There’s just a week to go until the PSPgo finally goes on sale. But a Sony exec has said that downloads from the PSN store won’t be cheaper than buying UMDs. So the question remains, is it worth forking out for a PSPgo? Read on to see just what Sony has to say for itself.
In an interview with Destructoid, Sony America’s Eric Lempel was keen to make it clear that downloads from the PSN store for the PSPgo would not be cheaper than nabbing a UMD down at your local games emporium.
“Basically, we have pricing parity right now,” said Lempel. “It is part of our strategy. We’d like to keep it that way, keep a level playing field.”
PSPgo: is it worth the upgrade?
However, with most shops slashing game prices to compete for your hard–earned cash, titles on the PSN store could in fact cost more. This is already the case with WipEout Pulse and Capcom Classics Collection Remixed.
With downloads lacking the physical presence of a UMD, it’s hard to see how long Sony will continue to justify such a move. If the PSPgo doesn’t sell, expect to see PSN prices tumble.
