Ice Silver PSP Slim Daxter Bundle $169.99 Target B&M or PM-Available NOW!

[Nephilim]

Edit 5: Courtesy of Birakon, here is a screen grab.
Screen Grab (http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/5950/daxtercopyok1.jpg)

Edit 4: Thanks to jnirvana292, here is a Yahoo cache version. (http://216.109.125.130/search/cache?ei=UTF-8&p=site%3Atarget.com+daxter&fr=yfp-t-501&u=www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr%3D1-2/qid%3D1189025991/ref%3Dsr_1_2/602-6908818-9412626%3Fie%3DUTF8%26asin%3DB000U9TXJ0&w=&d=ZA8HI_4-Pah6&icp=1&.intl=us)

Edit 3: Target.com has changed the price, and my Google Cache page is gone.
If someone has a screenshot, post it and I will ad it.

Edit 2: Target has removed the item or changed the price. You can now use the Google Cached version (http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:aTm0SNn3qy0J:www.target.com/gp/detail.html%3Fasin%3DB000U9TXJ0=en&ct=clnk&cd=5&gl=us) for your printout and price match.


Edit 1:

Some Target, Walmart and Best Buy stores are reported to have these in stock and available for sale right now. There is a Sony Press Release (http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/09-05-2007/0004656949&EDATE=#) stating that.

CAG's are also reporting that Target, Walmart and Best Buy stores have been price matching the webpage printout (http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=1-2/qid=1188893437/ref=sr_1_2/602-3195321-8271813?ie=UTF8&asin=B000U9TXJ0) from the Target.com site.

Also, here is the google cached version (http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:aTm0SNn3qy0J:www.target.com/gp/detail.html%3Fasin%3DB000U9TXJ0=en&ct=clnk&cd=5&gl=us) in case Target.com changes the price.

End Edit:

Target.com has this bundle listed for $169.99 In Store Only not available online.

PSP Slim Daxter bundle (http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=1-2/qid=1188893437/ref=sr_1_2/602-3195321-8271813?ie=UTF8&asin=B000U9TXJ0)

So I guess you could print this out if they raise the price in store and see if they or another retailer would match it. Strange that they would discount this new bundle by $30.

This bundle is being released on Sept 10th and should be in stores after that.
It includes:
• Gaming System includes 1Gb Memory Stick, AC Adapter, PlayStation Portable System, Power Cord, Battery Pack
• Games included are Game: Daxter™ Video:Family Guy™ The Freakin 'Sweet Collection
• Features Slim, Lightweight Design

http://pocketables.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/07/11/new_psp_daxter.jpg

[kiun]

nice...

[thirtytwoutside]

It's listed as OOS for all of the stores within 20 miles for me. Odd, considering it's new - or maybe it hasn't gotten to the stores yet?

Also, I'm pretty sure BB doesn't price match bundles... I could be wrong, though.

[freshzen]

It's listed as OOS for all of the stores within 20 miles for me. Odd, considering it's new - or maybe it hasn't gotten to the stores yet?

Also, I'm pretty sure BB doesn't price match bundles... I could be wrong, though.
The bundle is all packaged together though, so its not like a random bundle. There is no reason why they would not price match. Chances are the Targets in your area just do not have the new PSPs yet.

I'm increidbly tempting to jump on this, even though I dislike family guy, didn't enjoy Daxter much, and never play the PSP I already own :)

[A Happy Panda]

The bundle is all packaged together though, so its not like a random bundle. There is no reason why they would not price match. Chances are the Targets in your area just do not have the new PSPs yet.

I'm increidbly tempting to jump on this, even though I dislike family guy, didn't enjoy Daxter much, and never play the PSP I already own :)

Err. Don't buy it.

I wanna hear the stories of people trying to PM this deal.

CSR: "But...it doesn't have a picture"

[imascrub]

hmm yet here it says it will be $199.99...

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=151036

[binaryboxcutter]

That PSP Slim bundle officially doesn't come out until the 10th, and target.com is on crack. (but that wouldn't be the first time)

[souNReAL]

That PSP Slim bundle officially doesn't come out until the 10th, and target.com is on crack. (but that wouldn't be the first time)


Ah, the 10th. I was about to say, because my local Gamestop doesnt even have a date of release yet.

[bobthecat23]

wait is this the new psp if soo i might be tempted to buy one

[AwRy108]

wait is this the new psp if soo i might be tempted to buy one

Yes.

[skagamer]

This kinda makes me want to buy one of these...

[silks]

I would definitely jump on this if I saw it, going against every "you can't afford it", "this is the last thing you need", and "your current PSP suits you just fine" in my brain.

Damn you CAG, damn you.

[hhhdx4]

I have a $50 CC GC to burn, so Im waiting on some of those montly coupons to use there, but this is a sweet deal.

[CocheseUGA]

I wouldn't get your hopes up.

[prateeko]

Sears should pricematch it

[Yoohoo1231]

Not bad if you don't already have one I guess.

[Graystone]

No Target it has it in stock within 35.5 miles of me.

[OGHowie]

Maybe if it wasn't silver.

[SteveGo]

Not bad if you don't already have one I guess.

Then it must be good considering no one has this "slim" version yet.

[VWarrior]

If they still have this deal friday (when i'll be actually able to get to a target) i'll likely bite. I want a black most becuase i'm iffy on how snazzy the Ice Silver looks, but a $30 discount justifies it for me.

[EwaAzn]

Seems like the ad and this deal aren't saying the same thing here.. can anyone get it confirmed when the real ad comes out if this bundle is really going for $169.99

[Yoohoo1231]

Then it must be good considering no one has this "slim" version yet.

Yeah. Well, I meant the PSP in general.

Sorry I wasn't specific enough for you.

[Rocko]

Realize that the Slim isn't actually released until Monday the 10th (and may not be in stores until the 11th).

[Trebuken]

Amazon.com has had this listed as a Sept. 10th release. PSM magazine confimred that date.

The bundles (Daxter and Star Wars Battlefront) have been priced at $199.99 while the system (nonbundle) is $169.99 and should be replacing the current package at that price.

I think the bundles include a 1 GB stick as well as the game they are named after. The Star Wars is a white or silverish system I think.

I traded my PSP in last week. They only gave me $60 for it (Gamestop), but I really want that TV-Out at 480p...EB is not yet (at all?) taking preorders for this.

[SteveGo]

Yeah. Well, I meant the PSP in general.

Sorry I wasn't specific enough for you.

Just make sure next time you thread crap you're more specific, thanks.

[Damian]

I think the bundles include a 1 GB stick as well as the game they are named after. The Star Wars is a white or silverish system I think.

I was just reading this last night in Game Informer, so hopefully I remember correctly. The Daxter version comes with a regular Ice Silver PSP, the game, a 1 gig stick and a Family Guy UMD. The Star Wars version comes with a Ceramic White PSP with Darth Vader silk screened on it and 2 SW games whose titles I forget. No memory stick in the SW pack.

[souNReAL]

Amazon.com has had this listed as a Sept. 10th release. PSM magazine confimred that date.

The bundles (Daxter and Star Wars Battlefront) have been priced at $199.99 while the system (nonbundle) is $169.99 and should be replacing the current package at that price.

I think the bundles include a 1 GB stick as well as the game they are named after. The Star Wars is a white or silverish system I think.

I traded my PSP in last week. They only gave me $60 for it (Gamestop), but I really want that TV-Out at 480p...EB is not yet (at all?) taking preorders for this.


Well some say the TV resolution will be at 480x272 max, youll basicially be playing the game with black bars surrounding the screen. so i wouldnt get my hopes up on any HD PSP gaming as of yet.

only what ive heard tho, and is still a great feature. but $60??? ouch.

[Nephilim]

Amazon.com has had this listed as a Sept. 10th release. PSM magazine confimred that date.

The bundles (Daxter and Star Wars Battlefront) have been priced at $199.99 while the system (nonbundle) is $169.99 and should be replacing the current package at that price.

I think the bundles include a 1 GB stick as well as the game they are named after. The Star Wars is a white or silverish system I think.

I traded my PSP in last week. They only gave me $60 for it (Gamestop), but I really want that TV-Out at 480p...EB is not yet (at all?) taking preorders for this.

Yes, the output is going to be what is called "postage stamp" meaning there will be black bars on all 4 sides due to the resolution of psp games. not worth trading in your old psp for $60 if you ask me, but the slimmer and colors are cool.

[Zoglog]

this is clearly an issue of a price mistake or a title mistake with the SKU/Product title. Happens all the time. I wouldn't count on this flying when it hits stores.

[VACRMH]

So does this only output in 480p? I have a regular old 480i TV myself.

I have a preorder over at Amazon, but I might as well cancel it for a shot at $30 off. Thanks for posting :)

[Bune]

so it says
http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/G/16/00/10/00/07/41/86/100007418657._V45715691_.gif

but then it also says This item is available in stores,
but is not available online.#-o

[RiCeBo1]

I hate you guys...can't waste to spend anymore money and here goes the new PSP design...already have one but would love to get the newly redesigned one...fuck...must...resist...!!

[Wolfpup]

So does this only output in 480p? I have a regular old 480i TV myself.

I have a preorder over at Amazon, but I might as well cancel it for a shot at $30 off. Thanks for posting :)

For games it's only 480p, for everything else it can also do 480i (most likely because the hardware would have to cost more to do 480i in games).

I seriously doubt people are going to be able to get this price on any widespread basis.

[phear3d]

very tempting indeed. this'll be hot for the holidays.

[skygunnerblue]

Kotaku is saying that this "hits today (http://kotaku.com/gaming/daxter/limited-edition-psp2k-hits-today-296610.php)."

Following the link to Best Buy, though, shows not yet.

[skygunnerblue]

Kotaku is saying that this "hits today (http://kotaku.com/gaming/daxter/limited-edition-psp2k-hits-today-296610.php)."

Following the link to Best Buy, though, shows not yet.

Although my local Best Buy just confirmed these as in-stock. Waterfront, PA (Pittsburgh)

[Tengaport]

I'm trying to resist here as I have no problems with the current PSP design, but the slim is tugging at my wallet. $60 for the current PSP is kinda bubkiss though, would probably eBay it instead for hopefully a few more smackers.

I might hold off and see what kinda deals there will be on the plain jane version (non-bundled).

It would be nice to break it in with the new Syphon Filter tho...

hmm....

[Ctl-Alt-l33t]

Ok, so I don't know a whole lot about the PSP but apparently the bundle for $30 more is pretty nice considering you get a memory stick, a full game and a UMD movie (I won't be using that).

Could you also, in theory, use the Circuit City $40 off $200 for this?

[skygunnerblue]

Although my local Best Buy just confirmed these as in-stock. Waterfront, PA (Pittsburgh)

Cancel that - turns out the employee I talked to was a fucking idiot. It just sucks that I had to drive all the way there to find out.

The target next door was scanning their bundles in, but the price rang up as $200, and they won't sell them until the 16th.

[Rincewind]

That makes no sense Skygunner-as the official release date for us is 9/10 and they are advertised in the 9/9-9/15 Target ad...

[Ctl-Alt-l33t]

Sony sent out the press release today: stores should be able to sell the Daxter bundles.

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/48793

[skygunnerblue]

That makes no sense Skygunner-as the official release date for us is 9/10 and they are advertised in the 9/9-9/15 Target ad...

Just posting what I was told. Though as I've seen, retail employees aren't exactly educated on these things.

[Rincewind]

That is for darned sure friend-they are just so clueless. I might wander by a few stores and show them the PR with my iphone and see if I can get one.

[chair_home]

As far as price matching goes, I've asked a Target employee if they price match to their own website, and they said no. So I'm thinking that its an error on the site and the $169.99 won't fly.

[Rincewind]

Ok, what is the current status of the 40 off 200 on handheld systems? I have a legit copy from my last move.

[Ctl-Alt-l33t]

Ok, what is the current status of the 40 off 200 on handheld systems? I have a legit copy from my last move.

Doesn't it say right on the coupon? I need to fish mine out of the recycle bin. :P

[majorscud]

I just came back from target, they price matched the site with very little convincing. I also applied for a target card and got an addition 10% off. I bought the 3 year warranty, and psyclone screen protectors (work great, recommend them). Came out to $190 after florida tax.

also, LOVE the new system. Something about it feels more finished and less fragile. My old PSP I was always worried was on deaths door, this system feels more....solid.

[Rincewind]

Doesn't it say right on the coupon? I need to fish mine out of the recycle bin. :P

It says game consoles, but people have been reporting for at least 6 months that they have been able to get it to work on handhelds by arguing they do not fall under the console umbrella.

[Purple Flames]

If this hold true for my area, then I know what I'm gonna use part of my refund check on.

[Ctl-Alt-l33t]

It says game consoles, but people have been reporting for at least 6 months that they have been able to get it to work on handhelds by arguing they do not fall under the console umbrella.

Definitely YMMV then. I bet as soon as the clerk asks the manager you'll most likely get shot down. =/

[Yoohoo1231]

For anybody in the Bristol CT area if you take the print out of the web page to Wal-Mart they will price match it for you (I convinced my friend who didn't have one to pick it up, so we know first hand.)

[phutu]

just got back from my walmart at burke, nova, and they have bunch of new psp slim bundle on display. I asked the guy and he said they're readily available for sale. Would bite if I didn't have one, forgot to ask and see if they pm target!

[majorscud]

anyone see the compontent cables anywhere? I wanna use the video-out feature!

[leehom]

Not in stock in Houston :(

[Dijital]

Called my local target said they are not affiliated with the online and likely will not pricematch it :( But still gotta try.

[WilliamG]

Just called my Target (fyi it says not in stock there but the stock check lies...), and they said they have it and aren't allowed to sell it until September 16. W...T...F.

[Rocko]

Tried to PM it, they would not do it. I tried hard, but I think this is a no-go. I just bought it for $200.

[EwaAzn]

Darn, you guys can it so early.. I doubt my Target has it... mightest well check, need supplies anyways...

[Chitown021]

Sounds like the best shot is to take the webpage to Wal-Mart and PM it there.


Edit: Take a PRINTOUT of the webpage and PM it... Man it would be hard to fit all those interweb tubes in your pocket ...

[WilliamG]

Be much easier if someone would link the "Sony Press Release" that stores can sell this PSP early....

I found it:

http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/09-05-2007/0004656949&EDATE=#

[greenfox]

I just took a printout of the Target deal to the Best Buy in Rockville, MD. They honored the pricematch on the website on the Daxter deal, and they had 10-12 systems left.

Don't ask if you can pricematch it. Just give them the printout when you checkout and say "I'd like to pricematch this to Target." That's what worked for me.

[Ctl-Alt-l33t]

I just took a printout of the Target deal to the Best Buy in Rockville, MD. They honored the pricematch on the website on the Daxter deal, and they had 10-12 systems left.

Don't ask if you can pricematch it. Just give them the printout when you checkout and say "I'd like to pricematch this to Target." That's what worked for me.

Did they call Target to check stock?

[greenfox]

Did they call Target to check stock?

No, which was fortunate, because the Target down the street does not have them.

[elwood731]

I've price matched Target's web site at Best buy before. They were fairly easy about it compared to Target, who would not honor their own price.

[Ctl-Alt-l33t]

I'm gonna go for it after work. Hopefully Daxter is a decent game. I'm not a huge fan of 3d platformers but it might be fun for a bit.

[greenfox]

I've price matched Target's web site at Best buy before. They were fairly easy about it compared to Target, who would not honor their own price.
It was fairly painless for me, but probably a bit YMMV. Honestly I never seem to get in on these deals, so I'm fairly pleased.

I'm gonna go for it after work. Hopefully Daxter is a decent game. I'm not a huge fan of 3d platformers but it might be fun for a bit.
So far it is fun, although if you don't like 3d platformers I'm not sure how much it will do for you. I doesn't seem to have all the racing challenges that Jak 3 had (which is good in my book, since I didn't think the racing was that well done), but I'm only ~1 hour into it, so we'll see.

[Rincewind]

It was fairly painless for me, but probably a bit YMMV. Honestly I never seem to get in on these deals, so I'm fairly pleased.


So far it is fun, although if you don't like 3d platformers I'm not sure how much it will do for you. I doesn't seem to have all the racing challenges that Jak 3 had (which is good in my book, since I didn't think the racing was that well done), but I'm only ~1 hour into it, so we'll see.


Man I used to live in Rockville and they never had anything early when I was there for 10 years! Now I am in California, and not a single store near here has it or will sell it. Bastards.

[LancerEvoX]

I wish they posted a picture of the bundle on the site, probably would make price matching easier on my part (though pricematching may be a hassle at Target, I still remember the DS price typo from the last holiday catalog). Hopefully I'll get my PSP before my Monster Hunter Freedom 2 arrives from buy.com.

[FallinAce]

so..does anybody actually gotten the psp slim for $170 yet?
if so, where and how?

[wbc1228]

so..does anybody actually gotten the psp slim for $170 yet?
if so, where and how?

Ahh...
Read the first post?

[Chitown021]

Have any CAGs seen these puppies available in the Kansas City Metro area and/or been able to pull off a price match? I can't get out to check tonight but I will probably take a copy of the Target.com ad to either Wally World or Best Buy tomorrow evening.

[CocheseUGA]

Ahh...
Read the first post?

Maybe you should take your own advice.

[psychoxfoo]

Just wanted to point out that i saw this bundle readily available at an fye in queens, ny... in case anyone really needs one now badly

[sithspawn]

On my way home from work there is a Meijer, Best Buy, and Target. I stopped by all three on the way home with no luck. They seemed willing to PM, but none have these in stock. If you live within 30mi of Pontiac, MI don't bother looking at Target. I had them check them all.

I'm going to keep this printout on hand. When I do find one, I'm going to try hard to get the PM. Just because they didn't have them today doesn't mean they won't open boxes tonight or tomorrow.

...I'll keep you all posted when/if I get one.

[Robo]

Kind of a strange question, but those of you that managed to find one of these, do Daxter and Family Guy come in cases, or just sleeves? And is the silver finish like the original DS, or more like the DS Lite's glossy finish?

I've been thinking of getting a Slim, but this $169 has sealed the deal for me. I might PM it at Best Buy or Walmart and pick up Tales of the World while I'm at it.

[wbc1228]

Maybe you should take your own advice.

Like adding CocheseUGA to the Ignore List?
done.

[imascrub]

woohoo...upon seeing the update in this thread i printed the target page out and headed over to the local Target in the fremont hub and was able to get the system for $169.99 with no problems. Just say "hey it says in stores right here" and hand them the printout. $184.xx out the door. Stupid tax :(
I don't want anymore credit cards than I already do so I skipped on the Target card with 10% off.

[majorscud]

they come in little cardboard sleeves, no case

[CocheseUGA]

Like adding CocheseUGA to the Ignore List?
done.

Oh would you, really?

[ther4p1st]

All I really did was check out Target, didn't go to the other stores, and the reps repeated that it wasn't out until next week.... so better luck tomorrow when I check everything out and try for the pricematch.

[iceblast21]

they come in little cardboard sleeves, no case

That sucks!!! I was hoping to sell Daxter if I hated it... (But GS still accepts the games without cases, right??).

I really wish they sold a non-bundle PSP for like $140.:pray: I'd be all over that, since I really don't like the idea of a SILVER PSP... :fridge: just... not.... sexy... enough....

[Chitown021]

That sucks!!! I was hoping to sell Daxter if I hated it... (But GS still accepts the games without cases, right??).

I really wish they sold a non-bundle PSP for like $140.:pray: I'd be all over that, since I really don't like the idea of a SILVER PSP... :fridge: just... not.... sexy... enough....


Damn. I was originally going to wait until the $169.99 "piano black" unit came out because I didn't want the extras (would use the mem card and I like Family Guy but I could do w/o Daxter). This price error pretty much sealed the deal for me (if I can get it matched here). I was also hoping the Daxter was sealed so I could sell it and recoup a few bucks.

[gunm]

You guys are lucky to have Targets to do this price match business. Considering the Daxter pack is the same price as the standalone PSP, there's no reason to worry about Daxter being the pack-in game, whether it comes in it's own case or not, and whether Family Guy is a good show or not. At $169.99, you're basically getting all that at no extra charge--damn good deal if you ask me.

[olaf]

San Antonio here. I went to two Gamestops, a Walmart, Bestbuy and Target. None of them had the bundle or knew when they would get it.

[Chitown021]

You guys are lucky to have Targets to do this price match business. Considering the Daxter pack is the same price as the standalone PSP, there's no reason to worry about Daxter being the pack-in game, whether it comes in it's own case or not, and whether Family Guy is a good show or not. At $169.99, you're basically getting all that at no extra charge--damn good deal if you ask me.

Exactly why I'm going for it... I was going to wait but if I can get the bundle for the console only price why not? Only thing is I don't know yet if my stores have them.

[Johnnyb]

I was able to get one of the new psp's also for 169.99 at target. Had the print-out with me. Although it rang up at 199.99 the guy did some checking and finally said "I'll deal with it later" modded the price, and was extremely nice and even said he was considering one at that price. Great deal for those of you who can get it I wasn't initially bowled over by the silver, but the mem card, and the other stuff make up for the value, and the silver does look really cool. I also hear that Gamestop is going to have these possible tomorrow or Friday "(likely tomorrow) but they will be 199

Have Fun
It 's a lot better re-do than I thought it would be

Now to find the video out cables (the main reason I bought it)

Johnny B

[Albinofury]

Have any CAGs seen these puppies available in the Kansas City Metro area and/or been able to pull off a price match? I can't get out to check tonight but I will probably take a copy of the Target.com ad to either Wally World or Best Buy tomorrow evening.

Havent searched metro area but I scoured (walmart, bb and target)'s in olathe and OP and Gardner and found no love :(

Maybe tomorrow . . . .

[Rincewind]

woohoo...upon seeing the update in this thread i printed the target page out and headed over to the local Target in the fremont hub and was able to get the system for $169.99 with no problems. Just say "hey it says in stores right here" and hand them the printout. $184.xx out the door. Stupid tax :(
I don't want anymore credit cards than I already do so I skipped on the Target card with 10% off.
Fremont ehh? Thats 20 minutes away. Tempted. They have a lot?

[imascrub]

Fremont ehh? Thats 20 minutes away. Tempted. They have a lot?

yea they had a number of them...I'd say about 10 or so. This is the one in the Fremont hub. I didn't go over to the one by Newpark Mall but I'm sure if one Target in the area got 'em, then the other one did too. The guy I got to ring mine up adjusted the price without a second thought after seeing the printout.

[bzchanboy]

Confirmed via telephone call to the Fremont Hub, CA one. I just called them and they said they have 2+ things of them ( cases, I assume ). I am tempted to get up early and make the trip over there if no one has it in the morning. Very much worth it, in my eyes. The bundle is a great deal and the little lady will love having a new PSP.

[Rincewind]

yea they had a number of them...I'd say about 10 or so. This is the one in the Fremont hub. I didn't go over to the one by Newpark Mall but I'm sure if one Target in the area got 'em, then the other one did too. The guy I got to ring mine up adjusted the price without a second thought after seeing the printout.
I wonder if they are there if they will make it near San Jose sooner? The one in Sunnyvale said sunday morning-if anyone in SC/SJ knows of an area let me know, Fremont is a bit of a drive (21 miles) if I am not even sure I can get them to match the web price-but I am pretty sold on getting one now-my first handheld ever!

[Ed_]

I went by my local Target and they had quite a few in stock, however they were priced at $219.99!!! WTF???!!!

[dmaul1114]

I'd be all over that, since I really don't like the idea of a SILVER PSP... :fridge: just... not.... sexy... enough....

Wouldn't the silver show smudges less? The black PSP looks like it's been in a dumpster for a decade after 5 minutes of playing....

[bzchanboy]

I wonder if they are there if they will make it near San Jose sooner? The one in Sunnyvale said sunday morning-if anyone in SC/SJ knows of an area let me know, Fremont is a bit of a drive (21 miles) if I am not even sure I can get them to match the web price-but I am pretty sold on getting one now-my first handheld ever!

Your not gonna be getting the web price but just to let you know i've called every Gamestop, Frys, Bestbuy, Circuit City, FYE, Target, Walmart, Costco in the whole south bay area (Palo alto to Fremont) today. The Target in Fremont is the only place that has it in stock as of today.

Now tomorrow might be different. Bestbuy gets shipments in tomorrow but they dont know if they will be getting them in stock. Frys says Friday, and Circuit City says Sunday. Most Targets should have them by Friday cause thats when they get more shipments in.

Hope this helps

[Rincewind]

Your not gonna be getting the web price but just to let you know i've called every Gamestop, Frys, Bestbuy, Circuit City, FYE, Target, Walmart, Costco in the whole south bay area (Palo alto to Fremont) today. The Target in Fremont is the only place that has it in stock as of today.

Now tomorrow might be different. Bestbuy gets shipments in tomorrow but they dont know if they will be getting them in stock. Frys says Friday, and Circuit City says Sunday. Most Targets should have them by Friday cause thats when they get more shipments in.

Hope this helps
That helps me a lot bzchan, however, I dont understand why you think we won't get the price-imascrub got it in Fremont at that price (169.99), so I think we might have luck if we do it asap.

[bzchanboy]

I never seem to be able to get in on deals so thats why i dont think we'll get it. But if we go early maybe just maybe we will. If no not big woop its still worth the money.

[Rincewind]

Oh sure agreed-I am going to try my 40 off 200 at the SC/SJ Circuit City's as well either way, I just want a PSP Slim NOW, lol :) Set my mind on it.

[whoknows]

I've been waiting for this, and at $30 off I can't resist.

I hope Wal-Mart will pricematch without a problem

[Zoglog]

suprised some people have been getting this to work

[imascrub]

the thing with glitches is you gotta jump fast

They just started being spotted today (?) by chance and the people who saw them just so happened to frequent CAG and/or SD. The employees are probably clueless about this at this point. I know mine was. Give it a few more days till other retail outlets start getting them and you will see this back at full price for sure.

After driving away from target, I was thinking I should have tried to get this at BB (do they even pricematch vs online sites?) so I could accrue some reward zone points, but then I remembered last time I went to get a pricematch they called the store and asked for stock and price, so I figured it's probably just best to get it from the source.

[Birakon]

im gonna head out there friday, if they have it for $169.99 it looks like im gonna be jumping on a psp, but if its 199.99, ill pass.

[killjoy188]

My Target won't price match their own website. That's pretty surprising... Does that count as false advertising, I wonder? (They're selling it for 199.99)

[A Happy Panda]

!!! I want to get this for this price...but I can't! Can't afford it. Damnit!

[decon]

I was tempted to jump on this deal, but I'd rather wait for the Star Wars one.

Besides, God of War isn't due out until next year. There might be a price drop by then. Look at the iPhone!

[MrDubbs]

My Target won't price match their own website. That's pretty surprising... Does that count as false advertising, I wonder? (They're selling it for 199.99)

Under normal circumstances, no. Since many sites consider their website a seperate thing.

However, when it says "In-Store Only" probably, but really who's going to do anything about it

[chair_home]

I tried to call my Best Buy, no luck at the Waterford Lakes one in Orlando. Wal-mart on Colonial, either. If anyone finds any place that will price match to the website in Orlando, let me know please, thanks!

[VWarrior]

Under normal circumstances, no. Since many sites consider their website a seperate thing.

However, when it says "In-Store Only" probably, but really who's going to do anything about it

I'd think advertising that price as an in-store deal counts as false advertising. Purely from a logical standpoint, it is false advertising. How the law sees it may be a different story. But like you said, who's gonna challenge them?

[killjoy188]

I'd think advertising that price as an in-store deal counts as false advertising. Purely from a logical standpoint, it is false advertising. How the law sees it may be a different story. But like you said, who's gonna challenge them?There's been plenty of times I've gotten something for cheap because it was on the wrong shelf or had the wrong price, and all I had to do was say nicely, "You know, if you don't honor your price it's false advertising..." I was hoping for something like that with this deal, but the employee hung up becfore I could try that line. Oh well. When Walmart gets it in, I bet they'll price match if the website doesn't get updated.

[mkelehan]

That's the tackiest color I've ever seen on anything costing more than $100.

"We're getting killed by the DS. What should we do to turn it around?"

"One word: glitter."

[Nephilim]

Yikes, I hope it's the flash making it look this way.

http://webpages.charter.net/gameduck/pspslim.bmp

[LancerEvoX]

I think its the flash. Here are some IGN ones:
http://pspmedia.ign.com/psp/image/article/816/816852/hands-on-with-the-slimmer-lighter-psp-20070829053852401.jpg

More here: http://media.psp.ign.com/articles/816/816852/imgs_1.html

[sithspawn]

I'm back...

Best Buy in Auburn Hills has them. They aren't displayed...you need to ask for one. The associate walked it up for me and I gave the Target printout to the cashier. She price matched it for me, no problem.

If you really want one, I'd call around today...sooner or later they'll get tired of matching.

[Zoglog]

The most amusing part about this though is that with CA sales tax and CA traffic it's more worth it for me to order this from Amazon w/ amazon prime rather than waste the time/money driving and paying the large sales tax. At most I'd end up saving $15 only not counting the time wasted and the chance of the deal getting rejected.

[omegaweapon7]

I like the black one much better...isnt there a bundle in black?

[OGHowie]

I'm back...

Best Buy in Auburn Hills has them. They aren't displayed...you need to ask for one. The associate walked it up for me and I gave the Target printout to the cashier. She price matched it for me, no problem.

If you really want one, I'd call around today...sooner or later they'll get tired of matching.

I've gotten Best Buy to pricematch a Target website print out too (Xbox Live Camera + 12 months live + headset $40). It's YMMV since the manager didn't even look at it and just approved it for the cashier.

[TheSecretBaldwin]

The Black Slim is only available as stand-alone for $169. Silver and White (Star Wars - not available until Oct. by the way) are $199.

My local Target has the Silver bundle, but they are checking with management to see if they can sell it since their computers have a sell date for the 16th. I'm taking the Sony press release with me during my lunch break and I'mg gonna try to get one. Wish me luck!

[MaxBiaggi3]

I went by the local Target in Columbia, MD, and they had a stack of Daxter PSP bundles. I took one pack with a printout of the online ad, and after a few minutes of head scratching and phone calls, they sold it to me for $170 without much of a fight. :D

[peloquin17]

i checked target, best buy and circuit city.

no dice.

ill try again tomorrow.

[Stry-ker]

Are these showing up in the stock locator on the website or will i have to go to the store to see if they have them?

[msuna]

i am going to wait until they come out with a real fucking psp system sequel. None of this barely lighter and thiner shit. Sort of like these 6G ipods instead of the 5.5. This is like a 1.5 psp.

Also if you have one and are thinking about ugprading. don't bother. Waste of money. This has very few advantages over the old one.

[PaulDE01]

Picked one up at Circuit City (they are behind the main counter). They had at least 10 of them. Christiana, Delaware.

[VACRMH]

I went by my local Target and they had quite a few in stock, however they were priced at $219.99!!! WTF???!!!

Can I borrow some of those extra question marks and exclamation points? Thanks.

Anyways, I called Target last night and I was told something similar, then the employee said something along the lines of that 219 was the SKU or something.

Printed out the target.com ad and brought it in to the Glen Burnie, Maryland store. Took about 10 minutes of employees debating, but they did it.

[Chitown021]

No go in my area. I checked Target, BB, and CC none of them had it in stock. Isn't the bundle supposed to appear in the ads this weekend? If so I wonder if some of the stores are holding them back for it.

[lurknomore]

Thought about it all morning, but I just don't like the silver enough to warrant letting go of my black launch unit. Hmm. Second guessing once again, but still the silver is fugly.

[Zoglog]

i am going to wait until they come out with a real fucking psp system sequel. None of this barely lighter and thiner shit. Sort of like these 6G ipods instead of the 5.5. This is like a 1.5 psp.

Also if you have one and are thinking about ugprading. don't bother. Waste of money. This has very few advantages over the old one.

Agreed, esp since custom firmware isn't available on this one for homebrew.

The main pull for this would be the TV-out so you can play your games on tv when yer home.

[skygunnerblue]

Isn't the bundle supposed to appear in the ads this weekend? If so I wonder if some of the stores are holding them back for it.

That's what my Target is doing. :bomb:

[VWarrior]

Thought about it all morning, but I just don't like the silver enough to warrant letting go of my black launch unit. Hmm. Second guessing once again, but still the silver is fugly.

Yeah, I've felt iffy about the Silver as well. As a matter of fact, I saw someone on a bus playing with a Silver one, and after seeing how it actually looks in real life....uhh...i'm beginning to rethink the $30 discount justification I was set on. And judging from the limited success people have been having actually getting one for that price, I think i'll just wait and get a Piano Black one. The Silver one really doesn't look all that good to me.

[Halo05]

i am going to wait until they come out with a real fucking psp system sequel. None of this barely lighter and thiner shit. Sort of like these 6G ipods instead of the 5.5. This is like a 1.5 psp.

Also if you have one and are thinking about ugprading. don't bother. Waste of money. This has very few advantages over the old one.

Wrong forum. Your personal opinion does not change the fact that getting the bundle for 169.99 rather than 199.99 is a good deal.

[Rocko]

Those of you who saw it for $219.99 at Target, did you have it scanned? The shelf price at my Target was $219.99 but it rang up $199.99.

[olaf]

Gamestops here dont have it yet. One target and one bestbuy I went to did, but think they cannot sell it until the 9th...how are they so out of the loop?

[leehom]

Went to four Targets. First one would price match after a little hassle. The problem is I needed two and they would only sell me one since they only received four. The other three refused to PM no matter what I said or did. Definately YMMV.

[oremites]

I think i'll just wait and get a Piano Black one. The Silver one really doesn't look all that good to me.

I'm with you on this.

Does anyone know when the black ones will be out?

[sithspawn]

Yeah, I've felt iffy about the Silver as well. As a matter of fact, I saw someone on a bus playing with a Silver one, and after seeing how it actually looks in real life....uhh...i'm beginning to rethink the $30 discount justification I was set on. And judging from the limited success people have been having actually getting one for that price, I think i'll just wait and get a Piano Black one. The Silver one really doesn't look all that good to me.

I hear you...I didn't want the silver one either. However, now that I have it...it's actually nice. I like the grayish buttons and unlike black, it shows no finger smudges. If you are dead-set against it I understand...but I'd at least go take a look.

[majorscud]

I cant find component cables for this thing anywhere except pre-order import from japan. Anyone have any luck with tv-out cables?

[Rincewind]

Anyone in Norcal south of SF find it yet outside Fremont? Too far for me to bother I think.

[Decker]

Got mine at CC today. At first they said they couldn't sell it; that it wasn't in their system yet. Then a little later they tracked me down in the store and said they could, putting them out at the CS station as well. They PMed without a problem, making it $166. I got Socom Fire Team Bravo 2 for $13.99 since I was there anyway. I like the silver one and this way I can sell my previous copy of Daxter to recoup a few more bucks. An extra 1 GB card is always welcome as well.

[bobthecat23]

shit rely temted tom buy one man o and does anyone kno mif u can hack the firmware yet if u can en i would defitnetly buy one

[A Happy Panda]

shit rely temted tom buy one man o and does anyone kno mif u can hack the firmware yet if u can en i would defitnetly buy one

...I hope you're either on drugs or retarded.

[jerslater]

Got a price-match no problem at the South Coast Plaza Best Buy in Costa Mesa, CA. You'll have to ask them to retrieve a bundle from the warehouse, though, since they're not out on the floor yet.

Thanks for the heads-up!

[vulcan300]

Got mine at CC today. At first they said they couldn't sell it; that it wasn't in their system yet. Then a little later they tracked me down in the store and said they could, putting them out at the CS station as well. They PMed without a problem, making it $166. I got Socom Fire Team Bravo 2 for $13.99 since I was there anyway. I like the silver one and this way I can sell my previous copy of Daxter to recoup a few more bucks. An extra 1 GB card is always welcome as well.

Did they had problems 'bout the printout? I tried my local CC, but they said they need an actual Sunday ad or some advertisement in print form of the deal. Personally, the people at my local CCs are jerks.

[killbot13]

I got my WalMart to price match mine after convincing them it was the in store price, not an online special.

[boagman]

...I hope you're either on drugs or retarded.

Quoted for absolute truth. It seems that some people actively *try* to be stupid and/or useless.

[skizm]

just bought one from walmart on 15 and crooks in troy, michigan. no price match. may be able to get a price adjustment if target prints that in their circular next week (yeah right). if not i'll probably return it and buy it somewhere else later. had 3 units left as of 6pm 09-06-07.

edit: i don't know if anyone else thought sony might actually do something completely right for once, but you're wrong just as i was. video out cable sold separately.

[pheezie]

I just tried walmart in Greenwood In. and the casher in elec. was going to do it but there register system asks for a CSM when there is a price ajustment over a certian dollar value . The CSM said that they do not price match stuff online and I told her and showed her that the printout states that it was store only with no luck. I'm sure if I really try I can get one of the many walmarts in Indianapolis to do it, but starting to rethink rather having a black one instead.

[Halo05]

Here's what I was thinking and might wind up having to try (assuming the Target PM fails)... (mods - Let me know if this is totally immoral and I'll gladly delete it. However, it seems less shady than many schemes I hear about)

Buy the Silver bundle at Walmart A for 199.99

Keep it sealed and take it to Walmart B the next day along with a printed copy of the Target.com page.

Ask Walmart B if they can refund you the $30 difference because you found a better price at Target. If they can't, you then have the option of returning the whole bundle (assuming you kept it sealed) or just keeping it for $199.

I'm hoping for no hassles with the PM but I'm not super-confident. If I can't get the silver bundle at 169.99, I'll probably just wait until the Star Wars one comes out.

[fullhavok]

If anyone finds any in South FL...PLEASE let me know.

Thanks in advance !!!!!

[veran]

Just got mine for about $180 after tax at Best Buy. Make sure to call your Target/Bestbuy stores first to see if they are in stock.

[Rincewind]

San Jose/Santa Clara...anyone? Called around, mostly got nos or people didn't pick up the damn phone :D

[Rocko]

If anyone finds any in South FL...PLEASE let me know.

Thanks in advance !!!!!They were in stock in Cape Coral at Target, but you're in Miami, so that probably doesn't help.

[fullhavok]

They were in stock in Cape Coral at Target, but you're in Miami, so that probably doesn't help.



Thanks anyway.

i've called a few walmarts,Targets & even a Best Buy, the guy @ BB souned like they had them, but he said they wont be on the floor till the 10th. that blows!!!

I'm still on the look out!!

[Ctl-Alt-l33t]

My local Best Buy checked their computer (I watched them do it) and they hadn't received the delivery yet. They claim it isn't supposed to be available until the 9th. Went to Target after that and they said their shipment wasn't in yet either.

They could have been lying but I was kind of glad I could save the cash.

Then I found my Circuit City $40 off $200 coupon and decided I'd give it a shot there. Going to grab Jeanne D'Arc and try to get the pricematch + game - $40.

Good luck to the rest of you looking...

[pheezie]

I just saw this pic of the siver one and now I think I want the black one even more.

http://www.emailgen.ca/it/bill/silver1.jpg

[ptaaty]

I just saw this pic of the siver one and now I think I want the black one even more.

http://www.emailgen.ca/it/bill/silver1.jpg

Thanks for that. Silver is now completely off my list.

I can't believe how bad that looks...I thought silver was more like the GBA or older DS silver.

[Halo05]

Thanks anyway.

i've called a few walmarts,Targets & even a Best Buy, the guy @ BB souned like they had them, but he said they wont be on the floor till the 10th. that blows!!!

I'm still on the look out!!

Best Buy's clueless. They aren't street dated. Between stores hording Wiis for weekly ads and this, I'll be glad when more big stores are driven out of business by the internet.

[ogbaka]

just think of it this way, if you are at home, you play on your big tv, when going out, you are driving going to where ever you need to go/eat/do... etc.
so psp is really a was of money... as a CAG member, i only do what is best for a gamer, system is ok, game and movie not so ok, so just wait and the psp slim will sell on its own and cheaper later this year...

besides, my ds lite ends up gathering dust already...

[Rocko]

just think of it this way, if you are at home, you play on your big tv, when going out, you are driving going to where ever you need to go/eat/do... etc.
so psp is really a was of money... as a CAG member, i only do what is best for a gamer, system is ok, game and movie not so ok, so just wait and the psp slim will sell on its own and cheaper later this year...

besides, my ds lite ends up gathering dust already...
Did you ever consider the fact that you just aren't the type of person handheld games are made for? Just because they don't suit you doesn't mean they're pointless.

Thanks for that. Silver is now completely off my list.

I can't believe how bad that looks...I thought silver was more like the GBA or older DS silver.
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/4603/1011671fs7.th.jpg (http://img292.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1011671fs7.jpg)

Picture of mine. It definitely isn't sparkly like that.

[Ctl-Alt-l33t]

just think of it this way, if you are at home, you play on your big tv, when going out, you are driving going to where ever you need to go/eat/do... etc.
so psp is really a was of money... as a CAG member, i only do what is best for a gamer, system is ok, game and movie not so ok, so just wait and the psp slim will sell on its own and cheaper later this year...

besides, my ds lite ends up gathering dust already...

C'mon man. At least TRY to keep the thread on track. People are contributing to this thread who want the PSP now and this is pretty much the best deal you can get. They don't want to wait until later otherwise they wouldn't be posting.

[jerslater]

I just saw this pic of the siver one and now I think I want the black one even more.

http://www.emailgen.ca/it/bill/silver1.jpg


As someone said earlier, that glitter-effect has something to do with the camera's flash. The PSP I bought this afternoon looks NOTHING like that.

[quest1962]

I saw 2 behind glass in the BB in Secaucus, NJ. Priced at the advertised $199. I did not buy or ask about PM, as I am very happy with my near-release 1001 unit.

Although I will admit that this is the ONLY bundle that interests me at all.

[Rincewind]

Does anyone know when the piano black by itself is slated for release? I am not sure I like this sparkly silver one.

[kaply]

Got this price matched at circuit city without any problems, cept the manager didn't even know that they had it in stock until I showed it to him in the display case. Of course 2hrs into playing a dead pixel shows up, I swear that dead pixel wasn't there before... but exchange was hassle free(first time anyway, I've had up to 3 exchanges on a ds with another retailer, but they weren't willing to exchange it again after that)

[Ctl-Alt-l33t]

Does anyone know when the piano black by itself is slated for release? I am not sure I like this sparkly silver one.

That would be September 16th, I believe

[Birakon]

I just tried walmart in Greenwood In. and the casher in elec. was going to do it but there register system asks for a CSM when there is a price ajustment over a certian dollar value . The CSM said that they do not price match stuff online and I told her and showed her that the printout states that it was store only with no luck. I'm sure if I really try I can get one of the many walmarts in Indianapolis to do it, but starting to rethink rather having a black one instead.



i work at wal mart, i have price matched many things for customers, not only are we trained to take a customers word for it on a price match (meaning we don't even need to bring in an ad) we don't need approval for a price match, unless its......i think its a 50 dollar difference, never had that big of a difference during a price match but that's what i know.


anyway, im in marion IN, never been to the greenwood location but it sounds like they have no clue what they're doing.

[Rocko]

i work at wal mart, i have price matched many things for customers, not only are we trained to take a customers word for it on a price match (meaning we don't even need to bring in an ad) we don't need approval for a price match, unless its......i think its a 50 dollar difference, never had that big of a difference during a price match but that's what i know.


anyway, im in marion IN, never been to the greenwood location but it sounds like they have no clue what they're doing.

So if someone comes in and says "Hey, the DS is $30 cheaper at Best Buy" you just give it to them?

[username]

That would be September 16th, I believe

The "black" PSP will be officially available on September 10, Monday.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-PSP-2000-Console-Piano/dp/B000UA0LXQ/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/002-3765269-6932046?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1189127999&sr=8-2

[A Happy Panda]

I like that kid with the "extreme hair" on the box art.

[FallinAce]

has anyone got theres in NYC?...if yes, where and how?

i check the target in the bronx, & some guy say they dont have it but he seems clueless

[pheezie]

i work at wal mart, i have price matched many things for customers, not only are we trained to take a customers word for it on a price match (meaning we don't even need to bring in an ad) we don't need approval for a price match, unless its......i think its a 50 dollar difference, never had that big of a difference during a price match but that's what i know.


anyway, im in marion IN, never been to the greenwood location but it sounds like they have no clue what they're doing.

I know the cashier didn't know how to do a price adjustment she yelled at another lady and that lady said something about code or function 4 on the register was how to price adjust the screen went to waiting for CSM. the CSM was some moody pregnent lady so I new I would not win a argument.

[shouamabane]

I tried 2 Targets today with no success.

I'm not sweatin' it too much though because that paint job really is pretty poor. The champage gold psp paint was much nicer.

Glad they put that window in the front of the Daxter Pack so I could see the actual unit in there.

Has Sony announced an actual date for the Piano Black PSP-2000 model yet? I imagine they will try to sell through as many black PSP-1000s as they can first.

My copy of Monster Hunter 2 is just beggin' to be played...

[Mr Peanut]

I was able to PM at Circuit City with a printout of the webpage, no problem. I got the last one.

This was in Vegas, at the Maryland Pkwy location.

[EwaAzn]

Anyone buy one from SoCal area like O.C.? Can't seem to find a store that has them when I call in.. but possibly they could have it in the back..

[horrido]

Called the BB in Rogers (Mpls area) and they said they had 8 in stock. Drove all the way out there and was told they couldnt sell them unitl the 16th (?!). I argued with them, showed them that Amazon was shipping them, showed them several forums where people were buying them - no joy. Checked the Target next door, as well as the Gamestop. Same tune. Might just have to wait for the Star Wars bundle as I know I like that game, and the tacky silk screen looks like it can be removed by replacing the cover. Not a big deal if not anyhow, as I know I will buy the SW game, and it's retail is $40 - so a $10 savings.

[thespamofpower]

i just got back from the Circuit City at Tustin Marketplace and was able to PM without any real problem. Although the cashier looked at the ad for a good minute or so. I could see 1 more in the display case.

[RiCeBo1]

Man...do I really want one?? It's tempting!

[Birakon]

I know the cashier didn't know how to do a price adjustment she yelled at another lady and that lady said something about code or function 4 on the register was how to price adjust the screen went to waiting for CSM. the CSM was some moody pregnent lady so I new I would not win a argument.


its action code 3 i beleive, i don't use it very often.


i've never had to have a CSM approve a price match though.


CSM's generally are bitches though.

[imascrub]

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/1074/mhf2mc7.th.jpg (http://img392.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mhf2mc7.jpg) http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/1535/68xm4.th.jpg (http://img392.imageshack.us/my.php?image=68xm4.jpg)

couple more pics to show that the silver isn't really the demasculinizing gem some of you are making it out to be.

Things I like about it are that I can see that the dpad/buttons are see through (it was pretty hard to tell with the black in most pictures I found, leading me to wonder if the buttons were really clear at all...until I found side shots), and that the center strip around the system is a gunmetal color.

Things that bother me even though I don't think they should. The UMD hatch on the left side (the other side from the opening notch) doesn't quite sit flush with the rest of the system. It's very very very very slight, but it's definitely not as "closed" as the notch side is. Buttons are a little noisier than I thought they'd be. Still not very noisy, but it is *slightly* noisier than my DSLite. The battery cover was kinda hard to take off at first.

Things that are....different for me. The placement of the buttons and d-pad and stuff somehow feels a little cramped to me compared to my DS Lite. Probably cuz of the rounded edges at the bottom that makes the system more shallow to feel in the hands, unlike the DS Lite which goes straight down, and basically I can rest the corners of the system in my palms.

Things I think they should have done. Make it a brushed aluminum material! The silver, and in japan the three extra colors (purple, blue, pink) would just be crazy good looking if the casing had a brushed aluminum finish to it. It would also feel great holding it, though it would probably add to the weight.

Things that i never knew about the system. It's just about the exact same height and thickness as the DS Lite (when closed).


Oh yea...I went to look for some games at the Target in Newpark Mall, and didn't see any of the PSPs there. I don't know if the Fremont Hub Target still has any left. Just letting people know.

[veran]

has anyone got theres in NYC?...if yes, where and how?

i check the target in the bronx, & some guy say they dont have it but he seems clueless
I got mine at the Best Buy in Elmhurst, Queens. The Target store which was right across from Best Buy in the mall did not have them. And the Best Buy by 23rd and 6th did not have them either.

Your best bet is to enter your zip code in the store locator for Best Buy and Target stores and call them up.

The Best Buy at Elmhurst price matched the Daxter PSP Bundle without any problems. There was only one more system on the shelf but they prolly have a lot more in stock in their inventory room.

[R1V3R5]

Thanks for the pics, imascrub. I'm really thinking about waiting for the white Star Wars one. Hmmm...

[Sargus]

Daxter just comes in some cardboard thing? Lame! I guess I should've expected that, though...

I'm really tempted to pick this up... But I dunno.

[opportunity777]

couple more pics to show that the silver isn't really the demasculinizing gem some of you are making it out to be....

Gives us the lowdown on the TV out and how it looks on screen.

[LancerEvoX]

Thanks for the pics, imascrub. I'm really thinking about waiting for the white Star Wars one. Hmmm...

Yea, I want to see the silver PSP in person first, otherwise I'll just get the white PSP. However, I'm not a Star Wars fan, and I hope that bundle comes with a generic white PSP battery cover instead of the one with Darth Vader's face on it.

[imascrub]

Gives us the lowdown on the TV out and how it looks on screen.

sorry, no cables no tv out lol
I haven't seen the cables in any stores yet

[FatBoyInside]

Gives us the lowdown on the TV out and how it looks on screen.

I don't think the AV Component Cables (or any other access. for that matter) have been released, yet. I forecast a later arrival, proably when the Piano Black Core version comes out in late Sept. None of the ads for next week has either product listed.

[jerslater]

Anyone buy one from SoCal area like O.C.? Can't seem to find a store that has them when I call in.. but possibly they could have it in the back..

Best Buy in Costa Mesa has 'em. (The South Coast Plaza one.) You'll have to ask them to grab one from the back, though.

[Decker]

Did they had problems 'bout the printout? I tried my local CC, but they said they need an actual Sunday ad or some advertisement in print form of the deal. Personally, the people at my local CCs are jerks.
No, for me they didn't. But to be fair, the girl said "We really don't PM online deals," (which this really wasn't, BTW) "but it took me so long to find (the on-sale game Socom Fire Team Bravo 2), that I'll do this for you". I guess it would be YMMV.

[Joe Fongul]

I wound up picking one up at the Target in Fresno CA (River Park location). When getting the system out of the case, I broke out the ad & asked the associates to check what the price was. They confirmed a $199 price. I then brought up the fact that the website stated that the price was only good in the store & that I would have bought one online if I was able.

After around 15 minutes, I did get the call back for price match to the $169 price. I don't know how many more they will allow though as the price associate thinks it was probably a pricing mistake on the website (which I didn't argue...why place a new system on sale for $30 less than MSRP)

[opportunity777]

sorry, no cables no tv out lol
I haven't seen the cables in any stores yet

I don't think the AV Component Cables (or any other access. for that matter) have been released, yet. I forecast a later arrival, proably when the Piano Black Core version comes out in late Sept. None of the ads for next week has either product listed.

WTF? No cables included? That sucks :)

What type of cable do you think would fit in there? Does it look standard or specialized? Does the manual read what type of outputs the PSP supports?

[imascrub]

it's a special plug made for the PSP
I didn't read the manual so I don't know exactly what kinds of formats, but I think there are video/written previews/impressions of stuff like that on I think joystiq or kotaku or something and ign.

From what I remember though it can support both 4:3 and 16:9 display, as well as display 480i and p. Games are only supported through the component cables, whereas Movies and everything else can be output through composite/s-video along with component.

[opportunity777]

it's a special plug made for the PSP
I didn't read the manual so I don't know exactly what kinds of formats, but I think there are video/written previews/impressions of stuff like that on I think joystiq or kotaku or something and ign.

From what I remember though it can support both 4:3 and 16:9 display, as well as display 480i and p. Games are only supported through the component cables, whereas Movies and everything else can be output through composite/s-video along with component.

Thanks for the insight! The TV output is important to me because I get too much eyestrain after playing for a couple of hours.

[pheezie]

its action code 3 i beleive, i don't use it very often.


i've never had to have a CSM approve a price match though.


CSM's generally are bitches though.

I tried the Franklin In. store and was able to price match there the lady in elec. there said that because it was over 10$ she would have to get approval the asst mgr. just happened to walk by and said it was ok she started to ring me out and was complaning about new registers that she wasn't used to she still had to call he asst mgr to override the PM and because he was new he didn't know how to and still had to call a CSM to train the asst mgr. Then my gift card would not go thru. Took about 25 mins but aleast I got one at a good price.

[MaxBiaggi3]

WTF? No cables included? That sucks :)

Oh, and I suppose next you'll be wanting component cables included with your $500 PS3 as well. Some people. . .

[Kash76]

Wal-Mart price matched for me here in Eagan, MN. Walked out for $169 :)

[leungw]

Looks like Target pulled the listing from their website.

[DCStriker]

Glad I printed it out yesterday...

[horrido]

My wife was able to price match at the Maple Grove Walmart in the Mpls area. :)

[whoknows]

Looks like Target pulled the listing from their website.
I still have the page up on my laptop.

Maybe I should take a screenshot of it.

[FatBoyInside]

Has anyone tested the thick older battery or stamina battery on their opened PSP slim? Do you really need to buy a new backcover, or can you rubberband it or something? Kinda iffy, I know...

[horrido]

Has anyone tested the thick older battery or stamina battery on their opened PSP slim? Do you really need to buy a new backcover, or can you rubberband it or something? Kinda iffy, I know...

Judging by the video I saw, the PSP must be smacked pretty hard to get the old battery out of the new PSP. The man couldnt get it out by prying. He had to hit the unit against his palm pretty hard to get it out. I think I saw it on a pandora battery vid. Do a search for pandora and psp slim.

[skygunnerblue]

I saved the webpage, but I'm not sure how to post it.

[Halo05]

The first Wal-Mart I tried to match at pooed on it. The second one worked fine.

My only complaint is the packaging. You're basically forced to destroy the plastic tray holding the PSP in order to get everything out of the box. Not a huge issue with this bundle (in my opinion) but if the Star Wars one comes the same way and people want to keep it in mint condition, it'll take some finesse.

Off to cancel my Amazon preorder.

[leehom]

Has anyone tested the thick older battery or stamina battery on their opened PSP slim? Do you really need to buy a new backcover, or can you rubberband it or something? Kinda iffy, I know...
I've tried it. It fits very snuggly. I don't think it's neccessary to have the battery cover unless you plan on flinging the psp fairly hard.

[Nephilim]

Here is the Google Cache version (http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:aTm0SNn3qy0J:www.target.com/gp/detail.html%3Fasin%3DB000U9TXJ0=en&ct=clnk&cd=5&gl=us) for printout and pricematch. I added this to the OP.

[decon]

How is the battery life on the PSP Slims?

[MajorGamerGeek]

Has anyone been able to find and purchase the PSP Slim Daxter bundle in the Seattle metro area? Only place I found that said they had them was the Lynnwood Target and they said they could not sell one to me until 9/10/07 or they could be fined.

[Rincewind]

Has anyone been able to find and purchase the PSP Slim Daxter bundle in the Seattle metro area? Only place I found that said they had them was the Lynnwood Target and they said they could not sell one to me until 9/10/07 or they could be fined.

Please feel free to print out the Sony press release that says that the damn PSP 2K can be sold and educate these ignorant retail monkeys. My god this is getting annoying.

BTW-still cant find it in SC/SJ metro area.

[boagman]

Please feel free to print out the Sony press release that says that the damn PSP 2K can be sold and educate these ignorant retail monkeys. My god this is getting annoying.

You seem to be under the impression that this would actually help, or change things. Retail monkeys will be retail monkeys will be retail monkeys. You're not going to convince said people otherwise. It would *have* to come from Management Above.

[emagius]

DC area:

As of yesterday, none of the local (Arlington/Springfield/Baileys/Fairfax) Targets had the slim in stock. PM was hassle free at the Bailey's Crossroads Circuit City (of course, I spent twenty minutes getting someone to open the glass case).

[coldwine]

I pm'd at Best Buy for the $170.

Amusing: I originally went to CC and they told me, "we received 8 units, and they were all sold" so I'm thinking, crap, I'm screwed. SO I go to BB and tell them what happened and the guy says "8 units! We got in 50.'

Talk about a huge difference in inventory.

[kanedags]

For the OC CAGs... None to be found in the Foothill Ranch, CA Target, Walmart and Circuit City.

[takotchi]

Just got back from the Circuit City in Newport News, VA. I got one price-matched to $169.99, plus a free Gamers Savings Club membership for a year. Not sure why... but, it made a nice deal even nicer. :bouncy:

[Triz]

back up on the webpage with 169.99 as the price again.

http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/sr=1-6/qid=1189203848/ref=sr_1_6/602-9497585-3952602?ie=UTF8&asin=B000U9TXJ0

[MajorGamerGeek]

Well I just called the Redmond, WA Target and they said they have them in stock and are selling them!

[skycat561]

I was just at W. Palm Beach, FL Store..they had it out & for sale (about 15 of them). they wouldn't PM me though.. so I passed... waiting for that ceramic white

[peloquin17]

NJ peeps...

the target on rt 10 in east hanover has about 10. just bring a print out of the website. no problem getting PM.

CC and BB on rt 10 dont have them.

[bmsdaddy]

So for the people picking this up at Target, is the price ringing up at $169.99 or do you need to show them the printout?

[Halo05]

So for the people picking this up at Target, is the price ringing up at $169.99 or do you need to show them the printout?

Pretty sure you need the print out. Even then, Target can (and has) pull(ed) the whole, "We don't match our website." bullshit.

[ksuwild25]

Was able to pricematch at the Bestbuy in Plano. Thanks OP.

[silks]

I pricematched this at the Perimeter Best Buy in Atlanta, GA. After 7% tax it was $181.89. I brought in a printout of the Target webpage, showed it to the cashier, and voila.

Thanks, OP. Awesome deal.

[Triz]

I bought the system at full price from target then went back later with the printout and had it pricematched. The fact that its "In store only" will work in your favor. Do not let them tell you otherwise.

[Rincewind]

Frys in Santa Clara were complete asses about it and after half hour I just left in frustration because they couldn't figure out what to do. Trying target Sunday when they say they will have them.

[blueroomnc]

target, and best buy here wont sell them yet because its in the add. got mine at eb this afternoon and am enjoying it alreay. couldn't price match but its o.k. since i was planning on spending it anyway. So where's some good site to get the umd movies cheap? I still need to get the video out cable.

[Chitown021]

Damn. Still not available in the KC area. I'll have to check again on Sunday after the ads hit. I'm going for a PM at BB so I can use my rewards card.

[khalid_saufee]

i got mine at meijer today.

[rscaramelo]

I'm tempted to try this but I have a practically mint original PSP that I'm happy with. What's the most I could get for it?

RC

[Triz]

I'm tempted to try this but I have a practically mint original PSP that I'm happy with. What's the most I could get for it?

RC

i think trade in is like $60, but there is a $20 extra trade in credit email coupon from ebgames this week.

[jnirvana292]

bust.. its 199 now

[Chitown021]

Interesting... It's showing up as "available" at all of the stores in my area now. Must be the stock showing up for the Sunday ad.

[EwaAzn]

Interesting... It's showing up as "available" at all of the stores in my area now. Must be the stock showing up for the Sunday ad.

Or is it... MUST CALL AND CHECK! Doubt it, I went today, no-go.

[Rincewind]

I called two today and they both said Sunday. I would bet real cash that they have them and they are simply waiting on them for the ad. I am going to try to force them to honor the web price, but who knows...

[EwaAzn]

I called two today and they both said Sunday. I would bet real cash that they have them and they are simply waiting on them for the ad. I am going to try to force them to honor the web price, but who knows...

They do have them in stock, funny.. I went to one today and I was like "Pstt, do you have any PSP Slims in stock in the back? >_>" and then they said "Sorry man, we don't have them.. You are probably going to have to wait 1-2 weeks." "Oh, alright thanks.." ... I went to Bestbuy like few blocks away... and ask same question and the guy said .. "Oh yeah we have them in stock but we aren't allowed to sell them until Sunday, Target has them too but probably also aren't allowed to sell them." Stupid Target >_>

[MajorGamerGeek]

Well I went to the Redmond Target this evening to get the PSP slim Daxter bundle and they would not price match there own website! The Store Manager Loran was a complete and udder ARSH HOLE!!! The guy said that the item PSP slim Daxter bundle is not the PSP slim Daxter bundle that in the print out. He also went as far to say that I could of made up that print out. STAY AWAY FAR FAR AWAY from this store and maybe all Targets for hiring this type of store managers!

[zakk]

Frys in Santa Clara were complete asses about it and after half hour I just left in frustration because they couldn't figure out what to do. Trying target Sunday when they say they will have them.


Ditto. Tried at Best Buy in Mountain View and the lead goon said "don't have them" (lies) while another person said "Yeah, but I can't sell them."

Oh well, I'll try Circuit City with a PM next.

[PrinnyOtaku]

Ok here's the lowdown on the situation.

I went to both BB and Target today and asked them about the bundle.

I got a surprisingly honest answer out of Best Buy, here's the paraphrase:

I asked the employee if the bundle was in, and he said it's released next week. I then showed him the Target Ad and stated that some people online have already bought them. So then he goes and asks the manager, and comes back with the following response: "We do have them in stock, but we're not allowed to sell them until Sunday (in the ad). We are required to have a certain # of them in stock, and so we can't sell any early." He also noted that it's pretty much true for all BB stores in the region.

On the other hand... the dumbass employee at Target just plain told me "Nope" when I asked if they had any in stock. His co-worker then added "doesn't it come out next week?" and the response by the original employee was another swift "No!" Fuck Target imo, he's obviously lying.

Grr I want the damn thing to be PM'ed.

Waiting for Sunday...

[iclash]

I picked up the bundle this afternoon at WM in the Salt Lake City UT area, I went to my local Target first and the manager would not budge on the PM basically saying that the website "screws us up all the time". The funny part, was that their Sony rep was onsite when I asked them about the deal and showed them the printout. In the end, I went down the street to Wal Mart, and they took care of me, no questions asked.

[hiamiyumi]

I just went back from Circuitcity,Target, Walmart and they have a lof of PSP Slim Daxter Bundle in stock. I tried to get one at CC but the stupid employee didn't give me a free Gamers Saving Club membership so I gave up and left the store.
Egg Harbor TWP,NJ 08234

[Rincewind]

Ditto. Tried at Best Buy in Mountain View and the lead goon said "don't have them" (lies) while another person said "Yeah, but I can't sell them."

Oh well, I'll try Circuit City with a PM next.

Please LMK Zakk.

[inurenegade]

the google cache page is gone now and the target page went back to normal @ 199.99

[sipkristal]

came away w/ 2 psp slim bundles at target at 169.99 each! the employee was reluctant to give me the website price at first but the manager quickly ok'd it! thanx op!!!

[Radioactive_Man]

I found the PSP component cables at Fry's in Burbank today, was their around 8pm they had 2 left. I bought some just in case I wasn't able to find any when I get my PSP on 9/20.

[imascrub]

how much are the component cables?

[Radioactive_Man]

how much are the component cables?
$19.99

[Ebraum]

I got mine yesterday from CC. I am really liking it. I can't beleive how much faster the web browser is compared to my old PSP.

[Halo05]

If anyone is in the SW Virginia area looking for one, the Dublin, VA Wal-Mart had several but wouldn't PM the Target print-out. The Radford, VA Wal-Mart PMed it for me. I didn't have to try at the Christiansburg, VA Wal-Mart. Good luck.

[ZForce]

For those that have gotten this, how's the D-Pad? (especially for fighting games) I'm interested in getting a slim PSP for the better design (my hands cramp sometimes when I play PSP games) video out and better load times. However, I'm kinda attached to my current ceramic white PSP and I also had the D-Pad modded so I Could hit diagonal motions in fighting and other games. I kinda scoff at the fact they redesigned but I did the same thing when I bought my DS Lite and now I can't fathom playing on the regular DS ever again :)

[Halo05]

The D-pad is much, much better. Not to go too off topic here but I fired up SFA3 Max and was pulling off supers and 2 in 1s with no problems. It'll never be as good as using a proper joystick or the Sega Saturn pad but it's remarkably better than the old PSP D-pad.

[Kash76]

Anyone know when the new inline remote is coming? I cannot talk on SOCOM without it!

[Nephilim]

shit, did anyone keep a screenshot? I thought that Google Cache was always there.

Post it here and I will add it to OP.

[briandadude]

This is your conscience speaking...now that the price has been fixed on the website, is it ethical to still try to get it at the cheaper price?

[Nephilim]

This is your conscience speaking...now that the price has been fixed on the website, is it ethical to still try to get it at the cheaper price?

yes, but only for 72 hours after the price change. This is listed in the CAG Moral Code for Deals.

[foolthrottle]

Target in Marlboro, MA had one left and would not honor the price, stating they are not a "high volume" store. Lame.