By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. Close
xeroxm3 on 26 January 2011
Edit Thread
Cthulhu said:
haxxiy said:

Again Sony did what they could to differentiate themselves from the competition delivering a high-tech handheld with lots of possibilities - if people perceive it's value and Sony releases the right games, people won't be bothered by the price. Look at Apple damn it.

For those who said "Sony didn't learn anything" - and how would they learn in your opinion? Releasing a mildly stronger but cheaper console months after the 3DS? What's the chance of such device attract any atention by any means?

That's what Nintendo tried with the Gamecube - moderately stronger, $199 - and it died a screaming death (even though I love it <3)

You win!

Win what? I think what everyone means is that putting out an affordable and reasonably spec'd alternative for a little bit more than the 3DS would be the smart move. Sony's focus should be more on the software side of things than the hardware in my opinion. Apple wins because of two main factors: image and an easy sleek interface. Sony should be aiming for a clean UI, great social options, and tried & true controls.

If these specs are true or close to the actual specs I'd say a pricetag of over $300 is pretty much a given unless Sony made some magically cost effective hardware. You can't even really compare the PSP brand to Apple devices. I think the general consensus is that the Apple brand is hip whereas Sony products are quality but a little too expensive initially. Sony doesn't have that global appeal that Apple has captured since the iPod's rise to fame.

The PSP2's success will most likely come down to three factors: price, games, and non gaming applications. The better 2 & 3 are the more likely people will swallow a high price, but convincing the younger audience to not go for 3D might be a struggle. Sony seems to be aiming for teenagers and adults head on if these specs are legit, which is the same exact demographic as the original PSP. I don't know it just seems the same exact battle all over again. Well, we won't have to wait much longer to see how everything pans out anyhow.