How exactly is the Playstation VITA overpriced?

250 dollars plus a good and expensive memory card just to get started.

[QUOTE="Second_Hokage"][QUOTE="SRW-MKII"] ... yeah, you see when determining potential buyers it is better to use population instead of land mass. babycakin

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

When this costs less than this you know somethings wrong because all the vita has is portability over the ps3.Ironbash

I just checked the US Amazon and they have a 4GB Vita Memory Card for $20! Why are you people complaining? 4GB is more than enough to actually play the games and store savedata. Obviously if you want to purchase a lot of retail games on PSN you'll need more, but you can easily manage with 4GB if you buy physical.

You also get the option to purchase 32GB. We in Europe are limited to 16GB. Once again WE get the shaft and you lot complain.

I just checked the US Amazon and they have a 4GB Vita Memory Card for $20! Why are you people complaining? 4GB is more than enough to actually play the games and store savedata. Obviously if you want to purchase a lot of retail games on PSN you'll need more, but you can easily manage with 4GB if you buy physical.

You also get the option to purchase 32GB. We in Europe are limited to 16GB. Once again WE get the shaft and you lot complain.

Asim90

When the Vita was announced and the price was annouced 250$ EVERYONE cheered, I remember that E3 like it was yesterday, everyone was expecting a much more expensive handheld because of everything it had and the price of the 3DS and it not having almost anything. It's just haters doing the hating.

It isn't overpriced at all. It is killer tech, and if it is reliable I may buy one before too long. Depends on the game lineup come E3.

[QUOTE="Asim90"]

I just checked the US Amazon and they have a 4GB Vita Memory Card for $20! Why are you people complaining? 4GB is more than enough to actually play the games and store savedata. Obviously if you want to purchase a lot of retail games on PSN you'll need more, but you can easily manage with 4GB if you buy physical.

You also get the option to purchase 32GB. We in Europe are limited to 16GB. Once again WE get the shaft and you lot complain.

Bigboi500

How is 4GB nothing? A 32GB memory card is NOT a necessity! It's a luxury. If you want a luxury then fork out the cash. A memory card is only NEEDED to store savedata in which case 4GB will store thousands.

If you buy games at retail then you don't need a large memory card. Again, it's a luxury so fork out the cash or stop whining.

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"]

[QUOTE="Asim90"]

I just checked the US Amazon and they have a 4GB Vita Memory Card for $20! Why are you people complaining? 4GB is more than enough to actually play the games and store savedata. Obviously if you want to purchase a lot of retail games on PSN you'll need more, but you can easily manage with 4GB if you buy physical.

You also get the option to purchase 32GB. We in Europe are limited to 16GB. Once again WE get the shaft and you lot complain.

Asim90

How is 4GB nothing? A 32GB memory card is NOT a necessity! It's a luxury. If you want a luxury then fork out the cash. A memory card is only NEEDED to store savedata in which case 4GB will store thousands.

If you buy games at retail then you don't need a large memory card. Again, it's a luxury so fork out the cash or stop whining.

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"]

[QUOTE="Asim90"]

I just checked the US Amazon and they have a 4GB Vita Memory Card for $20! Why are you people complaining? 4GB is more than enough to actually play the games and store savedata. Obviously if you want to purchase a lot of retail games on PSN you'll need more, but you can easily manage with 4GB if you buy physical.

You also get the option to purchase 32GB. We in Europe are limited to 16GB. Once again WE get the shaft and you lot complain.

Asim90

How is 4GB nothing? A 32GB memory card is NOT a necessity! It's a luxury. If you want a luxury then fork out the cash. A memory card is only NEEDED to store savedata in which case 4GB will store thousands.

If you buy games at retail then you don't need a large memory card. Again, it's a luxury so fork out the cash or stop whining.

[QUOTE="Asim90"]

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"]4GB is good for next to nothing. 32GB is the only way to go.

Bigboi500

How is 4GB nothing? A 32GB memory card is NOT a necessity! It's a luxury. If you want a luxury then fork out the cash. A memory card is only NEEDED to store savedata in which case 4GB will store thousands.

If you buy games at retail then you don't need a large memory card. Again, it's a luxury so fork out the cash or stop whining.

Please try and use your brain for a minute. People are claiming that you need a huge memory stick to 'get you going'.. that is nonsense. The Vita is a gaming device and a memory stick is REQUIRED to store savedata. Again, 4GB will more than enough for this.

The vast majority of people buy games at retail and everyone can do this. Now, IF you want to go digitial and store lots on a card then that is your choice. BUT, it is a CHOICE. You aren't forced to spend money on a big memory stick to play the games. You CAN play them by buying the game on the darn memory stick at retail.

DD is an additional option where you will need to spend more. BUT, it is an OPTION. Not a requirement. You're implying that everyone needs 32GB to actually use the device and play the games which is false.

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"]

[QUOTE="Asim90"]

How is 4GB nothing? A 32GB memory card is NOT a necessity! It's a luxury. If you want a luxury then fork out the cash. A memory card is only NEEDED to store savedata in which case 4GB will store thousands.

If you buy games at retail then you don't need a large memory card. Again, it's a luxury so fork out the cash or stop whining.

Asim90

Please try and use your brain for a minute. People are claiming that you need a huge memory stick to 'get you going'.. that is nonsense. The Vita is a gaming device and a memory stick is REQUIRED to store savedata. Again, 4GB will more than enough for this.

The vast majority of people buy games at retail and everyone can do this. Now, IF you want to go digitial and store lots on a card then that is your choice. BUT, it is a CHOICE. You aren't forced to spend money on a big memory stick to play the games. You CAN play them by buying the game on the darn memory stick at retail.

DD is an additional option where you will need to spend more. BUT, it is an OPTION. Not a requirement. You're implying that everyone needs 32GB to actually use the device and play the games which is false.

Are you getting it yet?

[QUOTE="el3m2tigre"]

[QUOTE="minh800"]

A new product costs as much as something thats 5+ years old. Oh yeah, definitely overpriced. >_>

OT: It's not. The cards and Uncharted are. But not the system.

minh800

You could put it however you want. When a handheld cost more than current HD consoles, it's overpriced.

lol. So is this a bias towards handhelds or tech altogether? The Amazon Kindle is sold for a small loss but costs as much as the 360, is it overpriced?

Except, the Kindle isn't meant for gaming...

[QUOTE="Asim90"]

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"]It IS NEEDED if you are going to download digital games and store media. Who the hell is gonna just save game data and do nothing else with their Vita? Get real and stop trying to bullsh*t people with idiotic propaganda.

Bigboi500

Please try and use your brain for a minute. People are claiming that you need a huge memory stick to 'get you going'.. that is nonsense. The Vita is a gaming device and a memory stick is REQUIRED to store savedata. Again, 4GB will more than enough for this.

The vast majority of people buy games at retail and everyone can do this. Now, IF you want to go digitial and store lots on a card then that is your choice. BUT, it is a CHOICE. You aren't forced to spend money on a big memory stick to play the games. You CAN play them by buying the game on the darn memory stick at retail.

DD is an additional option where you will need to spend more. BUT, it is an OPTION. Not a requirement. You're implying that everyone needs 32GB to actually use the device and play the games which is false.

Are you getting it yet?

Ask a moronic question and go off topic.. yes that really helps your argument.

[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?

It's not overpriced, it's expensive.

I agree with you, Asim. I only buy retail, physical copies of games. I have zero interest in digitally distributed games whatsoever. The 4GB memory card would be more than enough to suit my needs. The larger memory cards are a luxury, they are needed if you want to take advantage of everything the device is capable of, but for me it wouldn't be needed.

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"]

[QUOTE="Asim90"]

Please try and use your brain for a minute. People are claiming that you need a huge memory stick to 'get you going'.. that is nonsense. The Vita is a gaming device and a memory stick is REQUIRED to store savedata. Again, 4GB will more than enough for this.

The vast majority of people buy games at retail and everyone can do this. Now, IF you want to go digitial and store lots on a card then that is your choice. BUT, it is a CHOICE. You aren't forced to spend money on a big memory stick to play the games. You CAN play them by buying the game on the darn memory stick at retail.

DD is an additional option where you will need to spend more. BUT, it is an OPTION. Not a requirement. You're implying that everyone needs 32GB to actually use the device and play the games which is false.

Are you getting it yet?

Asim90

Ask a moronic question and go off topic.. yes that really helps your argument.

Your simple-minded matter-of-fact statements about the 4GB memory card being enough to save data is technically enough for a bare minimum, but that's not what most people want, and not what they'll accept.

[QUOTE="Asim90"]

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"]Are you a used car salesman by chance?

Bigboi500

Ask a moronic question and go off topic.. yes that really helps your argument.

Your simple-minded matter-of-fact statements about the 4GB memory card being enough to save data is technically enough for a bare minimum, but that's not what most people want, and not what they'll accept.

The memory cards are overpriced, yes, but the 4GB card exists for a reason. It exists for people like me who would not buy anything digitally, and would buy all their games retail, using the memory card for saving purposes only. It's nice to have the option of a smaller memory card, especially if I don't need the extra space.

The memory cards are overpriced, yes, but the 4GB card exists for a reason. It exists for people like me who would not buy anything digitally, and would buy all their games retail, using the memory card for saving purposes only. It's nice to have the option of a smaller memory card, especially if I don't need the extra space.

arkephonic

[QUOTE="arkephonic"]

The memory cards are overpriced, yes, but the 4GB card exists for a reason. It exists for people like me who would not buy anything digitally, and would buy all their games retail, using the memory card for saving purposes only. It's nice to have the option of a smaller memory card, especially if I don't need the extra space.

Bigboi500

Uncharted is JUST over 2GB i assume DD only games will be alot less the smallest game i think was roughly 400MB, And uncharted is a HUGE game, one MAYBE two 4GB Memory cards will be enough, and hell if alot more games come out that you want then most likely card prices will drop by then I dont see why your complaining about it =s. Im not trying to justify the cards they sure are expensive but until they drop in price there are very easy ways to get around them.

Also whats with people saying all the games are $50 ? even aussie prices at Ozgameshop is not that much, Uncharted is $52 and ill most likely wait for a price drop but the rest are alot lower, hell if its still too much wait for a price drop or wait for deals.

Also whats with people saying all the games are $50 ? even aussie prices at Ozgameshop is not that much, Uncharted is $52 and ill most likely wait for a price drop but the rest are alot lower, hell if its still too much wait for a price drop or wait for deals.

Blake135

[QUOTE="Blake135"]

Also whats with people saying all the games are $50 ? even aussie prices at Ozgameshop is not that much, Uncharted is $52 and ill most likely wait for a price drop but the rest are alot lower, hell if its still too much wait for a price drop or wait for deals.

zarshack

Uncharted is $60 ? Dam no wonder I stick to online stores these days haha.

it isn't the system itself that is considered over priced by most people it is the memory cards and the (supposed)requirements for them.

Weren't people saying that i could be as high as $300-$350 before it was shown at E3? Then SONY decides to take a blow and sell it at $250... and still people are complaining? ...poor people...

Second_Hokage

Right. Allow me to knock reality to come back biting bloody hard:

1. 250 for a system which requires PROPRIETARY memory cards only released by Sony. An ideal one for a half-***** backward compatibility is the 16 gb to 32 gb. GUESS WHAT?! They cost 60 or 100 bucks respectively.

2. The choice of games range from 40-50 bucks a pop. (40 I do not mind, the 50 dollar ones are ridiculous)

3. Sony ISN'T losing money on the wi-fi version. The machine costs less to make. and they're selling it for 250.

So $300+ for a bloody portable is going into console territory. I would have been fine with 250 had they used a more standardized format and better BC option, but seriously they haven't and it grinds my gears.

its at a great price point

[QUOTE="babycakin"]

[QUOTE="Second_Hokage"] damn, 120,000,000 and only 500,000 sold... it just hit me.Second_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

I'm done. Vita not overpriced, the memory cards are.

its at a great price point

ProtossX

as disgusted as I am to say this...the troll is right, it's a good price point for good hardware. 229.99 would of been better

THANK YOU!

Before E3
$400=Sony bombs
$350=Would suck, but not unlikely
$300=This is what I expect, decent price, fair, do want, won't be lower
$250=keep friggin dreaming

After E3=HOLY CRAP $250!!!

After 3DS price drop=Overpriced must flop Sony doomed trololo

Everyone whining about the memory stick, no one expected it to even be $250. If you bought a 3DS at launch you have to buy the stupid analogue attachment now, that's like buying a Vita and an 8GB stick, no?

THANK YOU!

Before E3
$400=Sony bombs
$350=Would suck, but not unlikely
$300=This is what I expect, decent price, fair, do want, won't be lower
$250=keep friggin dreaming

After E3=HOLY CRAP $250!!!

After 3DS price drop=Overpriced must flop Sony doomed trololo

Everyone whining about the memory stick, no one expected it to even be $250. If you bought a 3DS at launch you have to buy the stupid analogue attachment now, that's like buying a Vita and an 8GB stick, no?

RandomWinner

It's consumer perception.

We view any item that has been subjected to a higher cost than was advertised--even if it was a good deal before--as overpriced.

In the same way a sale lures in the consumer, a price hike repulses the consumer.

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The Circle Pad Pro for the 3DS is optional and will remain optional for 3DS games.

A memory card is not optional, especially if someone wants to capitalize on the benefits of buying in the digital rather than the retail market.

[QUOTE="zarshack"]

[QUOTE="Blake135"]

Also whats with people saying all the games are $50 ? even aussie prices at Ozgameshop is not that much, Uncharted is $52 and ill most likely wait for a price drop but the rest are alot lower, hell if its still too much wait for a price drop or wait for deals.

Blake135

Uncharted is $60 ? Dam no wonder I stick to online stores these days haha.

The Vita is a gimped PS3.

The Vita, after the REQUIRED memory card (only 4GB? lawl) and a game, costs DOUBLE the price of a PS3 Slim 120GB bundle.

True true but I generaly buy from them, cheapest place for games unless a retail store has a crazy sale going, Price will probably drop soon after its release.

the thing thats overpriced is the memory card.

It's not that it's overpriced. It's just that it's too much to ask for a handheld. Regardless of it's amazing specs. I think at least. An impulse buyer will be like "lol why get that tiny thing when I get can get a PS3 for cheaper"

Or something.

[QUOTE="Bigboi500"]

[QUOTE="arkephonic"]

The memory cards are overpriced, yes, but the 4GB card exists for a reason. It exists for people like me who would not buy anything digitally, and would buy all their games retail, using the memory card for saving purposes only. It's nice to have the option of a smaller memory card, especially if I don't need the extra space.

Blake135

Uncharted is JUST over 2GB i assume DD only games will be alot less the smallest game i think was roughly 400MB, And uncharted is a HUGE game, one MAYBE two 4GB Memory cards will be enough, and hell if alot more games come out that you want then most likely card prices will drop by then I dont see why your complaining about it =s. Im not trying to justify the cards they sure are expensive but until they drop in price there are very easy ways to get around them.

The Vita is a gimped PS3.

The Vita, after the REQUIRED memory card (only 4GB? lawl) and a game, costs DOUBLE the price of a PS3 Slim 120GB bundle.

FashionFreak

[QUOTE="FashionFreak"]

The Vita is a gimped PS3.

The Vita, after the REQUIRED memory card (only 4GB? lawl) and a game, costs DOUBLE the price of a PS3 Slim 120GB bundle.

nightshade869

shouldn't you already have TV to watch...TV? This could be up for debate, don't need multi hundred dollar, just play on SD if you have one.

already comes with one controller, good enough

you don't need a bluetooth headset at all, only online

if your house/home don't have electricity regardless of PS3 or not..

Vita needs a memory card just to save your progress, you wouldn't want to start over and over now would you?

[QUOTE="FashionFreak"]

The Vita is a gimped PS3.

The Vita, after the REQUIRED memory card (only 4GB? lawl) and a game, costs DOUBLE the price of a PS3 Slim 120GB bundle.

nightshade869

Chances are you already have a tv, or else you wouldn't buy a Vita or PS3. You'd be buying a TV. The TV isn't included in the price of the PS3.

The controller is included in the PS3 bundle.

I've been playing PS3 multiplayer since its launch without a bluetooth headset.

Both have electric bills. You will be playing electric bills while charging the Vita.

Cross game chat is useless. There's no point in talking to your friends if you're not playing the same game. It's too distracting.

to the people that want it it is not overpriced.

to the people who think it is overpriced **** you, nobody wants to use your money anyway so quit being a pissant.

[QUOTE="nightshade869"][QUOTE="FashionFreak"]

The Vita is a gimped PS3.

The Vita, after the REQUIRED memory card (only 4GB? lawl) and a game, costs DOUBLE the price of a PS3 Slim 120GB bundle.

babycakin

shouldn't you already have TV to watch...TV? This could be up for debate, don't need multi hundred dollar, just play on SD if you have one.

already comes with one controller, good enough

you don't need a bluetooth headset at all, only online

if your house/home don't have electricity regardless of PS3 or not..

Vita needs a memory card just to save your progress, you wouldn't want to start over and over now would you?

[QUOTE="babycakin"]

[QUOTE="nightshade869"] But your PS3 requires a multi hundred dollar HDTV, 55 dollar controllers, a bluetooth headset, an outlet so you can pay for electric bill too. So....I think by your logic you fail b/c the Vita you can use out of the box on its own and has more memory than the PS3 and cross game chat.campzor

shouldn't you already have TV to watch...TV? This could be up for debate, don't need multi hundred dollar, just play on SD if you have one.

already comes with one controller, good enough

you don't need a bluetooth headset at all, only online

if your house/home don't have electricity regardless of PS3 or not..

Vita needs a memory card just to save your progress, you wouldn't want to start over and over now would you?

Just talking about PS3. I do remember those days, N64 and PS1 both needed memory card/memory pak if I am correct

People complaining about prices.I am on the EB games site right now,and the only game I see for 50 is Uncharted.Everything else is 40.Hell even some games for 30.

People complaining about prices.I am on the EB games site right now,and the only game I see for 50 is Uncharted.Everything else is 40.Hell even some games for 30.

Promised_Trini

To me the vita is just plain irrelevent. I already have an ipad that keeps me entertained on the go: games, web surfing, music, reading, apps, etc. There is no point for the vita in my world.