PlayStation Vita Release Will Result In 3DS Price Drop

The Wi-Fi version of PlayStation VITA will retail for $249.99, with a 3G edition for $299.99. Currently the 3DS system sells for $249.99 and sales are below the publisher's expectations. 3DS needs a price outs

One of Nintendo's biggest advantages, at least when it comes to portables, is a lower price than the competition. It's a huge reason why the original Game Boy beat Lynx, Turbo Express and Game Gear. The same can also be said of the DS versus PSP. Nintendo could always point to its hardware and tell consumers it was a better deal. With 3DS and Vita, both systems are equal in price.

Unless 3DS sales dramatically increase over the next several months, it's the best way for Nintendo to undercut Sony in what should be an interesting portable battle.

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Source: Modojo

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