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A Dutch revolt threatens Sony's latest attempt to revive the PSP...
Although we're undeniably entering the age of digital distribution, hardware manufacturers are still playing a cautious game in order not to upset retail where the vast majority of game sales still occur. But it seems Sony has been a little too quick to jump on the bandwagon and distance itself from the unmitigated failure that was the UMD with the launch of the UMD-less PSP Go!.
The Dutch retailer Nedgame has confirmed on its website that it will not be stocking the latest iteration of Sony's handheld format, claiming that consumers still want a choice between physical and digital distribution and cite the increased retail price for the unit as key reasons behind its decision.
The fact remains that digital distribution will address the issues of second-hand sales that thwart video game publishers, but at the same time help to prop up video game retailers, particularly the independents who struggle to match the prices charged by leading online retailers and supermarkets.
No leading retailers have expressed their intent to follow suit in the UK, although several Indies have voiced concerns over Sony's new PSP in the past.
It certainly appears that it's a fine line to walk for the hardware manufacturers, hence Microsoft's decision not to release new titles on the Xbox 360 Games on Demand service. Has Sony upset the apple cart and come out a little too strong on this one? It seems only the consumers will decide.
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Added:Sun 27th Sep 2009 22:44, Post No: 17
not being funny, but even the saddest, most devout of fanboys isn't going to pay out all that money for a handheld that doesn't allow them to use their old games.
Added:Thu 03rd Sep 2009 18:14, Post No: 16
oh well good old sony fu.ck.s up its rrp on one console while making a good choice on another, the ps3's price is very good considering the fact that to get an xbox 360 elite and bluray player will cost over £300 compared to a ps3 which has one built in (for those that diddnt know) for £250.
i think sony are going to get a few sales from gadget freaks and a few curious people stupid enough to pay £225 for the psp go other wise like most people will still look for the psp 3000 or older handhelds and just buy bigger memory cards from play . com or try rival hand helds from nintendo like the ds and the dsi.
Added:Thu 03rd Sep 2009 03:01, Post No: 15
ps3 is okay price, but this is just stupid. Seriously, people will just be like "hmm, this or the new ps3 which is only £25 more" and it's obvious it'll be the ps3. Until Sony brings this down to £160ish, hardly anyone will buy. Even with the "free" gran turismo it probably won't be attractive. Normal PSP Gran Turismo = £150ish roughly.
Added:Wed 02nd Sep 2009 09:11, Post No: 14
i am a sony fan and always did prefer the ps3 than the xbox 360 but what the [#@!?]! at least a wholesale price after paying 300 pounds for the ps3! sometimes i want to spit on your face for what you expect us to [#@!?] pay
Added:Wed 02nd Sep 2009 09:09, Post No: 13
im a sony fan but what the [#@!?]k!
Added:Wed 02nd Sep 2009 09:06, Post No: 12
what the hell are you thinking with that f*king price
Added:Wed 02nd Sep 2009 09:06, Post No: 11
what the [#@!?] are you thinking with that [#@!?] price
Added:Thu 20th Aug 2009 10:13, Post No: 10
Sony need to return to the real world ps3 over priced psp over priced do you want to sell these or let the sit in gamesshop store rooms like the ps3
Added:Thu 20th Aug 2009 09:48, Post No: 9
Definitely, because there's not actually much more new technology in it other than a sliding screen and more hard drive space. Sony shouldn't be charging £45 more for this four years down the line.
Added:Wed 19th Aug 2009 19:35, Post No: 8
Prolly yes, but still the price is just silly compared to PS3 slim, its just all sorts of wrong! lol
Considering how long the PSP has been out and the current climate (recession' n all) PSPgo! should be around 180 or there abouts.
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