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Dr.EisDrachenJaeger said:
I've seen better sales in Germany mate^
But eallly 32gb cards for 80+ euros ? No thanks.

80+ Euro? So you can find good deals for games but not for memory cards.

You can get a new 32 GB card for 60 €: http://www.amazon.de/Import-Anglais-Memory-Card-Model/dp/B005N4I59G/

Or for ~50 €, if you import it yourself: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B007NUSD7M/

 



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Customers are too fickle^ I;d just focus on getting a wide variety of quality software that resonates with the consumer and be done with it.



The Vita is awesome and has a friggin ton of great games, let the haters hate.



Nem said:
Dr.EisDrachenJaeger said:
 

Europe isnt that far in the shitter where you cant find good deals on quality 3DS games.

 

The eshop is a bit hefty though.

 

Amazon is one of the places to get the best deals.

Look at this:

Lugis mansion: 32 pounds

Paper mario: 30 pounds

Mario kart 7: 31.95 pounds

Castlevania LoS MoF: 28.99 pounds

Etrian Odyssey IV: 32.65 pounds

Pokemon X/Y: 32.97 pounds

RE:Revelations: 26.49 pounds

 

Lets compare to Vita shall we:

Soul sacrifice: 32 pounds (released at 26 though and its a rare find now)

Persona 4 golden: 28.52 pounds

Killzone mercenary: 27.50 pounds

Tearaway: 19.99 pounds

Dead or Alive 5 +: 18.19 pounds

Sly cooper: 19.99 pounds

Uncharted golden Abyss: 18.45 pounds

 

Its pretty clear wich system is gonna cost you more in the long term. 3DS games hardly drop in price or are released at a much high price point.


So, how did you get those figures?  I mean, why those games?  You could put pilotwings resort in there, or steal diver, or Street Fighter 4 3D, or Dead or Alive Dimensions, and that would yield completely different results.

Besides, if you just want cheap games, get an iPhone.  "The games are cheaper" is exactly the argument that fans of dedicated handhelds have rallied against.  Vita games have a lower price because they have a lower value in the eyes of consumers. 

""""foodfather said:
Very confused by the reception of the Vita. I knew it was going to bomb but so many people seem to like. it. One of my friends hardly plays on his PS3, he prefers playing on the Vita for some reason. """"

Well, I like playing games on my gamepad pretty often, so I can see the appeal of the Vita in that regard.  There is nothing wrong with the Vita itself.  It has nice visuals, a nice screen, and is reasonable comfortable if a bit bulky for a portable.  System itself would be good if it had good software to back it up.



JWeinCom said:
Nem said:
Dr.EisDrachenJaeger said:
 

Europe isnt that far in the shitter where you cant find good deals on quality 3DS games.

 

The eshop is a bit hefty though.

 

Amazon is one of the places to get the best deals.

Look at this:

Lugis mansion: 32 pounds

Paper mario: 30 pounds

Mario kart 7: 31.95 pounds

Castlevania LoS MoF: 28.99 pounds

Etrian Odyssey IV: 32.65 pounds

Pokemon X/Y: 32.97 pounds

RE:Revelations: 26.49 pounds

 

Lets compare to Vita shall we:

Soul sacrifice: 32 pounds (released at 26 though and its a rare find now)

Persona 4 golden: 28.52 pounds

Killzone mercenary: 27.50 pounds

Tearaway: 19.99 pounds

Dead or Alive 5 +: 18.19 pounds

Sly cooper: 19.99 pounds

Uncharted golden Abyss: 18.45 pounds

 

Its pretty clear wich system is gonna cost you more in the long term. 3DS games hardly drop in price or are released at a much high price point.


So, how did you get those figures?  I mean, why those games?  You could put pilotwings resort in there, or steal diver, or Street Fighter 4 3D, or Dead or Alive Dimensions, and that would yield completely different results.

Besides, if you just want cheap games, get an iPhone.  "The games are cheaper" is exactly the argument that fans of dedicated handhelds have rallied against.  Vita games have a lower price because they have a lower value in the eyes of consumers. 

""""foodfather said:
Very confused by the reception of the Vita. I knew it was going to bomb but so many people seem to like. it. One of my friends hardly plays on his PS3, he prefers playing on the Vita for some reason. """"

Well, I like playing games on my gamepad pretty often, so I can see the appeal of the Vita in that regard.  There is nothing wrong with the Vita itself.  It has nice visuals, a nice screen, and is reasonable comfortable if a bit bulky for a portable.  System itself would be good if it had good software to back it up.

Exactly, the only reason why Vita games are cheaper is that no one is really buying them because of the low install base.  Cost of games should never be factored in to the cost of a system since one can always find ways to lower the cost of software with a little creativity. (i.e. cheapassgamer always let's you find the best software prices even at launch)



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Dr.EisDrachenJaeger said:
I've seen better sales in Germany mate^
But eallly 32gb cards for 80+ euros ? No thanks.

Shet I cant even find the vita anymore .


You dont need a 32GB card. Thats only for digital heavy people who want to have everything on the card at once.

Something like an 8 Gig is more than enough. Any excess data you can deposit on your PS3 or PC for safekeeping so you always have enough room.

Really, at this point, with the mega pack you get Wipeout 2048 and a load of other games including LBP Vita and a 8Gig Memory card for 26 pounds. Wipeout alone is worth that. Heck you pay more for a copy of mario kart 7 on the 3DS and you get no extra games or a memory card.

As for germany sales, those are localised and random. Its not the same. Any corner of the street shop can have a clearance sale at random times. Its not something you can count on.



i also one of them i have all current gen consoles but i like most of the ps vita, actually i have more than 30 vita games,vita is a great device and only don't do better because sony is putting litle support on it



Nem said:
Dr.EisDrachenJaeger said:
I've seen better sales in Germany mate^
But eallly 32gb cards for 80+ euros ? No thanks.

Shet I cant even find the vita anymore .


You dont need a 32GB card. Thats only for digital heavy people who want to have everything on the card at once.

Something like an 8 Gig is more than enough. Any excess data you can deposit on your PS3 or PC for safekeeping so you always have enough room.

Really, at this point, with the mega pack you get Wipeout 2048 and a load of other games including LBP Vita and a 8Gig Memory card for 26 pounds. Wipeout alone is worth that. Heck you pay more for a copy of mario kart 7 on the 3DS and you get no extra games or a memory card.

As for germany sales, those are localised and random. Its not the same. Any corner of the street shop can have a clearance sale at random times. Its not something you can count on.


Ha, 8 gigs aint enough, I buy most retail games physical but I've already filled up my 32 gb card on my 3DS.



Make Naughty Dog,Santa Monica make gaems for Vita and Make Dark Cloud 3, Wild arms 6, Legaia 3, Legend of Dragoon, Alundra 3, Ape escape, Syphon filter 4, Patapon 4 and we can call it even. lol



Nem said:

If you were keeping an eye out, they usually have discounts for squeenix games. Its been going for 9.99 a couple of times.

No, I'm not keeping an eye out because I don't own a Vita and was just curious. I saw that there was a 25th anniversary sale, so I'm happy you're informing me that there were not just one but a few 50% discounts on their games.

For any ff-fan, the PSN store is a beauty.