Corris 42 Posted June 7, 2011 Before Kaz Hirai or any other Sony officials announced the actual price of the recently renamed PlayStation Vita, the company's PR wing tipped us off to the price and release date: PlayStation Vita will launch worldwide "by the end of 2011," and will arrive in two models starting at $249. SCE detailed the two separate PSV models as a 3G/Wi-Fi version running $299/?299/?29,980, and a Wi-Fi-only model for $249/ ?249/?24,980.Sony excuses the bizarre name by explaining its Latin roots, saying "Vita" was specifically chosen for its meaning of "life." Apparently Sony believes mobile gaming is life? We're trying here, but it's ... it's kind of a bizarre name. Joystiq And confirmed on stage, lol. That's a great price to go head to head with the 3DS, we will probably be ripped off here though. :p TROPHIES :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danisflying527 5 Posted June 7, 2011 Joystiq And confirmed on stage, lol. That's a great price to go head to head with the 3DS, we will probably be ripped off here though. :p TROPHIES :D Meh I'd much rather buy something for $250 like the Vita which has been seriously improved rather than a DS Lite with 3D Tacked on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boxster17 78 Posted June 7, 2011 Makes me glad I held off on picking up a 3DS because it looks like I'll definitely be picking this up instead. While there are many Nintendo games I like, I just can't resist being able to play Uncharted on the go, and the integration with the PS3 is looking promising if Ruin (I think it was this game?) is anything to go by for future games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kondrath 107 Posted June 7, 2011 Whoah! That's way cheaper than what I was expecting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iuerg87yerg879e0rg9erugjer 39 Posted June 7, 2011 kudos to sony, nintendo will be ****ed off right now on figuring how to beat the vita Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KoL 36 Posted June 7, 2011 Joystiq And confirmed on stage, lol. That's a great price to go head to head with the 3DS, we will probably be ripped off here though. :p TROPHIES :D So its going to have trophies too? :whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vandalsquad 526 Posted June 7, 2011 Why is there over a $160 dollar mark up for euro/pal regions again? God dammit Sony. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corris 42 Posted June 7, 2011 So its going to have trophies too? :whistle: They showed it was going to have trophies a while ago, I just wanted to mention it again anyway, lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darth Radeon 5 Posted June 7, 2011 the 3DS is doomed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roxkis 48 Posted June 7, 2011 Wow, I never imagined it would be priced at 250. PSV is looking mighty tempting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corris 42 Posted June 7, 2011 Just saw Oddworld: Munch's Oddysee and Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath coming to PS Vita this holiday season, with cross platform cloud saves # Awesome :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noveed 21 Posted June 7, 2011 I hope the UK does not get screwed over... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LingeringSoul 11 Posted June 7, 2011 Definitely a solid price point. Between the price point and the inclusion of Street Fighter vs Tekken, it's looking like a really tempting buy. The Vita pretty much saved Sony's E3 press conference for me (though that name will take some getting used to). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davo 146 Posted June 7, 2011 I have to give Sony kudos for finally having a damn clue. Pricing it the exact same as the 3DS, whilst being better, isn't normally a Sony move. They may finally get a win in the handheld market. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timster 1,448 Posted June 7, 2011 I hope the UK does not get screwed over... look at the price and you'll see they already have. 249 Euros is about 365 US Dollars Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Teej 203 Posted June 7, 2011 look at the price and you'll see they already have. 249 Euros is about 365 US Dollars UK uses GBP not Euros... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blackhearted 512 Posted June 7, 2011 I have to give Sony kudos for finally having a damn clue. Pricing it the exact same as the 3DS, whilst being better, isn't normally a Sony move. They may finally get a win in the handheld market. Let's not get ahead of ourselves. It'll take more than an equal price(for the moment) for nintendo to lose the section of the gaming market they've held for over 20 years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danisflying527 5 Posted June 7, 2011 OH wait now that I tihnk of it, They'll probably sell it for like $500 here in aus.. Looks like I'll be buying US Version :shiftyninja: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xerxes 230 Posted June 7, 2011 Rumor has it the Aussie price is gonna be ~AU$399 (~USD$428/~?293)...as usual looks like we are getting screwed over :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danisflying527 5 Posted June 7, 2011 Rumor has it the Aussie price is gonna be ~AU$399 (~USD$428/~?293)...as usual looks like we are getting screwed over :/ Wow. Just Wow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xerxes 230 Posted June 7, 2011 Wow. Just Wow Yeah I know, I mean it's not confirmed yet but still. The official price from Sony Australia is TBA, however, based on what they will say speculation has been an AUD$399 price is likely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James7 659 Posted June 7, 2011 Why is there over a $160 dollar mark up for euro/pal regions again? God dammit Sony. The Japanese will pay about $310. If rumours are true, the Australians will have it the worst. Why do Americans get everything cheap? :blink: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xerxes 230 Posted June 7, 2011 The Japanese will pay about $310. If rumours are true, the Australians will have it the worst. Why do Americans get everything cheap? :blink: Because their market is damn huge. Even at a low price they stand to make a massive profit, while tiny markets like Australia they need to inflate the prices to profit off the smaller customer base (plus high import taxes and other government taxes offset the profits as well). This is often why Australia misses out on so many things, the cost of getting it here and selling it out weights the profit they'd make off our tiny population. That is how I understand it, could be wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James7 659 Posted June 7, 2011 Because their market is damn huge. Even at a low price they stand to make a massive profit, while tiny markets like Australia they need to inflate the prices to profit off the smaller customer base (plus high import taxes and other government taxes offset the profits as well). This is often why Australia misses out on so many things, the cost of getting it here and selling it out weights the profit they'd make off our tiny population. That is how I understand it, could be wrong. I'm sure you're right and that's what it's all about. At least, it makes sense in terms of Australia. But is Europe such a small market? Or is it all the regionalisation necessary there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJediMedia 48 Posted June 7, 2011 Wonder what the features are that's better than PSP and 3DS? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
