I don't claim to be an expert in the economics of manufacturing but it makes sense that they're more expensive than a normal micro SD card.

Usually, the higher amount of a product that is manufactured the cheaper it is to make it per unit. Therefore because there's probably more micro SD cards made in one day as there are Vita memory cards total, the price of Vita cards are obviously going to be more expensive.

Now the argument on whether or not Sony should have even made Vita's memory proprietary is objective. On one hand it would be awesome if I could get a 128gb micro SD card for my Vita for less than the half the price of it's current 64gb. Mainly because I desperately need one. On the other hand, there's a very very VERY good chance that if using normal micro SDs truely led to piracy the Vita would have been dead in 2013. 

Honestly while it sucks that it's memory cards are expensive, I only had to worry about the price once. I'd say that's a better alternative than having the device die in 1 or 2 years due to piracy.

The price is high, cause Sony wanted to hit the $250 price of the 3DS to storm the market. They had to make the money back somewhere. I think people are overreacting to it. I know the cards are expensive, but it's a one-time purchase. You buy the card and enjoy a great handheld with a unique lineup for many years.

yes its expensive but it was worth it for me, some amazing games on vita, but you are right it should have been a different card format, obviously!

And the PSVita itself here in Australia is still fucking expensive! People complain about Nintendo not lowering the price of Wii U, while the PSVita says HELLO!

It still cost the same as a New 3DS XL here! WTF!

I dont see the big deal, you dont have to buy the 64gb option if you dont plan to buy a lot of games for the system. Just choose the 16gb option

Its more powerfull and has a bigger screen, its very justified. And there is always PSTV

The expensive memory cards really were a stupid idea. They are so expensive that nobody wants them. They aren't even available anymore at ANY local retailer around here. Most people I know just stick to the 8 GB card included and delete games all the time.

Also, it's frustrating that 64 GB is the max. 128 GB Micro SDs are so cheap today! Just got one the other day for 30 €. It would be absolutely great to use that sucker with my Vita. Well, but I'm still hoping we will see a final revision of the Vita. Maybe a bit smaller with compatibility for SD cards as well as some other cool stuff.

It would make sense if it wasn't selling shit. And Nah! If I would buy a Vita, I would want it to be portable. 

The price is gross. At least you only really need one.

The 3DS isnt selling so hot either now

If only Sony just made the price comparable to other memory cards then there'd be no issue.