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N-Gage QD - Worth It At $99?

Posted by simoniker on from the don't-fear-the-extended-service-contract dept.

Thanks to GameSpot for its article discussing the possible pricing for Nokia's enhanced N-Gage QD mobile phone/game deck combo, which "will arrive in the Western Hemisphere on June 29, where units will sell for a list price of $199." Although "Reports from Europe and Asia--by way of CNN--indicate that foreign mobile phone networks are heavily subsidizing the QD in exchange for extended service contracts", the U.S. price is not yet known - the article points out: "When the QD was initially unveiled, Nokia publicly stated that it expected a carrier-subsidized $99 price point to be common." What price would you consider picking up an N-Gage QD for?

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  1. I'd consider picking it up... by Txiasaeia · · Score: 2, Funny

    ...in order to Sidetalk, but then I'd probably put it back down again.

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    Condemnant quod non intellegunt.
    1. Re:I'd consider picking it up... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

      But you can't sidetalk on the QD. So it's worthless even for kitsch value now.

      Maybe Nokia will release a sidetalking adapter module for the QD. Couldn't hurt their business, it has nowhere to go but up.

  2. No. by lightspawn · · Score: 3, Funny

    Next question, please.

  3. Good question by Rexz · · Score: 4, Funny

    What price would you consider picking up an N-Gage QD for? They'd have to offer me at least 100.