PlayStation Vita to Challenge 3DS Directly on Pricing

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PlayStation Vita to Challenge 3DS Directly on Pricing

The WiFi only version of the system will also be priced at $249.99 and available this holiday season.

Sony has revealed that the PlayStation Vita will be priced at $249.99 in North America for the WiFi only version of the system. The 3G version of the system will be priced at $299.99, only $50 more than the WiFi version of the system. Outside of North America, the pricing is similar in number, though more expensive when adjusted for exchange rate.

In Europe, players will pay 249.99 and 299.99 euros for the WiFi and 3G models respectively, while Japan will pay 24,900 and 29,900 yen. The system will be available worldwide this holiday season.

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Joaquim Mira Media Manager

06/06/2011 at 10:08 PM Reply | Permalink | Report

I was surprised by $249.99 price tag. I expected it to be more expensive, but it seems Sony does want to stay in competition with Nintendo in the handheld market.

Chuck Jose Staff Alumnus

06/06/2011 at 10:13 PM Reply | Permalink | Report

I made a mistake buying the 3DS.

ShyGuy

06/06/2011 at 11:25 PM Reply | Permalink | Report

You will rue those words Carlos Joe!

Nick DiMola Director

06/07/2011 at 08:03 AM Reply | Permalink | Report

This is crazy. Seriously. My mind is still blown by this news. Nintendo made a big mistake pricing the 3DS at $249.99. It was a greedy thing to do and I think they are going to be forced to a lower price point come release of the Vita.

I will say this for sure: if we don't get a review unit of the Vita, I'll be picking one up.

Joaquim Mira Media Manager

06/07/2011 at 08:46 AM Reply | Permalink | Report

If Nintendo drops the price for the 3DS it will be by the time the PSV is released, so as to keep the competitive edge.

I want to know about the PSV's battery life.

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