Comments on: The PSPgo Is Expensive Because, Well, “There Is A Certain Premium”

By: Paul Hudson

Paul Hudson — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:48:47 +0000

It’s because those little people are jealous that they don’t get a slice of the pie. I could go for some right now with lots of cream.

By: Ben

Ben — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:06:05 +0000

I fail to see the problem with this. Can someone explain why it’s a problem that they are trying to make as much money as possible?

By: bleach1st

bleach1st — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:16:58 +0000

lol that article was very well put… Sony is charging more cause it can… and I won’t be buying it either cause I can to…

By: Eric Chan

Eric Chan — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:52:53 +0000

I guess the guys at Sony thought it worked for apple with ipods and iphones, and reasoned it should work here as well?

It won’t work because it’s two very different group of comsumers.

Gamers aren’t the type who will buy anything that is shiny and has apple’s logo on it.

By: VoDKa

VoDKa — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:21:36 +0000

Oh i’m sorry, was I the only one who knew this to begin with? THINK people… every single electronic device out there, upon release, is overpriced. With the exception of a few, the vast, vast majority ask more than what its worth simply for this exact reason. So its nothing new… people act like Sony coined this idea for christ sake; no, they’re just smart enough to realise how the market works.

By: Brent

Brent — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:18:10 +0000

Well at least they tell the truth.
look at nintendo and their $100 AUD premium on the DSi what a joke.

By: meatball

meatball — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:04:54 +0000

It’s true though, a certain group of people will pay more to have something new, now. Sony are just mopping these people up, when sales begin to dry out, the price will get revised downward. Sony can be a bit slow to do the latter though, which can shift consumer sentiment against them as with the PS3.

Early adopters deserve all they get (good and bad).

By: Barry Meacham

Barry Meacham — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:02:10 +0000

talk about NOT rewarding your fans!

By: thoughtful

thoughtful — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:10:36 +0000

so they are openly acknowledging that its a gyp

thats nice

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:45:24 +0000

Another classic example of Sony’s wacky way of thinking.