PSP2 Price Leaked?

[TheDestroyer]

While Sony has been busy churning out details about its latest PSP model, the PSP2 (otherwise known as the NGP), they still have been pretty quiet regarding the pricing for it. However, a screenshot from GameStop was sent out to the Internet earlier, sparking a frenzy of speculations about the alleged price tag for the PSP2.

The said screenshot looks like it was taken from a desktop monitor - probably the store's database - showing the "Upcoming Releases for Video Game System". Also included in the list were the Nintendo 3DS Aqua Blue and Cosmo Black models. But we know their prices already, and really, that's not the point of interest of this article.

Yes, on that third line below, it says that the Sony PSP NGP is slated to come out on 01/01/12. Now, this may very well be just a placeholder date, as we're all hearing rumors about it coming out earlier than expected. Like, maybe sometime later this year. But what catches the eye is that column on the far right.

It says "Price". And for the item of Sony PSP NGP, it says US$ 299.99. Of course, this has yet to be confirmed or denied by Sony, and GameStop has yet to release a statement pertaining to this leak from one of their stores.

If you would remember, Michael Pachter previously said that if Sony wants the PSP2 to succeed (but of course they do!) they should make the price the same - or if they can afford, even lower - than that of the iPhone and the iPod Touch.

As it is, a 32GB 4th Gen iPod Touch is being sold in the market for US$ 275, more or less. The 64GB Gen 4 model, however, is at US$ 365. It's also interesting how now people have come to expect competition for Sony beyond the shadows of Nintendo. They know the market is getting more restless everyday, what with the plethora of choices they are being given.

So, if this price tag is true, then hopefully Sony knows the repercussions of that price tag. We've all seen how badly that US$ 250 launch price ended up for the PSP Go. Of course, we're fully expecting them to say that the PSP2 will be worth every penny, and that it can even be as good as the PS3.

Still, the PSP2 is no console, nor would we wish for it to have the price tag of one.

[Source]

Feel free to check the said 'screenshot' on the source. I think the price is decent enough. Price is what I expected it to be.

 

[Arnold Schwarzen]

Would definitely get at that price. That being said I just have doubts it will be $299.99, looks like it'd cost quite a bit more.

 

[justin05]

299? Fair deal. More keen into getting it.

 

[emigre]

Meh, I'll wait until prices are confirmed for the UK and Eurozone. Game companies usually charge us more.

 

[SamAsh07]

Fake, it won't be less than $340.

 

[EJames2100]

Fake, it won't be less than $340.

Source ?

 

[nryn99]

i don't think it'll come that cheap? but if they price it high then they won't get much profit.

 

[DeadLocked]

This is news from gamestop? They know what we know, if that. Wouldn't get excited, people.

 

[Tonitonichopchop]

I'd get this for $299. Seems more than fair actually.

 

[Nottulys]

I'm expecting to pay around $300-400. As it looks like it shall be worth every penny.

 

[Cloak519]

$300 is a fair price. I've been leaning more towards the 3DS over the last two days but hmmm.

 

[BlueStar]

Michael Pachter previously said that if Sony wants the PSP2 to succeed (but of course they do!) they should make the price the same - or if they can afford, even lower - than that of the iPhone and the iPod Touch.

Does anyone actually buy an iPhone for the full price up front though? I know phone plans are different around the world but here you can get any handset 'free' as long as you sign up to the right contract.

$300 is a fair price. I've been leaning more towards the 3DS over the last two days but hmmm.

If it was $300 in the US I'd imagine that would translate into £250 over here.

 

[Bladexdsl]

Michael Pachter previously said that if Sony wants the PSP2 to succeed (but of course they do!) they should make the price the same - or if they can afford, even lower - than that of the iPhone and the iPod Touch.

Does anyone actually buy an iPhone for the full price up front though? I know phone plans are different around the world but here you can get any handset 'free' as long as you sign up to the right contract.

your not actually getting it free though your just practically renting it until your contract is up lets say you pay $20/month locked into a 24 month contract what's that add up to?!

 

[Veho]

Does anyone actually buy an iPhone for the full price up front though? I know phone plans are different around the world but here you can get any handset 'free' as long as you sign up to the right contract.

I'm betting that will be the case with the 3G version too. Phone providers will offer the console cheaper (or even free) with contracts.

 

[shakirmoledina]

thts lower than the massive prices tht were quoted. Considering that the psp was sold here for almost 200$, i guess this will reach around 400$ here... 300$ for the console but what about the games?

 

[Satangel]

Another reason to actually buy a Sony platform, first time I would do that.
If true of course.

 

[SPH73]

Probably legit.

So $325 w/ tax

+$40-$50 for a game

= $365 to $375+ cost of entry

+ possible accessories (probably a case for most people) = more $$$

Hope it comes with a few apps or pre loaded games

 

[BlueStar]

Michael Pachter previously said that if Sony wants the PSP2 to succeed (but of course they do!) they should make the price the same - or if they can afford, even lower - than that of the iPhone and the iPod Touch.

Does anyone actually buy an iPhone for the full price up front though? I know phone plans are different around the world but here you can get any handset 'free' as long as you sign up to the right contract.

your not actually getting it free though your just practically renting it until your contract is up lets say you pay $20/month locked into a 24 month contract what's that add up to?!

Yes, but you're paying it off bit by bit and you're getting the deal of phone and contract. If you pay the whole lot up front, you then have a phone with no call time or data allowance and you've got to go buy a contract seperately.

 

[ZeroTm]

Could we please stop the price rumor threads? We had dozens of them for the 3dS and most were wrong

 

[GundamXXX]

Funny how people gladly pay 300 for this and complain about the 3DS being expensive

Contradict much?