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Assyrian612 said:
BinaryDelt said:
Assyrian612 said:
BinaryDelt said:

You stopped reading too early, from the OP:

"Often lost in the analysis of the price of goods is the cost of research and development."

I touch on that.  I did not, however, know that the profitable target was 3 years, so thanks for that.  I'm sure that plan included a US price cut at some point, but I'm sure they didn't anticipate these sales numbers.

That all can justify a $250 Vita, but it can't justify a $100 32 GB memory card, which I think is a lot of people's problem with the Vita.  I had no problem paying $250 for my Vita--I thought, and still think, it was worth it--but I shopped around to get my 32 GB memory card for about $78, which I still thought was far too much.

$78 for the 32 GB? Can you please share where you found such a good deal?

I got it at TigerDirect.com.  Doesn't look like they even carry it now, let alone for that price, but I just did a google shopping search to find it at that price.  I actually just looked up the invoice and it was $76.99 with free shipping.  I placed the order in November of 2012.  Looking around the internet, looks like I got a steal.  Lowest I'm seeing outside of eBay is in the 80s.

Thank you for the info, so I found it on amazon for $79.99 with free shipping.. Should I pull the trigger and get it? Do you think it's worth it since your purchase? Thanks again bro

I would unless you think they're planning on dropping the price of them anytime soon, which I don't think they will.  Even if they do, I doubt the 32 GB cards would go any cheaper than $75, so I say go for it.

I think it's totally worth it.  I really haven't had to worry about space on my card yet and I'm a PS+ member. No problem, glad to help!