PSP price leak

I'm going to pick up a PSP eventually. There's a few games I've seen that interest me. But I think I will wait until the first price drop at least. By that time they should have some of the hardware issues worked out as well.
 
Bluevoodu said:
hardware issues?

I know they have had screen scratching problems...

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Doesn't that occur with all handhelds? I remember my GameBoys having scratched screens. Hey, I was a kid! What do you expect?
 
yeah... all do that... but I guess people are reporting it to be a problem.

all screens scratch with use.. but some scratch more easily that others.


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Bluevoodu said:
hardware issues?

I know they have had screen scratching problems...
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Wait, you mean to tell me that you haven't heard about the PSP hardware issues?  :lol

Other problems attributed to launch PSPs in Japan include:

Unintentional UMD drive opening - By twisting and wrenching the system, users have been able to make the UMD drive open without sliding the latch.
(This error, we can confirm -- the latch for the UMD drive is on the system's metal casing, and the catch for the latch is attached to the plastic outer shell for the drive, so by applying a twisting pressure on the two surrounding panels melded to the system, the hard plastic pieces can be tweaked enough to slip the UMD slot catch past its latch.)
Dust or air bubbles in between the screen and the protective layer
Non-responsive analog nubs
Broken analog nubs, where the nub has completely snapped off
Failing or stuck buttons
UMD slot not closing
System failing to start up
Game lock-ups and other performance glitches
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For the full article:
http://psp.ign.com/articles/574/574098p1.html
 
Mmm... sounds just great! I think I'll rush out and buy a broken PSP...

Sony seems to be going down in quality. I know some people who's original PS1's are still running like champs but there's PSP's that haven't been brought to America yet that are broken.
 
dang...

Now... not to make this a DS vs PSP topic..... but did you hear of any DS problems like this? If so, post those up in the DS section.

NOW... who would twist a $190 portable system?

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I love my DS, and would never sell it off. Castlevania DS alone is enough to keep it in my collection. I also like the rock-solid design of Nintendo hardware, I've never had a Nintendo console die on me. The reason I want both handhelds though, is because each one will offer a different variety of games.

As far as the PSP hardware issues go, that's the number one reason I decided not to import one. I'll wait for the US release so I can buy an extended warranty from EB as well as a screen protector. I'll buy a clear plastic case cover too, providing they make one. I'm kind of uptight about my systems and their condition. Scratches on the screen drive me nuts.


Bluevoodu said:
so you like it better than the DS?

or do you think they are both unique enough to own?

I am just curious :) thats all.

I haven't had a chance to play a psp yet.... but I can say I wasn't happy about paying $150 for a DS. I want handhelds @ around $100... but thats me I guess....
I definitely won't pay $190 for a psp... even though I was happy to pay $190 for a Turbo Express.... go figure I guess :lol
Maybe the turbo express happiness came from the original $350-400 price.

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Heartbreak One said:
I love my DS, and would never sell it off. Castlevania DS alone is enough to keep it in my collection. I also like the rock-solid design of Nintendo hardware, I've never had a Nintendo console die on me. The reason I want both handhelds though, is because each one will offer a different variety of games.

As far as the PSP hardware issues go, that's the number one reason I decided not to import one. I'll wait for the US release so I can buy an extended warranty from EB as well as a screen protector. I'll buy a clear plastic case cover too, providing they make one. I'm kind of uptight about my systems and their condition. Scratches on the screen drive me nuts.
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If you imported one... you would be stuck with it?

I don't know how the PSP will do in the US... I mean, I know there are people loving it... but at the same time, there are others (non-Nintendo fanboys) that think it will bomb.... and don't think Sony can support 2 fronts like Nintendo has tried to do for years.

Some also state that Sony lost a lot of money in the PSP launch in Japan... can anyone confirm that? I cannot imagine Sony launching something and losing money... but at the same time... their system is pretty advance and seems that charging only %$190 may not be enough....

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But can you guarantee that the PSP will be less than $199 in Canada?

Is it not logical to assume that since the PSP is more than the DS in Japan, that it will also be more than the DS in the US, and more than the DS in Canada?

Personally I think all of us should shut up until the PSP actually comes out, at least on this particular matter (price).
 
Nephlabobo said:
That post was about people who assume (and hope) PSP is going to bomb, about how Sony is losing money and how Sony can't operate on two fronts.

The only reason that price of the PSP came up was because Blue said that the price of the PSP isn't good enough to help it in the world of handheld competition.
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that was at their original price of $300.

Please see my addition to your post on currencies, exchanges, and prices do to exchanges in Canada.

yeah.. I'll keep quite on this till we see what happens.

And Neph... just because I like Nintendo better..... doesn't mean a thing.  I still sell Sony products and I do hope to see the PSP go good.  Yes, I do recommend Sony products to people coming to my shop.

speculation, rumors...etc.... just help make conversation.  Like I said... I posted problems with the DS... I posted I didn;t like the $150 price....etc..

If you like Sony so much, why not start posting more in the Sony sections. There are others here that want to talk about Sony as well.
Just make some good positive conversation.


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Sony lost money on the PS2 for quite awhile. They make a lot of money on game royalties though, and they are betting that every person that buys a PSP (or a PS2) will buy enough titles to make up for the loss and then-some. Their business model involves losing money on consoles for the first year or two, then making up the difference as production costs fall. It made both the PSX and PS2 a success.

If you import a PSP now, you would have to return it to Japan to get a replacement. That's the main reason I've been waiting, not to mention it looks like Sony is pushing for a March release. It is tempting to import one though...

Bluevoodu said:
If you imported one... you would be stuck with it?

I don't know how the PSP will do in the US... I mean, I know there are people loving it... but at the same time, there are others (non-Nintendo fanboys) that think it will bomb.... and don't think Sony can support 2 fronts like Nintendo has tried to do for years.

Some also state that Sony lost a lot of money in the PSP launch in Japan... can anyone confirm that? I cannot imagine Sony launching something and losing money... but at the same time... their system is pretty advance and seems that charging only %$190 may not be enough....

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