The list price for the PS Vita 3G is currently $299.99. The WiFi-only model is slightly cheaper at $249.99. But if you go into most Sony stores today, you’ll find $100 knocked off the price of the 3G model, making it a bit of a bargain at just $199.97.
So why has Sony decided to reduce the price of the PS Vita 3G well below even the price of the WiFi model? Sony isn’t saying yet, but Joystiq has confirmed that at least 22 Sony stores are using the new price point, and chances are all Sony’s outlets are.
Two of those stores have also suggested that Sony is dropping the price in order to get rid of stock because the 3G model is being discontinued. This is backed up by the fact Sony’s sales system isn’t listing an end date for the sale.
Looking at Sony’s online store the 3G model is also on sale, but the price has only been reduced to match the WiFi model.
The PS Vita 3G was always a hard sell due to the combination of a high price point and need to purchase a service plan, which cost between $14.99 and $30 per month. It’s also unlikely most gamers opted for 3G as playing online with friends is more typically going to be done when there’s a (faster and more reliable) WiFi connection available.
With news of the huge price drop spreading fast, it isn’t going to take Sony long to clear its 3G stock. Maybe once they have all gone Sony will announce a PS Vita WiFi price cut taking it down to $199.97. Here’s hoping.
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