We're not sure how long these prices will stay this low, so if you live in the United Kingdom and have any interest in turntabling or digital distribution revolutions, we suggest you get while the getting is good.
We're not sure how long these prices will stay this low, so if you live in the United Kingdom and have any interest in turntabling or digital distribution revolutions, we suggest you get while the getting is good.
Reader Comments (37)
Posted: Nov 30th 2009 12:42PM Dark Archon PSN Archonik XBL Dar said
Lol. The price went back up. Managed to get it back when it was 148.99 :)
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Posted: Nov 30th 2009 1:05PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
Yay, but I have yet to see anyone with a Go yet :P
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Posted: Nov 30th 2009 1:24PM Scuffles said
well maybe people buying them realized after their purchase that their dining room table was wobbly and the only thing that would fix it was sugar packets or their psp go, and since you never know when you will need random sugar packets the only logical choice was to use the Go to stabilize the otherwise unstable table.
but the important thing is they are out there and super popular !!11!11!
Its just the umm ..... sinister lopsided table industry(?) keeping them down >,<
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but the important thing is they are out there and super popular !!11!11!
Its just the umm ..... sinister lopsided table industry(?) keeping them down >,<
Posted: Nov 30th 2009 2:05PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
I too am thinking that is the case, luckily I have neither :D
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Posted: Nov 30th 2009 1:11PM (Unverified) said
Dang, missed PSP Go... for £149.99 I'd be tempted, even though I have a PSP 2000. £149.99 is a MUCH more realistic price. Please drop it again HMV!
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Posted: Nov 30th 2009 1:17PM Alex R said
"Lucky Brits"?
Really?
-XBL costs us £40 per year, $65.61.
-I remember when the PS3 first came out, all you Americans were moaning about it being $400. It was £400 here. That's $656.14.
The majority of things in the UK are the same amounts of £ as it is $.
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Really?
-XBL costs us £40 per year, $65.61.
-I remember when the PS3 first came out, all you Americans were moaning about it being $400. It was £400 here. That's $656.14.
The majority of things in the UK are the same amounts of £ as it is $.
Posted: Dec 1st 2009 3:00PM nathan2597 said
lol xbox live is £30 in uk not £40
also i never knew that Americans watch doctor who (david tennant rocks)
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also i never knew that Americans watch doctor who (david tennant rocks)
Posted: Nov 30th 2009 1:55PM (Unverified) said
xbox live costs £40 a year if your incapable of using the internet to shop
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Posted: Nov 30th 2009 1:24PM (Unverified) said
"Lucky". Really, Let's review...
PSP GO Price on release day, US$250, UK£225 ($371)
Current PSP GO Price US$250, UK£150($245)
Current PS3 Price US$299, UK£245 ($412)
Xbox 360 Arcade US$199, UK£159 ($260)
I could go on...
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PSP GO Price on release day, US$250, UK£225 ($371)
Current PSP GO Price US$250, UK£150($245)
Current PS3 Price US$299, UK£245 ($412)
Xbox 360 Arcade US$199, UK£159 ($260)
I could go on...
Posted: Nov 30th 2009 1:39PM Dark Archon PSN Archonik XBL Dar said
Actually, I'll do that:
Federal is: $7.25 (£4.40). Note, that it can be even less, depending on the state.
In the UK it is £5.80 ($9.5). That means that the US minimum wage is lower by about 25%. This means that the money/value ratio is different. That's why the goods are cheaper. Oh, there's also like a zillion different factors.
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Federal is: $7.25 (£4.40). Note, that it can be even less, depending on the state.
In the UK it is £5.80 ($9.5). That means that the US minimum wage is lower by about 25%. This means that the money/value ratio is different. That's why the goods are cheaper. Oh, there's also like a zillion different factors.
Posted: Nov 30th 2009 1:45PM (Unverified) said
Well I really don't know where the £5.80 came from, but let's run with it.
Really, what gives companies based in neither the UK or the USA thr right to charge a 40% markup on goods?
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Really, what gives companies based in neither the UK or the USA thr right to charge a 40% markup on goods?
Posted: Nov 30th 2009 2:17PM Jim Carey Grant said
You seem to be forgetting that UK prices all include 15% VAT while American prices don't, so they end up paying more at checkout than the price would indicate.
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Posted: Nov 30th 2009 2:34PM Katana Master said
@ Archon
£5.80 is only recent, by recent: October. Plus we have VAT like someone has mentioned. 15% VAT. So really were aren't the lucky ones.
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£5.80 is only recent, by recent: October. Plus we have VAT like someone has mentioned. 15% VAT. So really were aren't the lucky ones.
Posted: Nov 30th 2009 2:45PM Dark Archon PSN Archonik XBL Dar said
Wow. Cool, so it was. Are you kidding me? The minimum wage was like 5.68 before october so the hike isn't that gigantic. Come on. What's the point in nitpicking if it doesn't really change anything.
Also, there are taxes on goods in many, many US states. Those are not VALUE ADDED TAXES though, so you pay them on top of the purchase as they are not included in the item price.
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Also, there are taxes on goods in many, many US states. Those are not VALUE ADDED TAXES though, so you pay them on top of the purchase as they are not included in the item price.
Posted: Nov 30th 2009 6:25PM rowie4life said
"In the UK it is £5.80 ($9.5). That means that the US minimum wage is lower by about 25%. This means that the money/value ratio is different. That's why the goods are cheaper. Oh, there's also like a zillion different factors."
Yes but that £5.80 is for people of 22 years and older. Its £4.83 per hour for workers aged 18-21 inclusive and even less at £3.57 per hour for all workers under the age of 18. Your wages may be lower but our "everything" is 35-45% more expensive. And our VAT is going up to 20% next year, if my memory is correct.
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Yes but that £5.80 is for people of 22 years and older. Its £4.83 per hour for workers aged 18-21 inclusive and even less at £3.57 per hour for all workers under the age of 18. Your wages may be lower but our "everything" is 35-45% more expensive. And our VAT is going up to 20% next year, if my memory is correct.
Posted: Dec 2nd 2009 5:55AM (Unverified) said
@Alex, Chill out dude, there wa a plan of 20%, and then 18%, but its going back up to 17.5% at midnight Dec 31st, it was only a temporary measure.
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Posted: Nov 30th 2009 1:48PM (Unverified) said
"You brits are so unthankful."
For what exactley?
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For what exactley?
Posted: Nov 30th 2009 2:26PM (Unverified) said
Thanksgiving is kind of a farse.
There, I said it.
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There, I said it.
Posted: Nov 30th 2009 2:57PM kenny goo said
While a direct conversation isn't a very accurate way to show how the price has dropped (see: the value of the dollar is different wherever you go), I think a percentage is. On both the PSP Go and DJ Hero, the price drop is about 35%. Apply that to the US prices, and we're looking at a PSP Go cheaper then the PSP Brite ($165) and a DJ Hero bundle less then the original Guitar Hero bundle on PS2 when it released ($78).
Again, it's still not a totally accurate comparison, but it just gives us Americans a better idea of how the price has dropped. I know prices in Europe are always pretty bad, especially in the UK, so I'm glad you guys are getting a bit of a break with this. Both fantastic products, they're just priced too high, so maybe this will alleviate that and change some minds.
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Again, it's still not a totally accurate comparison, but it just gives us Americans a better idea of how the price has dropped. I know prices in Europe are always pretty bad, especially in the UK, so I'm glad you guys are getting a bit of a break with this. Both fantastic products, they're just priced too high, so maybe this will alleviate that and change some minds.
Posted: Nov 30th 2009 5:43PM (Unverified) said
DJ Hero for £70 ive seen most places Tesco , Amazon :)
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Posted: Dec 1st 2009 3:13PM (Unverified) said
you all seem to be forgetting that so many different things affect prices. and the main factor being vat mainly goes towards paying for are free medical services. NHS (NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE) ONE OF THE THINGS PEOPLE IN OTHER COUNTRIES DO NOT RECEIVE
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