If you have decided to purchase a Sony Portable Playstation, then you may realize that there are a lot of options open to you. Sony first released the Playstation Portable in the spring of 2004. While this was an impressive hand-held gaming device, Sony went a step farther and debuted the Slim and Lite in September of 2007. Anytime a gaming system is released, the manufacturers offer special versions of the system. Why? People will pay more for gaming bundles and special release versions of the console.
The Core bundle for the Sony Portable Playstation comes with an AC adapter, USB cable and the basic console. The Ice Silver Dax Entertainment Pack is around thirty dollars more if you buy it in a retail store. The Ice Pack comes with a silver player, the game "Daxter" and a 1 GB memory stick with UMD movie. If you compare the Ice and Core packs, you will see that you are actually getting a great deal if you take the upgraded limited edition bundle.
Other special release bundles for the Sony Playstation Portable system include a Star Wars bundle, complete with a silk screening of Darth Vader on the back of the unit, and a Final Fantasy Limited Edition bundle. Why release these limited edition gaming bundles? Sony gets to charge more for the specialized colors and accessories included in the bundle and it makes the unit collectable. For hard-core collectors, such as those who avidly collect Star Wars merchandise, this means adding value to a collection.
Making special release bundles and gaming consoles is nothing new. Some people will undoubtedly pay more for the option of having a color choice for their new PSP system. It may not mean a difference in functions or games but it is nice to have that choice. Others like the fact that they get more for their money. Consider that a Core Pack retails in the U.S. for $169.99 and only $199.99 for the specialized packages, most of which come with a playstation portable game and a memory stick. By purchasing the specialized pack, you are getting a bargain.
The memory sticks alone make buying the limited edition Sony Portable Playstation a great value. You do not have to purchase it though. The Core bundle is a great PSP value and can play all the same games as the special colored ones. If the limited edition bundles are sold out at a retail store near you, then you can buy them off E-bay, but you will definitely pay more. If this is not a problem, then owning a limited edition may be your best value.
Mark R Gittelman is an ASE Certified Master Tech With more than 23 years experience in the auto repair business. Mark is also a die hard gamer and owns many different consoles. Read the review of his favorite Psp custom car racing games. Or if you would like to learn how to fix your own car or truck visit the diy auto repair tips page.
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