you, I got it as a birthday present, I think it was on sale for 90$ at Future Shop last year, an official Sony, all the same.

Granpire

You have an official Sony Stick and that is what I have but it is 4G and I am out of space......I have read that the bootleg brand sticks load slower than the Sony sticks...do you know any thing about that?

I have 2 2 gigs that cost me like 60 dollars in total...now you can buy a 4 gig for 25$ in lot's of places

my recommendation is Sandisk, I believe someone already said that, I also recommend Sandisk you can get them in most electronic shops

and I agree tha the memory cards are way overpriced and you don't even get all the memory advertised, both of my 2 gigs are 1.8 gigs it's really um how should I put this, its false advertiseing! LOL

kk120

Well I dont have a beef with being short changed on exact space...its always a rounded off number. Now that I am aware of all the cool stuff on PSN i want to load up on files, but just to get a 16GB card at target is 93 bux And I have not even seen the 32GBsticks in retail yet. When I bought my PSP in 2007 the 4G stick was like 75bux. I finally filled my 1G and had to upgrade, by the time i got my 4G stick it was only 44bux. I know the price goes down in time, but man...still Im ready to upgrade now...mainly because of PSN, but the price is way high...I may have to take a chance on a bootleg brand...

You have an official Sony Stick and that is what I have but it is 4G and I am out of space......I have read that the bootleg brand sticks load slower than the Sony sticks...do you know any thing about that?

Coolyfett

As a matter of fact, I had a 4GB fake stick from Ebay before this. It worked fine in the beginning, I noticed no speed difference, but the one problem was that it would constantly corrupt my save data, then go on to corrupt my games and even music. It got to the point that it's useless now. I can't even format it, and if I do manage to, the files are corrupted on it in minutes. I don't know if that's the case for everyone, but that's my personal experience.

Buying an official stick will ensure you're getting all the speed and quality, even with a Sandisk stick, there could be a bit less speed, who knows? I know Sony is more expensive, but I've always been impressed with the quality of Sony's hardware. It's your call, but personally, I trust Sony.

Buying an official stick will ensure you're getting all the speed and quality, even with a Sandisk stick, there could be a bit less speed, who knows? I know Sony is more expensive, but I've always been impressed with the quality of Sony's hardware. It's your call, but personally, I trust Sony.

Granpire

[QUOTE="DJ_Lae"] Sony's sticks are made by Sandisk or Lexar (I forget which) so by buying Sony all you're doing is paying for brand name.Granpire

I suppose you're right, getting official Sony products might matter for hardware such as the actual electronics(TVs, MP3 players), but for storage media, you're probably better off buying a less expensive brand like Lexar or Sandisk. Sony doesn't even offer a warranty beside extra ones you pay extra for, there's really no reason to buy official Sony media.

I suppose you're right, getting official Sony products might matter for hardware such as the actual electronics(TVs, MP3 players), but for storage media, you're probably better off buying a less expensive brand like Lexar or Sandisk. Sony doesn't even offer a warranty beside extra ones you pay extra for, there's really no reason to buy official Sony media.

Granpire

You guys can buy 8 gb cards for less than $30 at amazon used. thats what I did. Also you can get 16 gb cards for under $45(used). btw they're sony brand.

Well, no...their TV's still aren't as good as Samsung or Panasonic, and their MP3 player is garbage. o_o

millerjs1986

[QUOTE="Granpire"]

I suppose you're right, getting official Sony products might matter for hardware such as the actual electronics(TVs, MP3 players), but for storage media, you're probably better off buying a less expensive brand like Lexar or Sandisk. Sony doesn't even offer a warranty beside extra ones you pay extra for, there's really no reason to buy official Sony media.

millerjs1986

I thought the PSP was Sony's mp3 player lol??

I thought the PSP was Sony's mp3 player lol??

Coolyfett

i bought my 16 gig for $80. not that bad i presume.