Focus on PS Vita and PSP trade-in

With the release date for the PS Vita drawing ever closer, U.S. consumers are now looking for ways to save a few dollars, as the price for Sony’s new handled games console is a little more than they had hoped to pay. There have been rumors to suggest a price drop, as sales in Japan have not been that healthy and have also fallen over the past week.

However, this is not likely to happen until a good few months after the PS Vita has released in the U.S. and other parts of the world, which is why you will need to look for other ways to get a discount on the upcoming device. One of the most popular would be a trade-in deal and you will be pleased to know GameStop currently has one running.

You can get a $25 credit in store if you trade-in your Sony PSP, or Nintendo 3D/3DS. As you would expect this offer comes with certain conditions; the device needs to be in full working order, and come with all the components, such as power lead etc. There is one final hurdle to overcome; all trade-ins will have to meet with manager approval from GameStop stores.

This deal is available in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Guam but you will need to hurry, as the offer ends on February 6th. We would like to know if you are considering trading in your 3DS for $25 credit, as the device is worth so much more than this? The PSP trade-in offer seems to be a little better, as there is more chance of a Sony handheld console owner going for a Vita than their Nintendo counterpart.

Having looked around for similar deals we have only managed to find one, and that’s from Sony themselves. If you visit this page you will see a box to your right, which is all part of Sony’s Trade-in and Recycle Program. We just entered a zip code, the video games consoles, which then took us to another page. You then have a choice of brand, model and the condition and if the device has all the accessories from the original box. However, you will need to prepare for the shock, as a PSP will get you just $9 and the Go $20.

We know this is a good way to get money quick towards your PS Vita purchase, but try not to be too hasty, as there are alternatives. You could pass your old handheld console down to a friend or family member who cannot afford one or put it on an auction site. Personally I would feel much better giving it away, but if you need as much money as possible then eBay might be the answer.