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Best Sony PSP Deals

I'm considering getting my eldest son a Sony PSP in for his birthday in May. Which are the best killer deals at the moment - Ideally below £150.

I've seen some mobile phone deals offering free psp's but all are contract deals and not p.a.y.g....

I could do with a new mobile too if there are any good p.a.y.g / psp bundles.
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  • bucketuk
    bucketuk Posts: 11 Forumite
    Getting a PSP pack for £150 is quite pushing it, as the RRP of a base pack is £149.
    But some online stores are selling the base packs for £134.99

    I don't know if your son would or wouldn't like a pink PSP, but Amazon are selling a pink psp for £99.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-PSP-Base-Unit-Console/dp/B000LPDBMI/ref=pd_ka_10/203-5215349-5438315?ie=UTF8&s=videogames&qid=1172864656&sr=8-10

    All what you need after that some games to play and a memory stick duo card to save the games.
  • It's very unlikely you'll find a Pay as you go deal with the PSP, as you are paying for the phone there and then, the PSP is to entice you into the contract. PSP's aren't cheap but the pink one from amazon is the best you'll get brand new. i'm looking for a pink one myself, but unless you opt for the pink one i have to agree with bucketuk, it is extremely doubtful you'll get a deal with a memory stick and games for below £150
    formerly mrmilo69
  • ruthyjo
    ruthyjo Posts: 483 Forumite
    There are bundles in toys r us for £159.99 too - have to keep monitoring to get one in stock on website.

    Black PSP is £134.99 on Amazon. There is the vague possibility that the price drops within a month and you are able to claim back the difference.

    Black/white psp plus starter pack is £149.99 in Argos.

    I'm not a console expert, excepts in terms of having three children wanting one I know they are expensive and often it is quite difficult to actually get a bundle with the right colours/games etc so it is sometimes worth accepting that there is very little price variation and when one is in stock grabbing it!

    I would say the Nintendo DS is a bit cheaper, seems to have a wider range of games and allows my children to use their old GBA games on it. There are probably good reasons why you aren't looking at this console, but just thought I would mention it!
  • AMO
    AMO Posts: 1,464 Forumite
    I think that this is the year that the PSP will drop a bit more in price to compete with the DS. It's not a bit more expensive, its quite a lot more expensive. I think the DS is much better value. DS + Advance Wars - can't be beaten! ;)
  • peterg1965
    peterg1965 Posts: 2,166 Forumite
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    How about Ebay, plenty on there, some brand new and some as good as new boxed and with extras and games. Just a thought.
  • fox2319
    fox2319 Posts: 978 Forumite
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    Ok, you said it's for a boy but Amazon are selling off the pink psp base pack for £100 at http://www.amazon.co.uk/o/ASIN/B000LPDBMI/ref=s9_asin_image_1/026-4564362-2569236

    As I say, I know it's for a boy but that's a cracking deal if you can either get over the colour or get a coloured cover.

    Cheers

    Jeff
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  • Faceplates will set you back about £20, official ones up to £40, saying that, i'm a guy and i wouldn't mind a pink DS
    formerly mrmilo69
  • fox2319
    fox2319 Posts: 978 Forumite
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    Faceplates will set you back about £20, official ones up to £40, saying that, i'm a guy and i wouldn't mind a pink DS

    I didn't know you could get faceplates for the psp?
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  • outbidder
    outbidder Posts: 883 Forumite
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    fox2319 wrote:
    I didn't know you could get faceplates for the psp?

    Try searching Epay for "PSP faceplate". You'll be surprised just how many there are.
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