George Vanterpool

The garage sale known as Sony’s price drop extends to European consumers on May 4th, only a month after price cuts in the U.S. Big brother always seems to get the best toys first, but eventually ends up sharing with everyone else. The PSP will retail for £130 / €170. Sony’s sudden generosity suggests the PSP is failing internationally, and it’s time for desperate measures. While the company would say connectivity with the PlayStation 3 is the main reason for dropping the price of the PSP, it’s obvious the popularity and dominant sales of Nintendo DS systems has forced Sony into swallowing their pride. They should hope the same fate won’t befall the PS3.

Not only has the hand-held unit become cheaper, but more platinum titles are emerging as well. UMDs are also growing wildly unpopular. If Sony doesn’t put more effort into supplying more quality games, the PSP may become the next VCR, and a once powerful gaming machine will be the next purchase at a dollar store.