PSP Launching March 24, with 24

Canyarion · 03-02-2005, 04:02 PM

They make more money off of it because they sell more copies, not because the software's more expensive.. I think.

MuGen · 03-02-2005, 04:38 PM

I think it has to do with both Cany.... --- If they sell more copies... and the game is more expensive...... hence the profit margins... increase.

Canyarion · 03-02-2005, 05:19 PM

Yeah well I'm always happy that GC games are cheaper than PS2 in Europe. If I were a parent and wanted to buy a console for my kid, I'd pick the cheap one. And stimulate sales of that console...

It's all about economy... well it should be... Unless you can provide some stuff that nobody has.. like PS2 with its massive support...

MuGen · 03-02-2005, 05:32 PM

a lot of the reasons that ps games are $49.99 are because of third party SRP's.... I mean first party Sony games are $39.99

and Capcom and SNK games are $39.99 at least over here they are.

Canyarion · 03-02-2005, 05:49 PM

Hm I guess the pricing system is way different in Europe then.

First party Nintendo games are always €60 (=$80). 3rd party are sometimes a bit more expensive, but become budget titles pretty fast.

MuGen · 03-02-2005, 06:36 PM

GEEZE... $80!???

GameMaster · 03-02-2005, 06:51 PM

Launching 24 games along with the PSP launch is a great move. Although Nintendo DS only had about 3 or 4, so it wouldn't matter if Sony had launched a few less then 24 but I think they're making an excellent first impression with handheld gamers.

I sure would've liked more launch games with the DS. I'd even like more DS games now, lol. I want to read about the games being released for the PSP. If there is one or more that sound great, I would choose to buy a PSP.

Canyarion · 03-02-2005, 06:55 PM

PS2 and Xbox games are €70--> $92.

PC games are usually €50 ($65) though.

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