The
latest Gamestop ad proudly proclaims that the PSP Value Pack has a
new low price. The bundle, which includes a Memory Stick, headphones, and a case, now comes $50 cheaper at $199.99--that's the same price as the Core unit.
It's unclear at this time if this is a Sony-mandated price drop, or if it's a Gamestop-only promotion. However, considering how today is PSP's two year birthday, it makes sense to celebrate with a universal price drop. If the Core unit drops in price as well, PSP will almost be able to compete against Nintendo's handheld ... at least in terms of price.
[Via
Gamespot]
[
Update 1: Dave Karraker has e-mailed us stating "The PSP Value Pack isn't something we sell to retailers any longer. It is a discontinued model. So, the retailer can price it at any level they wish. It is not a universal price drop, just something GameStop decided to do."]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Hector Martinez @ Mar 23rd 2007 1:09PM
I thought the PSP was $199 for months now. Didn't the $250 version include a 1GB stick? That's not what's in this package.
Yah..itsapsp..sowhat @ Mar 23rd 2007 3:43PM
In Store only and does ANYONE else even sell the 'value pack' anymore...I thought it was Core or Entertainment
(BTW Core in Canada sells for $170 USD regular price and the Entertainment pack is $207 USD)
Liqwid @ Mar 23rd 2007 4:05PM
Didn't Sony stop making that SKU and replace it with the Entertainment Pack? I haven't seen a Value Pack for ages.
Gamestop must be trying to liquidate their stock of these.
Sunny @ Mar 23rd 2007 4:30PM
That was the holiday bundle. I guess they went back to this value pack bundle after the holidays ended (unless I'm mistaken and it's been available all along.)