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PS4 & PS Vita Bundle Coming For 'Around $500'

Sony may introduce a hardware bundle containing a PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita when the next-gen console goes on sale later this year, according to a new report.

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pedrof933917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

That would be awesome.

This would be quite a hit at Microsoft.

But then again this is a rumor, like the 4.5 gbs for the OS.

Edit : Its incredible stupid to conclude that VITA could be used an extra controller. Why ? That's because Vita doesn't have L2 & R2 or L3 & R3.

s8anicslayer3917d ago

I can't see them selling the vita for $100 even in a bundle I can see maybe $150 - $175 but not $100 that is just absurd!

cleft53917d ago

If they did it, it would insanely boost Vita sells and make it competitive with the 3DS. They may just be willing to do this for a limited time in order to get their sales up.

blitz06233917d ago

They could make it $600 (so $200 for the Vita) but make the PS4 hard drive 1TB and *maybe* include the Camera

kneon3917d ago

It's not absurd at all. The Vita is frequently on sale for $199 including a game and memory card. Their cost to manufacture is certainly below $100 so they can sell the bundle at $500 if they are willing to sell the Vita pretty much at cost.

And why wouldn't they? Sales haven't been what they wanted so sell it at cost and get the install base up. They wouldn't want to do that with standalone Vitas but for a bundle that's fine, they are still making money overall.

Such a bundle might very well tempt some people away from the competition so it would be a good move.

Thehyph3917d ago

It's either absurd or a good way to hook people into buying the proprietary memory.
If this turns out to be true then I would not expect a cut on the memory cards. That would be asking for too much.
This rumour is somewhat plausible because ps plus adoption will be greatly increased come autumn, and the profit margine on those memory cards must be huge, especially since Sony already had the factories in China to make consumer electronics.

Also, this web browser (on vita) is not a great backup to my android phone. I would love an upgrade in the future.

Saigon3917d ago

If they do this, I might have to change my preorder.

Pixel_Enemy3917d ago

I don't care what anyone says, I love my vita. I have been playing it a lot lately. Just got into the Killzone Mercenary closed beta too and it is AWESOME! I have been hooked on Killzone since I downloaded it. I can't wait for the full game to release next month. It will definitely hold me over until the PS4 launches and I get to play KZ Shadowfall!

Ju3917d ago

"Around $500" can mean anything. People tend to simplify. I can't believe it'll be $500...I can see $549 maybe and a price cut to $179/$199 or something. I can see that, yes.

Dirtnapstor3917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

If they do, that would be a steal. However, keep in mind the cost of a memory card. The needed size to be able to play anything will cost another 50+ $$$. Downside.

ZodTheRipper3917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

500 is too good to be true. On the other hand, this would lead to an insane headstart for the PS4. Also, Vita sales would be heavily pushed, so hopefully this is true and more people will fall in love with the Vita. (=> more developer support)

SilentNegotiator3917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

It's either that or put them in happy meals.

But seriously, at least it would lead to a bigger install base and thus software sales for the handheld. Vita is not going to get anywhere with its current price and if bundling helps ease the pain of taking a loss, why not?

Syntax-Error3917d ago

If they do this.....

O M F G!

That would be the most impressive sh!t since the donkey show I saw in Mexico

jcnba283917d ago

Exactly, sony would be taking a huge loss if this rumor was true.

abzdine3917d ago

PS4+Vita for 499$!!! competition was over before but right now there is no competition.

ShinMaster3917d ago

Then again, they did put a Blu-ray player in the PS3. Back then, Blu-ray players alone cost at least $400.

So that's a maybe.

blackbeld3917d ago

Yep Absurd.

This is double KO and xbox the end.

brew3917d ago

$599 with a 32gb memory card for the Vita would be good.

miyamoto3917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

PS4 and PS Vita @$500.00 is a win win situation

PS4 @ $350
PSV @ $150

Gaikai will destroy the competition

TronEOL3917d ago

Honestly, I agree with you. But I can completely see why Sony would bundle it in with the PS4.

According to Sony, the Vita's attach rate is really good. But in order for more people to buy more games for the Vita, they need more people to OWN a Vita.

So pushing it with the PS4 would not only put more Vita's in the wild, but it would attract developers to create more for the Vita.

Sony could only win by making this a temporary bundle. Guarantee it would be sold out almost instantly.

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ForgottenProphecy3917d ago

but the back touch pad can be used for L2 and R2, and the front for L3 and R3. Even though I know it will only be used for a controller for certain games.

ravinash3917d ago

My understanding is that you will be able to remote play most/all games on the PS4 with the Vita, so the controls must be able to work in some way.
So if the controls do work, why not set it to use as another controller?

iamnsuperman3917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

@ravinah

It is all games with remote play (Sony is doing that not the developers this time around). The second controller aspect is being given to the developers to decide. So it is possible but unlikely to be implemented in a large quantity.

pedrof933917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

Yes but It would be awkward.

TheUndertaker853917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

@pedrof93: It's already being done and isn't really awkward. The system is already in use for any games that support Remote Play.

Look at step six.
http://www.pocketgamer.co.u...

Dragonopolis3917d ago

Yes the Vita does work pretty well as a controller replacement ...... Matter of fact its good enough that if Sony did a fantastic job intergrating into the PS4's design they could drop the main PS4 controller and call it the remote play bundle..... That could make a significant cost savings that could go a long way in helping to reach the $500 point.

..........Even if Sony didn't drop the PS4 controller they at least breaking even or selling the PS4 at a slight loss at $350 in bundle plus $150 for Vita equals .....$500.... It certainly is feasible.

.....Question is....is Sony willing to pull it off. It would definitely be a fatal blow against Microsoft at that price as the Vita is much more useful and a better value than MS's kinect 2.0 at that price level. Even at $550 it is still a great value and worth the price but would not be the fatal bundle in Microsoft's heart. This new console generation has become much more interesting for the gamer than last and the competition this year between console companies is going to be a win win for us gamers.

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TomShoe3917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

If this is true,

My response to Sony:

http://i40.tinypic.com/dr41...

NeoTribe3917d ago

Use imgur memes man. Theres so many adds on that page I couldn't tell what the meme was.

Campy da Camper3917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

My biggest delima is I have a launch day ps4 confirmed at GameStop. If this rumor is true will they be available at launch? What if I switch it over to vita bundle n they don't arrive am I S.O.L. since I gave up original reservation? Hmmm...I need to get into GameStop Lol.

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Retroman3917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

now if this rumor is TRUE vita-ps4 bundle wonder how will MS counter-act on this latest news from SONY if!!! it is trrue.

HALO 5, kinect 2.0./Destiny bundle?? im guessing here.

ZodTheRipper3917d ago

I couldn't care less about M$ response.

Retroman3917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

@ zod above
i dont care either i am a ps4 guy im only curious what will MS do if it's remotely true. im sure they come up with some bull-she-it

Peanuts1103917d ago

Or play Halo Spartan Assault via Smart glass on your Xbox 360/One.

BaronVonRhett3917d ago

They will throw in a Free windows 8 tablet for only $800 dollars!!! What a steal!!!

British_Knight3917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

Microsoft is after the hearts of hardcore gamers and casual gamers. Casual gamers don't play handheld games - Vita or Nintendo DS. I am a hardcore gamer. I'm overly excited for the Witcher 3, Dragon Age Inquisition, FFXV, Watch Dogs, MGS V, Quantum Break, The Order, Ryse (if Crytek alters gameplay), to name a few. A PS4/Vita bundle doesn't excite me. I don't have enough time to play handheld games. I didn't have time for handheld games during college either, so I definitely don't have time for them now.

Anyway, I said all of that to say, a PS4/Vita bundle would be awesome for some people, but I don't think it will effect Microsoft and XBOX One. The people who are going to buy PS4 will buy it regardless wether Vita is bundled with it or not. I'm buying XBOX One first and I'll buy my PS4 in late 2014.

Lastly, Sony would never bundle those products together for $499. Sony is in financial peril. They need all of the money they can get.

Darrius Cole3917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

@GT67

In reponse to Post# 1.4.2

I'm a "best deal for me" guy. But that clearly is going to be the PS4 this time around.

I already have my PS4 pre-ordered and nearly paid off, but if they do this bundle and at $500 or even $550 I'm getting the bundle instead.

P.S.

If they do this that bundle will absolutely stomp the competition.

indysurfn3917d ago

No no no you got it all wrong! Microsoft will add a painting of a controller right next to the go faster strips. And call it insane controls holographic image.

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Blackdeath_6633917d ago

i thought that rumour has already been proven as false information by digital foundary.

HammadTheBeast3917d ago

If you mean the 4.5 gb one, that was completely started by them and their "inside source" lol.

Sony and about 20 other devs had to put an end to it.

Apollosupreme3917d ago

Controller: Depends on the game. A lot of games don't need to use all those buttons. There is a lot a touch pad on the Vita which is alright once you get used to it... Takes a while though. I'm a day one Vuta owner and I'm used to using it.

sarshelyam3917d ago

The rear touchpad can be divided into quadrants and mapped to 4 buttons...L2 & R2, L3 & R3 included.

DialgaMarine3917d ago

If you played games like Gravity Rush or PS All Stars, the touch screen and rear touch pad make up for the lack of face buttons. We've seen Vita do PS3 remote play just fine before. PS4 remote play should be no different.

Syntax-Error3917d ago

That would ensure 20 million Vita's in a household

b00mFargl33917d ago

Who cares if it is a huge hit at Microsoft. That's just silly to even care. Celebrate the fact that gamer's will get a killer deal and expanded capability for an inexpensive option. That is what is sweet.

BaronVonRhett3917d ago

The Vita will be used as a second controller because Sony is requiring that all PS$ games have remote play capabilities for the Vita.

fr0sty3917d ago

@pedro, the vita does have a front and back touch screen that L2/R2/L3/R3 could easily be mapped to.

HakatoX3917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

@pedro
research moar.

HakatoX3916d ago (Edited 3916d ago )

awww stalkers at it again.
like a child throwing a fit. "I wont tell you why I look pissy. Im gonna make it seen."

absolutely childish.

and research shows L1 L2 R1 R2 are usable on the vita..... dummy

Syntax-Error3917d ago

Way better deal than that $499 one that included a PS EYE

Prime_283917d ago

It kinda sad that sony needs their new home console to help them sell vita's :/

dcj05243917d ago

Its not really that. It's $150 off the VITA. That is robbery.

arkard3917d ago

Like its kinda sad Microsoft has to make it mandatory that Kinect is sold with it, otherwise no one would buy it?

NeoTribe3917d ago

Sounds better than them forcing it with every system and requiring it to be connected to your ps4 to run.

3-4-53917d ago

Nail in Microsoft's Next Gen Box shaped Red coffin.

For $500 you can get:

* PS4 + Vita

or

* XB1

* Vita can play most PS4 games as well, so not only can it play it's own games, but also those of the PS4 and the multi-platform games that will be appearing on XB1 as well.

That is, IF this is to be true.

XB1 will still sell, but if you go with Playstation, you essentially getting an awesome Handheld for free.

Yea it's $100 more than just PS4, but you would have paid that towards the XB1 @$500 anyways.

3-4-53917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

Your right, not like there isn't a touch pad or anything that you can assign buttons to.

Glad nobody ever thought of that. !!

Mounce3917d ago

The Back Panel can be customized so the Left/Right side are L2 and R2 respectively.

As for Joystick-buttons....am sure some control-tweaks will be needed if not the backpanel being used in a 4-corner button layout instead of being in-half.

Killzoner993917d ago

If this happens it's game over Microsoft. They're already screwed but this would put them out of business.

DJMarty3917d ago

PS4 buttons can be remapped to PSVita buttons problem solved

Xer0_SiN3917d ago

hundred extra for a vita. thats a fucking deal!

Xer0_SiN3917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

delete. repost.

fermcr3917d ago

"PS4 & PS Vita Bundle Coming For 'Around $500'"

I don't believe this rumor... at least not anytime soon.

When the PS4 and Vita are cheaper, then this might be true... in a year or two.

Groo3917d ago

I put more stock in this rumor vs the 1000 xb1 rumors.

Xb1 will be da best eva in 4 yeaz now wah boi. Nobodies gonna beat the XB1 tech then..

that kind of crap

edgeofsins3917d ago

It's not necessarily supposed to be a controller for it to replace a Dualshock, but is for other kinds of control in games with the new touch screen device support in games. They can work around the L2, R2, L3, and R3 with the back track pad and the front touch screen, though not as good. It is nice to have the remote play supported by basically every game for it though.

RedHawkX3917d ago

vita and ps4 for 500? you would be dumb and ignorant to get an xbox one instead at this price lol.

kryteris3917d ago

front and back swipe controls. Not an issue.

schlanz3917d ago

Please be true. I would most certainly buy this at launch as opposed to my standing plan to waiting a year or two.

_FantasmA_3916d ago

You snooze, you looze. Hurry up and buy!

ded10203917d ago

I wouldn't call it "incredible stupid" when Sony has already said all games are coming to vita with remote play AND "mobile controls". If its good enough for that, shouldn't it be good enough for regular controller use?

Deadpoolio3917d ago

If your going to pretend a rumor is true at least use the correct rumor since it was 4.5gb for games not the OS...Either way that was already debunked by numerous sources from developers to Sony themselves

AzureskyZ3917d ago

I really doubt this is the case-- rumor is just that rumor-- but if this is the real deal-- i see alot of people changing into this bundle 100 dollar vita is too good to pass up-- I think a more realistic pricing is 550-600 but hey who knows, sony may be going for the jugular.

Godz Kastro3917d ago

I believe it. The Vita is on life support. This might be the only way people will buy it. Tablets/phones have killed this market. I would take one if the bundled it for free. Otherwise no thanks...

garibubuprincess3915d ago

No, it's not. Remote play is mandatory. Developers will have to adapt the controls for Vita anyway.

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golding893917d ago

Xbox day one for me,,but this will actually be pretty good for those that always wanted a vita.

but ps4 & vita? for around 500? Loss profit a little, no?

bicfitness3917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

Vita is made out of high end cell phone parts, and it will be almost 2 years old come November. They are certainly making a profit on every unit sold. So no, there won't be any loss on Sony's side.

Edit: "Around" $500, probably means $549.

iamnsuperman3917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

"but ps4 & vita? for around 500? Loss profit a little, no?"

Possibly but that could be made up through software. I hear the Vita has a crazy software to console attachment rate. The issue Sony has is getting people to buy the Vita in the first place (I have one by the way). Once the hardware is out the software could make up the loss. This is a great way to get the PS Vita out there

kariyanine3917d ago

It does have a great attach rate but you have to also account for the type of people that already have Vitas. They are going to be the most ardent supporters and as such their attach rates are going to be absurdly high.

And while I think its a great idea to get a great device into the hands of the public, I'm not really sure who this bundle is really reaching out to? Is there really a fringe group of potential Vita supporters that have been holding out for a $500+ bundle with the PS4?

Pixel_Enemy3917d ago

@kariyanine When you are looking at $500 for an XB-one that includes a camera that no one truly wants vs $500 for a PS4 and an extremely powerful handheld that means taking not only it's own games on the go but your entire PS4 catalog along with it. The choice is a no brainer.

ZodTheRipper3917d ago

@kariyanine:
I know A LOT of people who are interested in the Vita but were scared away by it's price. I was one of them a couple weeks ago but fainted when I saw the PS Vita Mega Pack for 200€. If Sony really is planning such a bundle I expect really high demand for it.

RedHawkX3917d ago

they make up the money with ps+ and people will buy a few games especially if they are getting 2 systems for the price of one lol

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dredgewalker3917d ago

Yeah probably profit too. Most Vita components like the gpu and processor are more likely to be a lot cheaper. This would be a very good deal if it is true. Lately there good games have been coming out for the Vita and if you include the psp and ps1 game library then it's actually quite large.

Groo3917d ago

No one here wants any of your coolaid bro

golding893917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

Yea no shit. no one here wants to hear this is a bad idea from sony when it comes to profit lol

All those disagrees with no sort of explanation is mind blowing lol

i love n4g

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GusHasGas3917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

Although I really want Sony to sell this bundle (at $500), it's kind of hard to believe that it would ever be $500 considering the current price of the Vita. I would expect it to be about $600, but hey, you never know.

iamnsuperman3917d ago (Edited 3917d ago )

Bundle will eventually come but the big question is price. I think $500 might be a bit too low but they also need it at the price to be directly competitive with the One's bundle ( being $50 or so more than the One my make this specific bundle struggle against those two other, PS4 and One, bundles). If this does turn out to be true (which I think it wont be because of the price) it could put Microsoft in a really bad position. Dare I say terrible position.

Campy da Camper3917d ago

No doubt! Xboxone for 500 or ps4 AND Vita for 500? No brainer!

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mkis0073h ago

Such a good game to me. Crazy how different peoples opinions can get.

Crows903h ago(Edited 3h ago)

For me it wasn't that surprising. There was some bad press before. There's also the matter and element of a person's disposition when trying out a certain game. Sometimes you're just not really into the type of game that you're playing so you put it down because you don't like it. Not necessarily because it's a bad game but because you're just not up for something like this. Reviewers have a tough because no matter what they feel like playing they've got to play what's releasing.

I have many times gone back to games that I put down only to thoroughly enjoy them the second time around because either there wasn't another exciting game coming out around the same time or I just had no other games to play and haven't played that type of game in a while. I'm not the type of person that can just play a souls game through all this iterations one after the other without getting burnt out on the formula.

In my opinion this game was great from the start. Some bugs here and there but nothing worse than the most AAA releases during the same time after and before. All I did was wait one week and I had a phenomenal time with the game. No other zombie survival game comes close to how I thoroughly enjoyed this one

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Yeah I thought it was pretty decent, it had its flaws but for their first big console single player open world game it's a solid 8/10.

I have never seen an AAA "zombie" game feature as many enemies as the horde sections did, you really had to think about your surroundings and plan carefully.

I feel journalists had an issue with this game from the moment it was announced, they really didn't like the Biker characters and the overall Biker gang theme. If they were anything else I feel it would have had a better chance or at least they'd overlook some of the flaws like they do for certain other open world games. They don't mind waiting weeks or months for a patch knowing its coming but a game that has it Day 1 it's suddenly a big no no? Yeah this was one of those moments that showed you how they cherry pick who to suddenly decide to go harsh on when they want to.

mkis0072h ago

Ill never forget the reviewer who tried to claim the "ride me like you ride your bike" line was anything but a joke...they (sarah and deacon) explicitly call it a joke and the reviewer still misinformed the reader about it as if it was a literal thing.

Michiel19891h ago

the score on metacritic is 71 from journos, its 9 points lower than your review so stop making stuff up. They didn't hate it from the start, they on average just liked it slightly less than you.

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@Michiel1989

I'm not making anything up, they held a grudge against it and made stuff up themselves like mkis007 has just pointed out. That 71 on Metacritic is why it didn't get a sequel.

Anyway how can I make anything up when I didn't even mention metacritic in my original post?

Leeroyw3h ago

Second act of that game far surpassed the first. Which is why people felt it didn't live up to the hype of the trailers. Personally I loved it. But it was a slog to get your bike and weapons up to skill.

Inverno3h ago

Was gonna post a brick wall of text but I'll keep it short. Pardon my French but f**k the media for the hate they gave this game. If you have a PC to play it on you can get it as low as 10 bucks, and if you have a PS then it's a no brainer. Totally worth a play.

phatak3h ago(Edited 2h ago)

I don't even comment here often but had to for this game, I still stand by my opinion that this was one of the top 10 games of the ps4 generation, I preferred days gone over god of war, horizon and last of us 2, the launch version was definitely piss poor and that messed up the reviews for this game, honestly some games deserve a re-review or post patch review as the metacritic score stays forever but the reality is its not even the same game anymore, the ps5 patch is amazing and the pc version which I play on nowadays is one of the best looking games ever, complete shame that we wont get a sequel, god of war got one, horizon got one, last of us got one, spider man got one,ghosts of tshushima about to get one but this game wont get one, sucks to be honest.

Ps3/360 era had some hidden underated games for me it was shadows of the damned, alice madness returns that deserved more sales and a sequel/ higher scores, and similarly for the ps4 era it was days gone, and dying light 1 that deserved much more love, dying light atleast got a sequel, everyone needs to play this game once and judge for themselves, for me its officially the most underrated game of the ps4 era, go play it if you haven't.

andy852h ago

Awesome game. Just bought it for my laptop last week

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