How exactly is the Playstation VITA overpriced?

[QUOTE="Eponique"]The Vita memory cards are overpriced.Solid_Tango

[QUOTE="Eponique"]The Vita memory cards are overpriced.Solid_Tango

Yes they are. You can get a 32GB SD card for less than $40, compared to the 32GB Vita Memory Card that costs $100.

[QUOTE="Solid_Tango"][QUOTE="Eponique"]The Vita memory cards are overpriced.Phoenix534

Yes they are. You can get a 32GB SD card for less than $40, compared to the 32GB Vita Memory Card that costs $100.

That's $60 of pure profit for Sony.

It's such a ripoff when you think about it.

It's not overpriced, it's expensive.

[QUOTE="SRW-MKII"][QUOTE="Second_Hokage"] I meant land, and if im off on that too w/eSecond_Hokage

damn Second_Hokage, YOU STILL posting dumb ass topics.How are those analog sticks and my font, like them? You're such cry-babying trash :lol:

and no it's not overpriced for having such wonderful graphix lol

[QUOTE="todd2r"][QUOTE="free_milk"]

Exactly an iphone isl ike 400£ for crying outloud.

To all the fanboys who will post on this my thread i just want to let u know my 3ds is collecting dust.

Promised_Trini

How is that game? I am buying 3Ds after my Vita that's one of the games I wanna pick up.

The Vita memory cards are overpriced.Eponique

[QUOTE="todd2r"][QUOTE="free_milk"]

Exactly an iphone isl ike 400£ for crying outloud.

To all the fanboys who will post on this my thread i just want to let u know my 3ds is collecting dust.

free_milk

Flick the 3D on, there's your 3D. You probrably prefer analog than circle pad

[QUOTE="mems_1224"]because not only do you have to pay $200+ but you also have to pay for the over priced memory card. and if you're dumb enough to get a 3G version you also have to pay $25 a month for slow internetD4W1L4H

[QUOTE="Eponique"]The Vita memory cards are overpriced.IAmNot_fun

I don't want to pay $50 for 8 hour long games.

Once the library is comprised of better games then I consider game price to also be a factor of it being overpriced.

The system itself I'd pay $250 for if not the fact that the accessories/games just aren't worth that investment.

[QUOTE="D4W1L4H"][QUOTE="mems_1224"]because not only do you have to pay $200+ but you also have to pay for the over priced memory card. and if you're dumb enough to get a 3G version you also have to pay $25 a month for slow internetJohnF111

Thank god Canada won't be getting the 3g anytime soon.

Because VITA haz no gamez.

[QUOTE="Eponique"]The Vita memory cards are overpriced.Solid_Tango

Compared to Micro SD cards? They definitely are overpriced.

[QUOTE="IAmNot_fun"][QUOTE="Eponique"]The Vita memory cards are overpriced.SW__Troll

I don't want to pay $50 for 8 hour long games.

Once the library is comprised of better games then I consider game price to also be a factor of it being overpriced.

The system itself I'd pay $250 for if not the fact that the accessories/games just aren't worth that investment.

I would say this is a bigger problem for the Vita than the memory cards.

The only games that I'd see myself playing for more than 8 hours are just ports of existing games on other consoles.

[QUOTE="IAmNot_fun"][QUOTE="Eponique"]The Vita memory cards are overpriced.SW__Troll

I don't want to pay $50 for 8 hour long games.

Once the library is comprised of better games then I consider game price to also be a factor of it being overpriced.

The system itself I'd pay $250 for if not the fact that the accessories/games just aren't worth that investment.

Only one game is $50 and it will probably be one of the last. There are longer and cheaper option than Golden Abyss on the Vita like Wipeout.

[QUOTE="IAmNot_fun"][QUOTE="Eponique"]The Vita memory cards are overpriced.SW__Troll

I don't want to pay $50 for 8 hour long games.

Once the library is comprised of better games then I consider game price to also be a factor of it being overpriced.

The system itself I'd pay $250 for if not the fact that the accessories/games just aren't worth that investment.

the memory cards are overpriced, the system is not.

You bloody Americans should be the last complain, you get it for a mere $250. People were expecting it to be priced at $350 yet you people still whine. If anyone should complain it should be us in the UK since we have to pay £220 / $350. Even then, it's still reasonable considering all the amazing tech inside it. Bloody cheapskate Americans..

sony need to create a cloud storage system for Vita, then the memory card problem is solved, then people only have to buy one if they want to buy games digitally or if they want to put music and movies on it.

You bloody Americans should be the last complain, you get it for a mere $250. People were expecting it to be priced at $350 yet you people still whine. If anyone should complain it should be us in the UK since we have to pay £220 / $350. Even then, it's still reasonable considering all the amazing tech inside it. Bloody cheapskate Americans..

Asim90

You bloody Americans should be the last complain, you get it for a mere $250. People were expecting it to be priced at $350 yet you people still whine. If anyone should complain it should be us in the UK since we have to pay £220 / $350. Even then, it's still reasonable considering all the amazing tech inside it. Bloody cheapskate Americans..

Asim90

Jeez, it is $350 in the UK? It is going to bomb in the UK. How expensive is it in Japan? Is it the same price over there?

As consumer, you have two options -

Go to the DD route (cheaper savings in the long run) - which you would probably need a 32 GB memstick or buy your games retail - which you would need a 8 GB memstick

For DD route, you can buy a PSVita + 32 GB = $350

For Retail route, you can buy a PS Vita + 8 GB = $280

DD route seems the way to go considering you can save $$$ in the long run.

[QUOTE="Asim90"]

You bloody Americans should be the last complain, you get it for a mere $250. People were expecting it to be priced at $350 yet you people still whine. If anyone should complain it should be us in the UK since we have to pay £220 / $350. Even then, it's still reasonable considering all the amazing tech inside it. Bloody cheapskate Americans..

arkephonic

Jeez, it is $350 in the UK? It is going to bomb in the UK. How expensive is it in Japan? Is it the same price over there?

Yes it is. Here are the UK prices:

WiFi Model - £220 / $350
WiFi and 3G Model - £270 / $427

Not sure about Japan. So I'd say the folks in the states are getting a sweet deal as usual. They also whine, complain and are ungrateful, as usual.

You bloody Americans should be the last complain, you get it for a mere $250. People were expecting it to be priced at $350 yet you people still whine. If anyone should complain it should be us in the UK since we have to pay £220 / $350. Even then, it's still reasonable considering all the amazing tech inside it. Bloody cheapskate Americans..

Asim90

Uh, why in the hell has no one mentioned this price jump in other regions? People are all wondering why the thing is bombing in Japan. Well duh, look at the price! I thought it was $250 in all regions....

Uh, why in the hell has no one mentioned this price jump in other regions? People are all wondering why the thing is bombing in Japan. Well duh, look at the price! I thought it was $250 in all regions....

arkephonic

It's not as easy as a straight FX exchange. You have to take into account that minimum wage, cost of living, etc. are different as well.

Uh, why in the hell has no one mentioned this price jump in other regions? People are all wondering why the thing is bombing in Japan. Well duh, look at the price! I thought it was $250 in all regions....

arkephonic

It isn't really a price jump. Many things in EU and AU are more expensive than in the US.

[QUOTE="Asim90"]

You bloody Americans should be the last complain, you get it for a mere $250. People were expecting it to be priced at $350 yet you people still whine. If anyone should complain it should be us in the UK since we have to pay £220 / $350. Even then, it's still reasonable considering all the amazing tech inside it. Bloody cheapskate Americans..

arkephonic

Jeez, it is $350 in the UK? It is going to bomb in the UK. How expensive is it in Japan? Is it the same price over there?

I'm a strong supporter of the Vita and I made up my mind already that I am going to buy one (in the US), but there is no chance in hell I would buy one for the price it is going for in Japan and the UK. Not a chance.

Uh, why in the hell has no one mentioned this price jump in other regions? People are all wondering why the thing is bombing in Japan. Well duh, look at the price! I thought it was $250 in all regions....

arkephonic

[QUOTE="SW__Troll"]

[QUOTE="IAmNot_fun"] This is the actual problem.minh800

I don't want to pay $50 for 8 hour long games.

Once the library is comprised of better games then I consider game price to also be a factor of it being overpriced.

The system itself I'd pay $250 for if not the fact that the accessories/games just aren't worth that investment.

Only one game is $50 and it will probably be one of the last. There are longer and cheaper option than Golden Abyss on the Vita like Wipeout.

Wipeout's not really my thing.

That was one of the games I originally got for the PSP when I bought that at launch, and I never played it that much.

Uh, why in the hell has no one mentioned this price jump in other regions? People are all wondering why the thing is bombing in Japan. Well duh, look at the price! I thought it was $250 in all regions....

arkephonic

[QUOTE="Asim90"]

You bloody Americans should be the last complain, you get it for a mere $250. People were expecting it to be priced at $350 yet you people still whine. If anyone should complain it should be us in the UK since we have to pay £220 / $350. Even then, it's still reasonable considering all the amazing tech inside it. Bloody cheapskate Americans..

arkephonic

Jeez, it is $350 in the UK? It is going to bomb in the UK. How expensive is it in Japan? Is it the same price over there?

I'm a strong supporter of the Vita and I made up my mind already that I am going to buy one (in the US), but there is no chance in hell I would buy one for the price it is going for in Japan and the UK. Not a chance.

arkephonic

[QUOTE="arkephonic"]

Uh, why in the hell has no one mentioned this price jump in other regions? People are all wondering why the thing is bombing in Japan. Well duh, look at the price! I thought it was $250 in all regions....

DrTrafalgarLaw

Wow, that's crazy. Lol @ Americans complaining about video game prices. We have it good.

[QUOTE="arkephonic"]

Uh, why in the hell has no one mentioned this price jump in other regions? People are all wondering why the thing is bombing in Japan. Well duh, look at the price! I thought it was $250 in all regions....

minh800

It isn't really a price jump. Many things in EU and AU are more expensive than in the US.

There definitely is a price jump. A reasonable inflated price would be between £180 - £190. For instance with the PS3, we pay around $40 - $50 extra. With the Vita, we are being charged a lot more. I presume Sony assume it will do well regardless since Europe loves PlayStation, where as they need to reclaim some ground in the US. It could easily backfire though.

[QUOTE="arkephonic"]

[QUOTE="Asim90"]

You bloody Americans should be the last complain, you get it for a mere $250. People were expecting it to be priced at $350 yet you people still whine. If anyone should complain it should be us in the UK since we have to pay £220 / $350. Even then, it's still reasonable considering all the amazing tech inside it. Bloody cheapskate Americans..

D4W1L4H

Jeez, it is $350 in the UK? It is going to bomb in the UK. How expensive is it in Japan? Is it the same price over there?

A hand held GAME system should NEVER cost $250 or more. Ever. I refused to buy a 3DS until the price drop.

[QUOTE="DrTrafalgarLaw"]

[QUOTE="arkephonic"]

Uh, why in the hell has no one mentioned this price jump in other regions? People are all wondering why the thing is bombing in Japan. Well duh, look at the price! I thought it was $250 in all regions....

arkephonic

Wow, that's crazy. Lol @ Americans complaining about video game prices. We have it good.

[QUOTE="DrTrafalgarLaw"]

[QUOTE="arkephonic"]

Uh, why in the hell has no one mentioned this price jump in other regions? People are all wondering why the thing is bombing in Japan. Well duh, look at the price! I thought it was $250 in all regions....

arkephonic

Wow, that's crazy. Lol @ Americans complaining about video game prices. We have it good.

[QUOTE="D4W1L4H"][QUOTE="arkephonic"]

Jeez, it is $350 in the UK? It is going to bomb in the UK. How expensive is it in Japan? Is it the same price over there?

zarshack

[QUOTE="arkephonic"]

[QUOTE="DrTrafalgarLaw"] Price jump? It has always been like this, your prices in $ is our price in €. A game that costs $40 in the states, usually costs €40 over here and mostly even €50. New releases are €60 ($78) over here, up to €70 ($92) on PSN/XBL.

It has been like this to screw Europeans over and over, and since we don't buy as much as software as in Japan or U.S....they also drop support on DD like PSN and XBL, saying there is no market for it. Offcourse there is no market for it if these extortion rates keep up.

zarshack

Wow, that's crazy. Lol @ Americans complaining about video game prices. We have it good.

[QUOTE="zarshack"]

[QUOTE="arkephonic"]

Wow, that's crazy. Lol @ Americans complaining about video game prices. We have it good.

DrTrafalgarLaw

What makes it expensive is them making the memory cards all but mandatory and then jacking the memory card prices sky high.AmazonTreeBoa