NGP to Cost a Lot More than $250

"We weren't able to get him to budge on the issue of the NGP's price, but we did ask him to opine on the Nintendo 3DS's $250 tag. Instead of offering friendly competitive jabs, he said only, "I think if the quality's there, then the people will find a way to buy it, within reason... I think that if you could create content that consumers sees compelling, they'll find money that they didn't think they had." A bit too reminiscent of former boss Ken Kutaragi's old adages, but hey, it's not like we expected a sub-$300 sticker, anyway."

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"We weren't able to get him to budge on the issue of the NGP's price, but we did ask him to opine on the Nintendo 3DS's $250 tag. Instead of offering friendly competitive jabs, he said only, "I think if the quality's there, then the people will find a way to buy it, within reason... I think that if you could create content that consumers sees compelling, they'll find money that they didn't think they had." A bit too reminiscent of former boss Ken Kutaragi's old adages, but hey, it's not like we expected a sub-$300 sticker, anyway."

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ZIVX

For all those that find the prices too expensive, you've got to step back and take a look at what you're getting for 250 plus.

-Nice, big screen, OLED to boot, with incredible contrast

-Huge performance

-Two cameras and a mic

-Two touch pads

-motion controls(more advanced than ever for a portable device)

-Optional 3G

What we're getting here is the most advanced portable device ever seen- besides the category of laptop computers, but even those don't have many of the technologies seen in the NGP. And even if it costs over $500, I think that'd be little less than it's worth.

I can completely accept anything above and beyond $300, simply because I'm mindful of what I'm getting.

if there are multiple sku's i'd say the base model would run about $300, and 3G units toward $349.99, and we know how gamestop likes to force bundles on us, so we might be looking at $500s with the system and a few options bundled.

^ Credits go to this guy for pointing this out for me

if there are multiple sku's i'd say the base model would run about $300, and 3G units toward $349.99, and we know how gamestop likes to force bundles on us, so we might be looking at $500s with the system and a few options bundled.

Prince_Denspion

Well analysts say 300-350$ and i cant see it going higher

Well analysts say 300-350$ and i cant see it going higher

Wolfetan

i'm still guessing a base model without 3G would be about $299.99, and with 3G, $349.99.

I'll pay 350, no more.

not surprised

"it's not like we expected a sub-$300 sticker, anyway."ZIVX

Look, I'm sorry, but did Sony learn anything from the PS3 and PSP? Why do they think they're last in sales? If it's above $300, I'm not buying it and neither will a lot of people.

Look, I'm sorry, but did Sony learn anything from the PS3 and PSP? Why do they think they're last in sales? If it's above $300, I'm not buying it and neither will a lot of people.

RACiEP

I will get this maybe not right away at launch due to the angry mobs out just to get there hands on it first but Ill get mine. I dont care what is said or what sells more 3DS is gonna get blown out of the water by the PSP2. Right now 3DS fans are clinging to the fact that they think the PSP2 doesnt have games but once it turns out it does have the games to support it goodnight DS.

For all those that find the prices too expensive, you've got to step back and take a look at what you're getting for 250 plus.

-Nice, big screen, OLED to boot, with incredible contrast

-Huge performance

-Two cameras and a mic

-Two touch pads

-motion controls(more advanced than ever for a portable device)

-Optional 3G

What we're getting here is the most advanced portable device ever seen- besides the category of laptop computers, but even those don't have many of the technologies seen in the NGP. And even if it costs over $500, I think that'd be little less than it's worth.

I can completely accept anything above and beyond $300, simply because I'm mindful of what I'm getting.

Granpire

I will get this maybe not right away at launch due to the angry mobs out just to get there hands on it first but Ill get mine. I dont care what is said or what sells more 3DS is gonna get blown out of the water by the PSP2. Right now 3DS fans are clinging to the fact that they think the PSP2 doesnt have games but once it turns out it does have the games to support it goodnight DS.

savagehulk

[QUOTE="RACiEP"]Look, I'm sorry, but did Sony learn anything from the PS3 and PSP? Why do they think they're last in sales? If it's above $300, I'm not buying it and neither will a lot of people.

Granpire

[QUOTE="Granpire"]

For all those that find the prices too expensive, you've got to step back and take a look at what you're getting for 250 plus.

-Nice, big screen, OLED to boot, with incredible contrast

-Huge performance

-Two cameras and a mic

-Two touch pads

-motion controls(more advanced than ever for a portable device)

-Optional 3G

What we're getting here is the most advanced portable device ever seen- besides the category of laptop computers, but even those don't have many of the technologies seen in the NGP. And even if it costs over $500, I think that'd be little less than it's worth.

I can completely accept anything above and beyond $300, simply because I'm mindful of what I'm getting.

ThePlothole

wowowowowo i wouldnt say that...the ps3 included a blue ray player when it luanched...at the time the cheepest blue ray player was 300.00 bucks....not to mention still they are around 100...so you get blue ray...and everyhting xbox offers for the same price..no brainer to me

wowowowowo i wouldnt say that...the ps3 included a blue ray player when it luanched...at the time the cheepest blue ray player was 300.00 bucks....not to mention still they are around 100...so you get blue ray...and everyhting xbox offers for the same price..no brainer to me

diegosanchezMMA

[QUOTE="diegosanchezMMA"]

wowowowowo i wouldnt say that...the ps3 included a blue ray player when it luanched...at the time the cheepest blue ray player was 300.00 bucks....not to mention still they are around 100...so you get blue ray...and everyhting xbox offers for the same price..no brainer to me

ThePlothole

yes, but the ps3 turned out to be much better than the origional xbox.... you have to realize thats the point of putting the blue ray in the ps3 or any other product, they are marketing to more people...trust me people will pay anything to get the item...look at cell phones...there like 600 dolars no contract! people buy them.

yes, but the ps3 turned out to be much better than the origional xbox.... you have to realize thats the point of putting the blue ray in the ps3 or any other product, they are marketing to more people...trust me people will pay anything to get the item...look at cell phones...there like 600 dolars no contract! people buy them.

diegosanchezMMA

[QUOTE="diegosanchezMMA"]

yes, but the ps3 turned out to be much better than the origional xbox.... you have to realize thats the point of putting the blue ray in the ps3 or any other product, they are marketing to more people...trust me people will pay anything to get the item...look at cell phones...there like 600 dolars no contract! people buy them.

ThePlothole

yeah u make a point, but the new psp appeals to a large ammount of people compared to the 3ds...not to mention the new psp offers much more

^ It's too early to say that since barely anyone knows about this machine that was revealed today

I just hope the Aussie price isn't to high

come on guys pls be serious...300-350 is tooooooo much for what u get...with that kinda money you can buy a ps3 slim 320gb bundle which is so much worth it if u consider what u get...i think that 200-250 is the best price and will make the market more competitive with the 3ds to cost around 300....

come on guys pls be serious...300-350 is tooooooo much for what u get...with that kinda money you can buy a ps3 slim 320gb bundle which is so much worth it if u consider what u get...i think that 200-250 is the best price and will make the market more competitive with the 3ds to cost around 300....

newblood04

Sony said to Game Informer "It's not going to be $599."

Well at least we know that much.

QWERTYCommander

I really dont care about the price.

This beast is like an iPhone and a PS3 combined!!

i dont care what it cost, its a day one purchase for me, depending on what games are launched with the device

I'd pay a high premium, but theres a big issue. No umd, meaning no retail sales, and you have to use the psn store? Oh god. Downloading nearly a gig+ isn't the easiest thing in the world. On a normal 2 mbps connection, it takes about 7 hours to download a gig. Holy god. And people thats on a limited internet access plan, screwed.

Could sony actually sell games, each coming on their own huge memory stick? Then again, i guess nintendo does it. A 2gig sd card stick is 10$ in stores. Every game to come on one?

I'm not paying over 350$ for something, thats going to take me over 4+ hours to download 1 high sized game.

Most likely a day one purchase for me.

I'd pay a high premium, but theres a big issue. No umd, meaning no retail sales, and you have to use the psn store? Oh god. Downloading nearly a gig+ isn't the easiest thing in the world. On a normal 2 mbps connection, it takes about 7 hours to download a gig. Holy god. And people thats on a limited internet access plan, screwed.

Could sony actually sell games, each coming on their own huge memory stick? Then again, i guess nintendo does it. A 2gig sd card stick is 10$ in stores. Every game to come on one?

I'm not paying over 350$ for something, thats going to take me over 4+ hours to download 1 high sized game.

$400 minimum

These high end smartphones are $400 off contract, NGP kills em.

I'm going to pre-order mine today at Gamestop.

$400 minimum

These high end smartphones are $400 off contract, NGP kills em.

I'm going to pre-order mine today at Gamestop.

$400 minimum

These high end smartphones are $400 off contract, NGP kills em.

I'm going to pre-order mine today at Gamestop.

My guess is the price is going to be £299 and that is a price I am willing to pay, my guess for NA will be $299-$350.

[QUOTE="Wolfetan"]

Well analysts say 300-350$ and i cant see it going higher

Prince_Denspion

i'm still guessing a base model without 3G would be about $299.99, and with 3G, $349.99.

Look, I'm sorry, but did Sony learn anything from the PS3 and PSP? Why do they think they're last in sales? If it's above $300, I'm not buying it and neither will a lot of people.

RACiEP

This and the fact in the UK it wont be a real world conversion of $ into £ so if for example it is $300 it will end up being £300 :evil:

I went and pre-ordered it today at gamestop, I believe the hype.:)

[QUOTE="Prince_Denspion"]

if there are multiple sku's i'd say the base model would run about $300, and 3G units toward $349.99, and we know how gamestop likes to force bundles on us, so we might be looking at $500s with the system and a few options bundled.

DaAlienMan

Sony doesn't want you to have just 1 job! They want you to have a 2nd job too!

[QUOTE="DaAlienMan"][QUOTE="Prince_Denspion"]

if there are multiple sku's i'd say the base model would run about $300, and 3G units toward $349.99, and we know how gamestop likes to force bundles on us, so we might be looking at $500s with the system and a few options bundled.

GojiMaster

Sony doesn't want you to have just 1 job! They want you to have a 2nd job too!

I'm willing to only to pay up to $350.If it is higher I will just wait for a price drop.