Sony PlayStation Portable Price Watch
posted Dec 24th 2004 2:00PM
You can't reasonably be expected to wait until March for Sony to release the PlayStation Portable here in the States,
can you? You'll be gouged no matter what you do, but in order to help you out if you really, really need to have one
right now, we've compiled a list of import stores and their current prices for the PlayStation Portable (though we
suggest that you at least wait a few weeks for the hysteria to die down and for Sony to release a few more PSPs into
the marketplace). We'll update this list daily, and if you have know of any particular legitimate vendors not listed
here, please let us know so we can include them.
Current list as of December 24, 2004 - 2:00PM EST
This will be our last update to our daily PSP price watch, we may revisit the prices every few weeks or so until the USA launch.
National Console Support (NCSX)
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PSP $448 (currently sold out, more coming next week)
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PSP Value Pack $513 (currently sold out, more coming this week)
Lik-Sang
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PSP Value Pack $529 (currently sold out)
JapanVideoGames.com
Kicks Hobby
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PSP $525 (with one game, in stock)
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PSP Value Pack $579 (with one game, currently sold out)
Success-HK
Micmic.net
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PSP $420 (-$10)
Play-Asia
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PSP $579 (comes with Ridge Racers)
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PSP Value Pack $629 (comes with Ridge Racers)
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Lowest Buy It Now price - PSP $400 (-$70)
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Lowest Buy It Now price - PSP Value Pack $445
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272 Sony PSP system auctions listed (as of December 24, 2:00PM EST, 1 less than yesterday)
Please note that we do not have an affiliate relationship with any of these stores and none of these listings were paid for in anyway. Also, do your homework on the seller before buying on eBay, as some unscrupulous folks are selling a link to import stores for $300+. Remember shipping and any applicable taxes are not included in the prices listed above.
Lets see how many suckers are out there.
WOW. Suddenly, the 3-month wait doesn't sound like a bad idea. I can wait 3 monthes to save 100 bucks per month... Yeah.
Whatever happened to the all-white model that was circulating at E3??? Just wondering if that was available at all.
suckers ? - nah, we just have too much disposible cash lying around...
http://www.micmic.net/ProductDetails.asp?ProductID=1058
is asking $398...
suckers ? - nah, we just have too much disposible cash lying around...
I'll never buy a launch unit no matter how much hype, the company, or the price. Later units always seem to perform better and have less flaws, plus I dont believe the PSP has a killer app yet, all the more reason to wait.
But is it gonna be region locked or not? I bought a GBA on launch in Japan (happened to time a business trip so I'd be there) because I knew it would play US games. I won't buy a PSP if it won't play US games.
There is no region lock, on games. But movies, yes, there is a region lock. So, buy your PSP from japan and play games from anywehre else... just don't bother playing movies (then again, who is going to be buying umd format movies? never will i)
Cool system but...............hell no is it worth 400 plus dollars. I pre-ordered two psp's for the us launch; my sons will be happy and i'll be happy because I'm getting to for less than the price of one now! :)
How do you know the games aren't locked? I mean Sony did it on all their other systems? I guess we really won't know until US games game out...
k LISTEN... THERE IS NO REGION LOCK ON GAMES, BUT ON MOVIES, THERE IS... THEY HAVE STATED THIS TIME OVER TIME. INCLUDING ON THIS WEBSITE
Sorry for the caps, it just does not seem to get through to some certain induviduals
Uh... This is...madness. $500+ for a barebones system (ok "value" included but anyway). Oh, well luckily I'm a foreign student in Japan this year so I got mine (value pack) *and* two games (Lumines and Ridge Racers) for about $300... I'd find a friend in Japan to do the exports for you instead of getting ripped of like this (and sorry I don't really have the time to). It's one nice system though. The screen is droolworthingly good, although I have found som occurrances of "bleeding" colours in Ridge Racers.
no one in Japan would have any "insider information" on when the next shipment to the local Yodobashi or Bic Camera might be would they?
sorry for the double posted comment..i thought it may be better to post here rather than the previous blog.
k LINES, did you not read the article posted on engadget before? it shows a pic of the case of Ridge Racer having a 2 region code on it. So right now, nobody is sure if theres region lock or not.
http://www.techjapan.com/
"k LINES, did you not read the article posted on engadget before? it shows a pic of the case of Ridge Racer having a 2 region code on it. So right now, nobody is sure if theres region lock or not."
Well, yes, they are, because Sony themselves have confirmed it. This is from a Gamespot Q&A with the Sony CTO:
"MC: Technically, the PSP does have a region mechanism in it, but, for now we decided to have all region discs work on all systems. This is because people who travel around the world may want to pick up games in different territories. However, each game will only be tested for that specific region and the hardware available in that market, so, technically, not every game may work."
In other words, buy at your own risk. Yes, the system is region-locked. No, the games themselves are not. That could change at any time, on Sony's whim or the whim of any developer.
However, you see Sony's reasonings for not enabling the region lock now, and it doesn't seem to me that that reasoning will change. People are travelling more, not less, and this is a portable gaming system, so if the reason for not enabling the region lock is because people who are travelling will want to buy games, then I see no reason to really worry about it. At worst, Sony's saying certain games may not work because of technical differences between units in each region, but not because of the region lock.
the standard psp package isn't even 300$US.
It's like 199$US. And even the value kit is somewhere aroudn 240$US.
Is it some kind of hint that most of the PSP games at ebgames show a release date of 2/25/04??
http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/categories/products/deptpage.asp?web_dept=psp
Why spend even $200 when the games are going to be the same as the PS2? I don't think there will be much difference. Only time will tell...
Why spend even $200 when the games are going to be the same as the PS2? I don't think there will be much difference. Only time will tell...
I'd kill to be able to write software for this independently. I also think this will be a great ebook reader (if someone releases a decent app that can read books from the memory stick).
You know, I`d be willing to buy one for everyone for just retail price + shipping (probably about $40...)
Import stores have to be insane. There is no way that it costs that much to get to them.
Tamyu: If you're serious, I would gladly take you up on that offer.
Same here. Tamyu, if you are willing to do so, I could arrange to pay you through paypal or something for a couple of systems and some games so my friends and I can enjoy some early psp drooling. :)
If Tamyu can do it, then I'm in
I am serious, *IF* they have PSPs in stock somewhere around me... Which, as of yesterday, they do. I`ll have to go check again, and it would have to be a pay first type of thing (Because I really don`t have tons of money laying around to risk wasting). But I would really not mind. (Especially if someone donated to my page - we have a good reason! Take a look!)
Feel free to mail me about it - tamyu@tamyu.net
@DMB: Well, if you want ebooks and write your own stuff on an awesome screen (and play some good games), get a Zodiac... ;)
PT Barnum may not have actually said it, but it's attributed to him anyway:
"There's a sucker born every minute."
In the long term, what could possibly be the benefit of not having to wait a few months for your PSP? Is two extra months of playing "Ridge Racer" worth paying $400 extra? Is there some hidden feature in the Japanese version of the PSP that will make you some cash?
If people stopped and considered what they were doing, the price gougers on eBay wouldn't have anyplace to sell there wares. But we've built a society based on instant gratification that drives these markets... and their borderline-illegal pricing.
i looked into shipping from japan to the U.S. to figure out why its so much. it is pretty expensive, but 500$U.S. is wayy to much to cover this cost. i live in japan right now, and make frequent trips back to the states. if anyone wants one, and if i can find one, let me know. dont worry, i wont ask 500$, but a lil extra would be nice, to make it worth the hassle.
WOW.. My buddy just brought over his unit that he got from Japan. VERY nice unit... Great graphics. He even made a movie from his video camera and transfered it directly to the psp to play. Only thing I saw that I didn't like was that its easy to get fingerprints everywhere and there is no cover to protect the unit from being scratched. Think he paid around $280.
I am looking for a PSP value pack and would like someone to get one for me. If someone will get me one and ship it to california. I would really appreciate it. Can you please contact me at Kdollar@gmail.com with how much you would want. I really dont want to pay to much over the retail price...I will pay thru paypal
liksang isnt sold out, they have two hundred left.
http://www.lik-sang.com/news.php?artc=3552
You might want to read a little closer
"200 More Systems in Stock *Sold Out*"
Tamyu, your story touched me deeply, i wish Motoki only the best.
I myself was a premature baby and was saved by the mircale of medicine. I'm just fine today, 17 years later, and I hope Motoki will see the same success. Your photos are stunning and reach the depths of my heart.
Keep up the blog, I'll be sure to check Motoki's progress, and I'll be sure to donate every chance i get!
<3 Jon. (half a world away)
Gerlando, nay, you should have read a little closer...when i wrote my message, there were 200 left. It just sold up between that time. If you read the story, it tells you they were selling those 200 at 4pm hk time.
Yeah, I think I'm going to wait and see if the US release models improve that battery life and the one or two other things I read about that weren't too cool.
Here goes. I can get new *PSP Value Packs* for whoever wants them, pretty much guaranteed to be sent out this week at the price of 37000 yen + shipping from Japan to you. (That is the current going price in Japan) All games and accessories are available at regular retail price. (Check Sony`s Japanese page for the Japanese retail prices, or ask me. I`ll send you a list.)
It is still expensive, but considerably less than the import shops. I`m not a store or anything. I am doing this for quite a few people already because I am hoping to make a little bit of profit to help pay for my son`s medical care. (Take a look at my page to see what that`s about.) I figured if I`m doing it already, I might as well let everyone know.
If anyone is interested, please contact me at tamyu@tamyu.net.
i'm getting spam emails for "free PSP's" - is this like freeipods.com? is it legit?
i know i'll have to jump through a lot of hoops to get one, but for a PSP, i just might.
DATELINE NYC: PSP Value Pack $800 at J & L on Elizabeth St. downtown in China Town.
Anyone who pays $800 for a PSP just to have it a little early is insane.
+100 or so over retail is understandable. $800 is just stupid.
Hello,
i am mr KOLADZ
i am a business man based in eorope but i am presently in nigeria where i came to invest
and to also get used to the african way of life.
i just opened a new retailing store some few weeks back and i need some new products
that are not yet known and will make good sales here, so i will like to order for some
products from you to my store and i will like you to calculate the cost of shipping via usps global
express 3-5 days delivery.
i will like you to send the cost of shipping soon so that i can place my orders.
i will make all payments with my creditcard.
i will like you to get back to me ASAP.
GET BACK WITH YOUR WEBSITE
Regards.
WTF, great place to post your scams, we're all basically technogically retarded and have no idea that people could scam others online!
Koladz.. hehe
While the PSP is cool and all, do we really need a weekly or daily update on the ridiculous prices idiots with too much money are spending on them??
Wow... it amazes me how clueless some people are. Furthermore I highly doubt, Mr. Koladz, that there is a demand for $500+ pieces of electronics in Nigeria. Im sure they are more concerned with... oh I dont know.... SURVIVAL?! Furthermore... this website is merely a forum not an online store. And furthermore.... ah forget it.
I GOTS A UNIT TOO...WAIT, WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT...?
I GOTS A UNIT TOO...WAIT, WHAT ARE WE TALKING ABOUT...?
Umm, I was wondering... Does anyone know if the PSP will come in Canada at the same time it comes into the States, 'cause I live in Canada, and my birthday is coming up real soon (Dec. 30). What I want to do is wait until March until hopefully the PSP comes to Canada so I can get that as my 'gift'. So if anyone has some information, or if the people at Engadget know, please inform me. PLEEEEEEEEEEEEASE.
also, dynamism will have it:
http://www.dynamism.com/sony-psp/
Please figure out a way to drop the updates to this item from engadget's main rss feed.
I'm sure diehard PSP fans will bookmark your page (or perhaps use a site devoted to price comparisons like pricewatch). This isn't the news I want from engadget automatically updating in my rss aggregator.
Lest I sound like an ungrateful curmudgeon, I realize that I get far more from Engadget than I pay for. It's a wonderful site. Keep up the good work. (And if it's too much to remove the PSP price watch from the main rss feed, I'll understand and won't cancel my subscription)
They're free to post what they want, especially considering that the PSP is the hottest gadget to come out in a long while
Pretty cool gadget. I wonder how many units they will sell in U.S. Maybe it will be the iPod for game consoles.
has anyone had a PSP delivered by Tamyu?
Umm, I was wondering... Does anyone know if the PSP will come in Canada at the same time it comes into the States, 'cause I live in Canada, and my birthday is coming up real soon (Dec. 30). What I want to do is wait until March until hopefully the PSP comes to Canada so I can get that as my 'gift'. So if anyone has some information, or if the people at Engadget know, please inform me. PLEEEEEEEEEEEEASE.
What the hell a 3 month wait will just have to work.if i have to save 200 dollars,hehehe how many sukers are there
These guys have it available in stock at 500 bucks, http://www.doml.com/product.asp?id=1741
They also have the PSP screen protectors available, http://www.doml.com/product.asp?id=1739
I just couldn't resist and ordered myself a set from them after seeing my buddy's PSP...
If anyone is looking for a PSP, email me at bjperkins@chancellorsville.navy.mil. I will be in the states until 21Jan05, but I will be able to get some when I get back. I am looking for maybe a $50 finders fee and the rest depends on the store. The place I went to quoted me at roughly $170 for the base system and $230 for the value pack.
Umm, I was wondering... Does anyone know if the PSP will come in Canada at the same time it comes into the States, 'cause I live in Canada, and my birthday is coming up real soon (Dec. 30). What I want to do is wait until March until hopefully the PSP comes to Canada so I can get that as my 'gift'. So if anyone has some information, or if the people at Engadget know, please inform me. PLEEEEEEEEEEEEASE.
Ok, for those on the fence or wondering if it's worth it. Yep it is. I got mine about a week ago, it was pre-ordered and I made special arrangements with the Importer so I managed to avoid most of the insane price mark ups.
Currently I only have Ridge Racers for it, but its been a massive amount of fun and still is.
Rather than go through everything I've done, I'll just post a link to a forum post I keep updating with what I learn as I learn it.
http://www.digitalbackspin.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=860
Hopefully that's ok with the mods and rules here.
hi i just picked up a psp today in shibuya took all day to hunt one down in japan. Just about every where was sold out even in akihabara. i picked up an extra psp so if anyone is interested i would sell it for $325 usa. i@m from california by the way and will be returning to the states januray 13th if interested email me at pder18@gmail.com
if you would like pictures email me and i will gladly take some to show proof i have them thanks i can also get games if your interested
Tamyu are you still offering to get PSPs?
I've been shopping around and found this online shop:
http://shop.himeya.com/
Which sells PSP regular for 269 and value packs for 319 US but it's currently out of stock so I guess anyone that's willing to wait til Sony ships more out to the japanese vendors can check that website out once it's instock.
Well, here in Belgium (Not yet releasd) it only costs aroud the 200 thats not realy expansif if you compare with the others....
I don't no the price about the value packs.
PSP value pack for sale $375US
Include:
PSP (PlayStation Portable)
AC Power Adapter (100 - 240V)
PSP Headphones With Remote Control
PSP Soft Case & Hand Strap
32M Memory Stick Duo
PSP Battery Pack
UK adaptor
Free new game : Ridge Racer
Free shipping
email..... privateeye2004@gmail.com
Do you have to pay for wireless gaming????
privateeye2004@gmail.com is a fraud. He has been scamming people all over the internet. He and others are also using other usernames and e-mails. There have been a lot of scams being run in forums such as this one. I have caught some red handed on other sites. If anyone offers to sell you their psp, DO NOT send cash, Western Union, or bank transfer. Even if they send you pics, make sure the pics belong to them. I have seen a photoshopped pic with a paper containing the buyers name superimposed on another picture of a psp. If they won't use PayPal or a legitimate escrow service don't deal with them. I was scammed myself, and have since spoken with several others who were scammed. Protect yourself!
privateeye2004 scamming people!!!
Ok guys this is getting cutthroat! There is absolutely no reason that a $180-$200+ dollar system should be sold for upward prices of 500 dollars and up. And for what? to say I had i first? you guys arent paying attention the SAME EXACT thing happned when the PS2 was released all the impatient people had them imported and had to deal with hardware problems and more bugs as oppsed to waiting a bit longer. Ken Kutaragi even stated that the U.S release was delayed because if production was increased it would be more likely that a problem would form. Well that and they have to fix the dead pixel problem, which by the way if you purchase a PSP now with dead pixels sony will not honor it and its pretty much buy at your own risk. but if you wait until march and encounter this problem they will replace the console. Think smart guys, dont run around saying i got it first I got it first" and have the person who sold it to you saying "i screwed another I screwed another!"
I heard the pricing was $200 for the standard pack.
hey when is the psp going to come out in Canada?? i am goign ot the states in March but with that region lock on it i mught wait till it come to Canada. can anyone tell me when that would be??
hey when is the psp going to come out in Canada?? i am goign ot the states in March but with that region lock on it i mught wait till it come to Canada. can anyone tell me when that would be??
yo Josh, When they realize a PSP in USA , it will have the same region lock as Canada. So buying for you should be no problem. The region lock problem is mainly applied to continents like : all the country in euro will have the same region code. So dont worry , wait till mid march and buy the psp from USA.
I got a PSP Value pack with Ridge Racers and Demo Disk for only $415. I saw someone score the value pack and Ridge Racers for $380 with shipping under $20. My shipping costs $35, as it is coming directly from Japan.
I heard rumor i dunno if its true or not that with the international version of the PSP, if you put a different kind of memorystick in it (other than the one supplied) the system will crash and the system software will be destroyed rendering your Psp usless... can anyone back this up? or has no one ever had this problem before?
As for me I'm waiting for the price to go down.
the price for the psp is great!! you get a lot of technolgoy for your buck!! that USB connection is the best you can get a GPS,camera , keyboard and other stuff to clip right on your psp!! I am for sure gettign mine
" Posted Dec 14, 2004, 8:56 PM ET by Lucas
Why spend even $200 when the games are going to be the same as the PS2? I don't think there will be much difference. Only time will tell..."
ummm nintendo does the same thing only they remake 8 bit and 16 bit games for a 32 bit system. and the onle reason it sells is becuse people dont want to carry around a NES or SNES and a tv. same as i would want to carry around a ps2 and a tv.
HEY TO WHOEVER ANWSERS THE QUESTIONS HOW MUCH IS THE PSP GOING TO COST WHEN ITS RELEASED ON MARCH 24 NORMAL PRICE AND VALUE PACK PRICE PLEASE I AM DESPERATE AND IF YOU HAVE THE ANSWER SEND IT TO MY EMAIL.
It seems people are already selling it on Craigslist:
http://www.craigslist.org/pen/sys/64458624.html
Lower the price.
I can get PSP's for $279.99, if interested please email me at campberw@muohio.edu.
OMG! I think all of you got ripped off! I mean I for one got a PSP for only 200$
please rememeber 2 send me free play station