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AT&T is selling a $199 PS Vita 3G online, with data agreement

If you missed the $199 PS Vita bundleS that Sony offered over the Black Friday weekend, you can still get a really great deal at AT&T. The unlikely source is offering the Playstation Vita 3G model for only $199 with a data plan.

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Raccoon4163d ago (Edited 4163d ago )

I did... And They should give it away for free with a 2 year contract....

Godchild10204163d ago

Its like saying Apple should give away their Iphone 4s for free with a 2 year contract. Or Samsung with the Galaxy S2/3 or Note. It's just not logical when the profit is low on the hardware.

I would really like to see how this sells, now that AT&T will be selling them with a contract. I know they were getting training on them a few months back.

jon12344163d ago

it should be cheaper than that

talisker4163d ago

@Godchild: well, actually operators here give you top tier smartfones or consoles for "one euro". Of course you pay for them during the 24-month contract but you still get unlimited calls and a data plan. All in all, you pay one year for the phone, one year for services.

I heard in US you pay for incoming text messages but it's really hard to believe such thing.

Raccoon4163d ago

@Godchild1020
What do you think contracts are for? It's a system they use so you can pay for the phone and service while they also make a profit.... Why do you think they ask for ss#.....

Most phones that mayor carriers have come free with a two year contract especially phones that retail below $300 usd. For This be possible it all depends on the price of these exclusive data plans for example $50 a month for unlmtd 3g data should cover it...

Godchild10204163d ago (Edited 4163d ago )

At the 2 comments above. This is not your standard contract plan. You can choose the 14.99 plan (least amount of profit) and go.about you business. There is also no Activation free, where the carrier makes the initial profit start. Also there is no voice or text attached to the plan. That is why I said the profit is low for the carrier and the platform holder to sell the phone for free with such plans.

Also, most phones that sell for free are flip phones and not smartphones. Unless they been on the market for a set amount of time and a new phone in the same product line is introduced to clear old inventory.

@Talisker, they do charge per text. Unless you have an unlimited plan. It's usually 10 or 15 cents per incoming and outgoing text.

Raccoon4163d ago (Edited 4163d ago )

My points still stands reguardless if the phones flips or smart.... If they can make a reasonable profit it is possible. It all comes down to contract and service price period.

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GreenRanger4163d ago

Forget the 3G Vita, just buy the WiFi version and tether it to either your phone or a MiFi dongle.
It's better to stay clear of contracts - they're evil!

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Original Final Fantasy 7 - Is it Worth Playing in 2024?

Final Fantasy 7 has come back under the spotlight thanks to the release of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, but is it worth replaying the original?

ravens5216d ago

Got to Zacks part in 7 Rebirth. Said f it. Finishing my game in 7 og. Just got to part 2 yesterday. I also got Crisis Core... So it'll be a while before I'm back to Rebirth. I just keep thinking about it too smh, want to get back to playing it. Not till I know Zacks story though. I beat 7 og sooooooo long ago, it's crazy going through it again and remembering things.

MrNinosan16d ago (Edited 16d ago )

Got to Zacks part in Rebirth?
You mean you started the game and turned it off?
The game starts with Zack...

ravens5215d ago

... Really 🤓 lol. His second part, I've played for 80hrs lmao. <---- PS5 Run time, probably not all game time. You guys know how it goes.

VIK212115d ago (Edited 15d ago )

Did you not ever play the OG FF7? After you recruit Vincent, later in the game, disc 3, return to that basement and look at the pod, there's a whole Zack story that'll trigger as a memory.... it's well hidden in the game and a lot of things regarding Zack are cleared up. FF7 Crisis Core is basically an extend feature of that hidden flashback... It took me years to discover it back then lol

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MrNinosan15d ago

@ravens52
80 hours in Rebirth by doing everything, and you should've reached Zacks story about 5 times 🤣

ravens5215d ago

Ye I kno that's y I said not all gameplay time. But also I am very anal when it comes to exploring.

ravens5215d ago

Not to mention fighting Titan at his full strength. Hours spent trying still haven't succeeded. Found all 3 ruins but I'ma masochist when it comes to games.

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Barlos16d ago

Very much so. Graphically it's dated but the story and the gameplay haven't aged a day. It's still one of my all time favourite RPGs and for me is better than Remake in some ways.

Barlos16d ago (Edited 16d ago )

It always takes me back to Christmas 1997, I got it as a gift and I was blown away when I played it. I couldn't believe games could look that good. The combination of pre rendered backgrounds and FMV really made it stand out. It definitely still has a certain charm that modern games can't replicate.

I can't imagine people will still be talking about Remake and Rebirth in 27 years.

Tapani15d ago

Fully agreed. To me the atmosphere, pacing, gameplay and music are all better than in the remake.

Rebel_Scum16d ago

Yes, play this, skip remake, start rebirth for new players.

I_am_Batman16d ago

Skip Remake? That's terrible advice.

leahcim16d ago

Remake is so amazing, pure FFVII Love, play it on PS5 please! aww the graphics the battles, the music... a dream come true.

Rebel_Scum15d ago (Edited 15d ago )

I disagree Batman

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Uncover secrets, defeat challenging bosses, and upgrade your arsenal in these exciting Metroidvania titles on the PlayStation Vita.

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