Sony came forward not too long ago to show off their second generation dedicated portable video game console codenamed the NGP or otherwise referred to as the PSP 2. This device features things like touch panels on the front and rear, true joysticks, a quad-core processor, 3G connectivity and much more. Considering this is the successor to the PSP it’s to be expected that it wold phase the device out, right? According to SCE worldwide President Shuhei Yoshida, no the two consoles will co-exist with one another.
He elaborates by blaming it on the price of the NGP which, quite obviously, wont’ be priced anywhere near that of the PSP. Below is a direct quote:
“In terms of pricing, we can’t sell the NGP for the same price as a PSP. I think the NGP needs time to mature and get adopted by users. So, for the time being, both platforms will coexist.”
If anything, this vurtally confrims that the NGP will be priced out of range for most gamers. Here’s to hoping that price tag drops at a rapid pace.
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Visceral Games’ Dead Space has been applauded for its top notch game play, stunning visuals and compelling story. However, seeing how the game is still priced around $20, folks who have yet to pick up the game may still be iffy to do so. Luckily, PC gamers will be happy to hear that Dead Space has been dropped to $6.80 on Steam for a limited time.
By a limited time I mean this weekend only so if you’re looking to get down on this deal, you better do so fast.
Dell is continuing their video game deals this time offering an Xbox 360 Arcade version for $159. That’s $40 off the normal price which is certainly a deal to me, if you’ll settle with the Xbox 360 Arcade Version.
If, however, you want to up the ante a bit, Dell is holding deals for higher end consoles as well, listed below:
- Xbox 360 Elite w/ Halo 3 ODST and Forza III – $269
- Xbox 360 Elite holiday bundle – $259
- Xbox 360 HDMI cable – $19.99 (nice!)
- Street Fighter IV FightStick for Xbox 360 – $34.99
- $10 off Super Street Fighter IV with Dell pre-order – $29.99
To snag these deals and more head over to Dell.
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Sure, the Nintendo DS Lite may not be the latest and greatest Nintendo DS on the market (hell, it’s certainly no Nintendo 3DS) but if you’re looking to get down on the DS movement, we have a great deal for you. Slickdeals has just notified us that Dell Home is holding a promotion that will allow you to pick up a Nintendo DS Lite in Cobalt/Black or Crimson/Black for just $99 with free shipping.
Compared to prices on Amazon.com that’s a savings from about $20 – $30. Not bad. Check it out here.
Have you ever wondered what goes into justifying a $60 price tag for most new games? Well, OnLive has taken the completely break down every dollar that goes into that price tag.
As you can see, most of the money is for the publisher and retailer while $7 is set aside for both platform royalties and game returns.
I just wonder how much money is allocated for the developer.
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It’s been quite some time since we saw the unveiling of the DSiXL but Nintendo has yet to give us a North American release date and/or price for the device. If you weren’t aware, the DSiXL is exactly what it sounds like, an extra large Nintendo DSi.
Anyways, Nintendo has finally released word about it’s North American availability and it is set to drop on March 28th of this year for a none-too-bad $189.99.
For those waiting for a DS2, the XL will most likely be Nintendo’s last iteration of the DS as a DS2 with motion sensing is rumored to be in testing.
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A recent GameStop listing spotted by I Play Winner has let us know that Super Street Fighter IV will hit store shelves on March 23, 2010 for $39.99.
While this sounds about right considering the previously announced release window and the fact that it is essentially a SF4 add-on, don’t put too much stock in it as GameStop has been known for putting up estimated information as a place holder.
In other words, we’ll have to wait for an official announcement from Capcom before we mark this one as confirmed.
The PS3 is currently the most expensive of the big three. Wiis and 360s are cheaper and they currently selling much better than the PS3. Well the Wii is surely getting more sales than its competitors. Here’s what David Reeves says:
No, we are not going to go down in price on PS3 – neither are we going to go down in price on PS3 in spring time either. Absolutely not, whatever you might have heard to the contrary. Our strategy is very much value added.
That doesn’t mean we are going to add pieces of software – we might add original ideas to the machine. What we want is to make the machine value for money.
I don’t know about you guys but I’d really prefer a cheaper price for those PS3 out there.
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