Why is PSP so expensive

DarkMaster · 04-07-2005, 03:32 PM

*sigh* This is Sony the ELECTRONICS company's loss, not Sony COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT. You might be surprised to learn that they are two completely different divisions.

And considering the technology and capabilities of the PSP, as well as what is included in the value pack, it is not over priced at all.

Blackmane · 04-07-2005, 03:44 PM

They are probably not making much money on the hardware right now, if they aren't already taking a hit for it. Probably not as bad as Microsoft initially was, but still, probably something.

Null · 04-07-2005, 03:47 PM

people never seem to understand that dark, some *coughcrashcough* are just too quick to jump on anything bad that concerns sony.

and it is certainly not expensive. people were saying it was going to cost 400, and it gets released at 250 in a VALUE pack, normal package will prolly come out at 200, yet they still complain expensive. i dont see how its expensive when its not much over what a DS costs. i'd say both are very well priced for what they are.

MuGen · 04-07-2005, 03:57 PM

At least someone (DarkMaster) understands that divisions play a huge role in the electronics business.

Sony has spent millions on it's HDTV and WEGA televisions, and Samsung is currently destroying them in that department. That is the result in the huge debt Sony Electronics is in. Don't be so trigger happy with dismal news about Sony... because it's just their Consumer Electronics division that is in debt. Different divisions are funded by different subsidiaries and third parties.

Sony Computer Entertainment is a division funded by many different subsidiary companies. The losses in their consumer electronics division hurt the company as a whole, but it does not effect the price point of the PSP.

Do your homework.... PSP is reasonably priced. Everyone might not like that it's only available as a value pack, but that's no grounds to say it is overpriced. The solo unit in Japan is $185.

EDIT: Did anyone else notice how contrived it was to post this thread, considering this article reports on their situation on June 30, 2004.

Blackmane · 04-07-2005, 03:59 PM

My parents just bought a Sony Wega 42" Flat Screen.

I hope that helps pull you out of debt, Sony. Best wishes.

MuGen · 04-07-2005, 04:00 PM

LOL... their constribution will probably be noted, considering Samsung is owning Sony in the TV/Electronics department.

Perfect Stu · 04-07-2005, 04:09 PM

best. thread. ever.

Crash, you're on a roll.

MuGen · 04-07-2005, 04:14 PM

Why am I always the one that gets rebuked for starting threads of a controversial and/or pointless matter?