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The prices in the UK are fine
http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2009/10/01/heads-up%E2%80%99-playstation-store-update-1st-october-2009/#more-7677
Most expensive is £3.99
Fore once... Sony hasn't screwed 'UKians'
http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2009/10/01/heads-up%E2%80%99-playstation-store-update-1st-october-2009/#more-7677
Most expensive is £3.99
Fore once... Sony hasn't screwed 'UKians'
ANTISONYBIAS!
Now that that's out of the way and rational discussion can proceed, I dont necessarily think these prices are quite that bad. $10 dollars does seem a bit much, but if people will buy it, then that is really their fault. At least there are $5 games too.
I think the biggest problem is Sony's tendency to test prices out in the real market. It makes me wonder if they do any form of focus testing or if they just release things and see if the market responds. I think the latter certainly seems to be the case, at least for the PS3, the PSPGo and these PSP Minis. Their initial pricing structures don't really seem to make much sense. im sure these will drop if there is a lack of sales.
And has Tetris on the iPhone always been $5?
Now that that's out of the way and rational discussion can proceed, I dont necessarily think these prices are quite that bad. $10 dollars does seem a bit much, but if people will buy it, then that is really their fault. At least there are $5 games too.
I think the biggest problem is Sony's tendency to test prices out in the real market. It makes me wonder if they do any form of focus testing or if they just release things and see if the market responds. I think the latter certainly seems to be the case, at least for the PS3, the PSPGo and these PSP Minis. Their initial pricing structures don't really seem to make much sense. im sure these will drop if there is a lack of sales.
And has Tetris on the iPhone always been $5?
Can we go back to calling this the PSPno? I really liked that one. PSP Noooo! Heh Heh. Go on, King of Video Games, declare it to be so.
Not that I like the prices, but when compared to DSiWare, they are on fairly the same level. On DSi, the prices range from $2.00 (useless apps like clocks and calculators) to $8.00 (full games), so its not really that bad when looking to its competitor in the games market (not that the iPhone is not in the games market).
Forget the iPhone, they're pitting their own software against itself at those prices! There's no reason for a barebones version of Tetris to be more expensive than the average PSOne game on the store. I was intrigued, but I think I'll just drop the extra Hamilton on an NIS game.
When you consider a full game is roughly $20-30, this is pretty terrible. These shouldn't cost MORE than $5, and should start a a simple 99cent point. I still won't be getting one soon, if ever.
@ArcticFox - I remember my buddy buying Tetris for like $8 or $10 bucks when it came. Most likely $8. All I know is that it wasn't $5 cuz on release because he was bitching about the price
the digital download model is great for me. I dont like having a shitload of shitty plastic DVD UMD cases around. they add up and they are really ugly.
BUT, Sony has made it very clear they intend to take every penny out of us they can. They will not pass any savings of direct distribution and also money saved on packaging to us.
minis should be no more than $5 or else they are just PSP download games.
BUT, Sony has made it very clear they intend to take every penny out of us they can. They will not pass any savings of direct distribution and also money saved on packaging to us.
minis should be no more than $5 or else they are just PSP download games.
God Iphones make me sick. Too many sheeple buying it because it's pretty and making out like it's some kind of games console! It's a fucking phone with some silly touchscreen games on it!
I just downloaded a scribblenauts torrent on my Nokia N97's torrent client, used the memory card slot in the phone to copy it directly onto my Acekard microSD and popped that into my DS. No PC required.
Let's see your Iphone do that!
I just downloaded a scribblenauts torrent on my Nokia N97's torrent client, used the memory card slot in the phone to copy it directly onto my Acekard microSD and popped that into my DS. No PC required.
Let's see your Iphone do that!
$9.99 for Tetris is kind of retarded, so I fail to see how these are going to compete with iPhone apps when most are in the $.99 to $4.99 range.
@Sexualchocolate
Pirating Scribblenauts are we? Better not let 5th cell defense force leader Jim Sterling find out about that!
Pirating Scribblenauts are we? Better not let 5th cell defense force leader Jim Sterling find out about that!
Sony is a lot like the Democrats, they promise a lot and somehow fuck it up in delivery.
Like a fake OBGYN.
Like a fake OBGYN.
@Sexualchocolate
pirating jackass
@ IV Backstab MC
no, once they start charging you for using the store they will be microsoft.
pirating jackass
@ IV Backstab MC
no, once they start charging you for using the store they will be microsoft.
@whormongr
Chances are those who have bought a console of any kind, then complain about a recession being on has bigger problems.
Chances are those who have bought a console of any kind, then complain about a recession being on has bigger problems.
@Sexualchocolate
Jesus dude, that post made it sound more like you're jealous of the iPhone. It is not a gaming machine per say, but it does save me the trouble of having to bring my DS or my PSP everywhere and is great if an unexpected wait time pops up. Nobody seriously plays games on it. The games that are on it are distractions really, nothing more, and they don't really claim to be anything more. Maybe if you spent some time with one and took your troll hat off you would see that the games are fun little distractions and arent really meant to be anything deeper. It's just a treat that some of them, like Mecho Wars, are. Apple really only touts it as a game machine because it technically is and it is great for the casual gamer, the vast majority of whom are not going to be pirating DS games on their goddamn cell phone. And those "sheeple" who buy it buy it because its a goddamn handheld computer that is easy (not to mention fun) to use. No one buys the thing cause it can play games. They buy it because of the sheer amount of things it can do and they don't need the professional style of a blackberry.
It's also good to see you're willing to admit to stealing cash from hardworking developers like 5th Cell. Good work, troll.
Jesus dude, that post made it sound more like you're jealous of the iPhone. It is not a gaming machine per say, but it does save me the trouble of having to bring my DS or my PSP everywhere and is great if an unexpected wait time pops up. Nobody seriously plays games on it. The games that are on it are distractions really, nothing more, and they don't really claim to be anything more. Maybe if you spent some time with one and took your troll hat off you would see that the games are fun little distractions and arent really meant to be anything deeper. It's just a treat that some of them, like Mecho Wars, are. Apple really only touts it as a game machine because it technically is and it is great for the casual gamer, the vast majority of whom are not going to be pirating DS games on their goddamn cell phone. And those "sheeple" who buy it buy it because its a goddamn handheld computer that is easy (not to mention fun) to use. No one buys the thing cause it can play games. They buy it because of the sheer amount of things it can do and they don't need the professional style of a blackberry.
It's also good to see you're willing to admit to stealing cash from hardworking developers like 5th Cell. Good work, troll.
@ NoJ87
Full games are up to $40, which is outrageous. Even for a UMD I thought that price was outrageous.
Full games are up to $40, which is outrageous. Even for a UMD I thought that price was outrageous.
Isn't there an iPod game on the Mini service? Hero of Sparta or something. Under £2 for the iPod version, £3.99 for the Mini version, the only thing it has going for it is hardware buttons. Ok I do like physical buttons, but I've actually started enjoying stuff like twin-stick shooters (MiniGore, Against the Fire!, Alive4Ever) on the iPod.
Removing the control system, it's still £2.50 or more that you have to pay for the convenience of an iPod game on the PSP.
Removing the control system, it's still £2.50 or more that you have to pay for the convenience of an iPod game on the PSP.
I don't run a billion dollar company, but how are they botching this so hard?!
Then again, if you're willing to pay $250 for a PSPgo, you can probably get away with a $5 to $10 price point for impulse-buy games. It works for the cellphone software industry, I guess...
Then again, if you're willing to pay $250 for a PSPgo, you can probably get away with a $5 to $10 price point for impulse-buy games. It works for the cellphone software industry, I guess...
I saw the prices for PSP games on the PS Blog last night and I have to say Sony can go fuck themselves. I've been one of the biggest supporters of the PSPgo but their prices aren't anywhere close to being fairly priced. Well maybe "fair" to those who fear digital distribution like the plague but I was really expecting the older games to be more competitively priced.
Definitely not buying a PSP anytime soon if the prices are going to be that much.
Definitely not buying a PSP anytime soon if the prices are going to be that much.
@SexualChocolate
Dude I can download hundreds of great games for free from ANYWHERE at anytime.
Is it it a competitor against the PSP or DS? Fuck no. But it sure as hell is a viable gaming machine for little burst of boredom and really that is just as decent a portable experience as any.
Also, the PSPgo is evil. God damn Nazi machine.
Dude I can download hundreds of great games for free from ANYWHERE at anytime.
Is it it a competitor against the PSP or DS? Fuck no. But it sure as hell is a viable gaming machine for little burst of boredom and really that is just as decent a portable experience as any.
Also, the PSPgo is evil. God damn Nazi machine.
@ Sexualchocolate
"I just downloaded a Scribblenauts torrent...and put it on a microSD...to play on my DS."
This, sir, is why I consider you a total bastard. You're trying like hell to make it sound as if Sony is some sort of saintly company who isn't trying to rape the consumer wholesale, and then in the next breath you exclaim that you pirate new software, which essentially takes money from a worthy developer's mouth.
You totally fucking suck as a human being, never mind a gamer.
"I just downloaded a Scribblenauts torrent...and put it on a microSD...to play on my DS."
This, sir, is why I consider you a total bastard. You're trying like hell to make it sound as if Sony is some sort of saintly company who isn't trying to rape the consumer wholesale, and then in the next breath you exclaim that you pirate new software, which essentially takes money from a worthy developer's mouth.
You totally fucking suck as a human being, never mind a gamer.
Oh, and I'm not a part of the iPhone defense force - I rock a BlackBerry 9630 (Tour), and do 90% of my DToid posts from said device (it only looks work-appropriate!).
Still, I stand evermore behind my previously-made statement. Yes, it's true, Your Honor: Sexualchocolate has no dick.
Still, I stand evermore behind my previously-made statement. Yes, it's true, Your Honor: Sexualchocolate has no dick.
As has been mentioned upthread, the UK pricing for the minis is pretty much spot on. Bizarre decision from Sony really, I'm starting to wonder if the US hasn't upset them somehow.
ummm why are people bashing sony? is it sony making these prices atrocious or the developers?! EA released Tetris, they think they can get away with a $10 price tag? when def jam fight for NY is 10 bucks on the PSN! Don't get why people are bashing sony for putting games up on the PSN, its the developers/publishers of those games you should whine about.
@wutang4ever
I don't know how the Mini dev process works admittedly but if it's anything like XBLA there is a price minimum. This ensures that the company hosting the game, in this case Sony, is reimbursed. I dunno how the App astore works but I wouldn't be surprised if they did the same thing.
The price hike may be because of price minimums, hosting cost, or you might be right. I think a lot of people are just skeptical of Sony. I wouldn't read too far into it.
I don't know how the Mini dev process works admittedly but if it's anything like XBLA there is a price minimum. This ensures that the company hosting the game, in this case Sony, is reimbursed. I dunno how the App astore works but I wouldn't be surprised if they did the same thing.
The price hike may be because of price minimums, hosting cost, or you might be right. I think a lot of people are just skeptical of Sony. I wouldn't read too far into it.
@ Everyday Legend
You know that sport movie cliche where everybody is stunned by the awesomness, then one guy starts clapping and it spreads while stirring music ramps up and everyone is cheering?
For that brilliant post/Burn you fucking DESERVE that.
*clap.....clap......clap*
You know that sport movie cliche where everybody is stunned by the awesomness, then one guy starts clapping and it spreads while stirring music ramps up and everyone is cheering?
For that brilliant post/Burn you fucking DESERVE that.
*clap.....clap......clap*
Even on PSN games usually launch at a higher price but often go "on sale" after awhile and are available at a reduced price. I don't doubt that over time we'll see that same thing happen.
... early adopters always pay more.
... early adopters always pay more.
Every day, I am putting more stock into the conspiracy theory that this is one giant ploy to lead consumers into buying PSP-3000s. No other explanation makes sense at this point.
I would assume the blame doesn't go only with Sony. However, the best feature announced for the psp in years is dead before it even has a chance to get off the ground. They are idiots for doing this.
Meh, I couldn't care less about the prices, I agree they could come down a bit, although field runners is a great game and the sizes are quite small and perfect for on the go gaming
@ Ninja Cameraman
I swear, I could actually see the edges of my vision go sunburst-orange and a voice faintly screaming "ULTRA COMBO FINISH!" when I posted that retort. Dude fucking deserved that burn far more than I deserved the clapping, but that inspirational clapping montage is so thoughtful - thanks, man.
We.
Are.
DESTRUCTOID.
:oD
I swear, I could actually see the edges of my vision go sunburst-orange and a voice faintly screaming "ULTRA COMBO FINISH!" when I posted that retort. Dude fucking deserved that burn far more than I deserved the clapping, but that inspirational clapping montage is so thoughtful - thanks, man.
We.
Are.
DESTRUCTOID.
:oD
@ GohanGVO
Considering Sony's world-famous "Throw More Money At The Problem, Maybe Then It'll Go Away Or Right Itself" business strategy, I think you may be legitimately onto something.
What better way to boost up sales of the near-flatlining UMD than by making it seems as if it's about to be gone for good?
Genius. Evil, but genius nonetheless.
Considering Sony's world-famous "Throw More Money At The Problem, Maybe Then It'll Go Away Or Right Itself" business strategy, I think you may be legitimately onto something.
What better way to boost up sales of the near-flatlining UMD than by making it seems as if it's about to be gone for good?
Genius. Evil, but genius nonetheless.
They seem like good price points to me.
Not being an Apple fan I have never checked out their pricing structure for hardware or software. I think that Sony may be relaying on this type of user to sell the minis off.
I wouldn't expect to pay more then $10 for a mini or app software from a dev team (pro or amateur)
Not being an Apple fan I have never checked out their pricing structure for hardware or software. I think that Sony may be relaying on this type of user to sell the minis off.
I wouldn't expect to pay more then $10 for a mini or app software from a dev team (pro or amateur)
I'm amused by sexualchocolate of all people calling another rabid fanbase sheep. Its like the pot not ony noticing the kettle is black, but tossing charcoal dust and black paint on it before doing so.
@ Sexualchocolate
You're stealing from 5th Cell, on top be being the most pathetic Sony fanboy to ever troll Destructiod?
Go die in fire, right now.
You're stealing from 5th Cell, on top be being the most pathetic Sony fanboy to ever troll Destructiod?
Go die in fire, right now.
You know, at this point I really think it's finding ANYTHING to bitch about. It really is. I mean I logged in with my PSP-1000 and found plenty of full games dropped to VERY good prices including Prinny for $10. I dropped $45 this morning, no complaints. And Jims coverage on PSP Go, despite having a huge amount of games at DAMN decent prices, even rips apart Minis. And of course this is ALL Sony's fault once again.
Oh wait, let me check my development sources on Mini deving. Who sets the prices on Minis? Developers? Well fuck my ring raw, this is certainly Sonys doing since they MADE these games... oh wait...
Now you COULD be a dear and pay these ridiculous prices OR you could do what Apple's audience did when devs pulled this shit, even with the above mentioned Tetris, DON'T FUCKING BUY IT. By Mana Kharmia for $15 instead. Buy Prinny or Badman for $10. Buy PQ for $5. Buy Jumping Flash 2 for $6. ENCOURAGE GOOD PRICING!
Oh wait, let me check my development sources on Mini deving. Who sets the prices on Minis? Developers? Well fuck my ring raw, this is certainly Sonys doing since they MADE these games... oh wait...
Now you COULD be a dear and pay these ridiculous prices OR you could do what Apple's audience did when devs pulled this shit, even with the above mentioned Tetris, DON'T FUCKING BUY IT. By Mana Kharmia for $15 instead. Buy Prinny or Badman for $10. Buy PQ for $5. Buy Jumping Flash 2 for $6. ENCOURAGE GOOD PRICING!
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