$60 games ARE THEY THE CULPRIT? POLL

Wii gamescost $50. 360 games cost $60 and are still on DVD. PS3 games are $60 and are on Blu-ray. Wouldn't it be better to sell more games at $50 than freeze out a whole chunk of the market at $60? Do you expect this pricing to change? Is the game price constricting hardware sales? Some guy from Epic (the loud mouths of the industry) said he disagreed with this pricing strategy and claimed development costs have not warranted such an increase. Your thoughts?

Sure do. Especially when consumers see that the Wii is cheaper, games are cheaper, and they have the instantly-recognizable Mario games.

I've had the X360 since November and I haven't bought a 60 dollar game yet.

A $10 isn't big enough to alienate would-be-buyers from the 360/PS3, hardware cost is what it really comes down to IMO.

A $10 isn't big enough to alienate would-be-buyers from the 360/PS3, hardware cost is what it really comes down to IMO.

Kekira

I agree. if you're willing to pay 400-600 for a game system. the extra ten bucks is not going to stop you. this seems to be backed up by the high attach rate for the 360. the ps3's attachrates are poor probably because some ppl did in fact buy it for blu ray and games but really end up using the blu ray more. (i know my cousin did that)

$60 is to much. They would sell more games if they were $50. But people are going to still buy the $60 games... But less of them. Alot of people rent games these days too.

There is no reason for the increase in price of games. PC did not see an increase. So there is no excuse.

$60 is to much. They would sell more games if they were $50. But people are going to still buy the $60 games... But less of them. Alot of people rent games these days too.

There is no reason for the increase in price of games. PC did not see an increase. So there is no excuse.

Truth_Hurts_U

Actually there is a good excuse for the $60 game. It is so Sony and Microsoft can recoup hardware losses faster, as money is made from games sold. For anyone that claims that consoles shpould always be sold at a loss...let that be a lesson to you and enjoy your expensive games. 60 one gen, how much next gen?

Actually there is a good excuse for the $60 game. It is so Sony and Microsoft can recoup hardware losses faster, as money is made from games sold. For anyone that claims that consoles shpould always be sold at a loss...let that be a lesson to you and enjoy your expensive games. 60 one gen, how much next gen?gromit007

If games raise in price even $0.01 i'm done with gaming. I could be spending my money on other things. Like go-karts, vacations and other real life things.

A $10 raise in 1 generation is uncalled for.

[QUOTE="gromit007"]Actually there is a good excuse for the $60 game. It is so Sony and Microsoft can recoup hardware losses faster, as money is made from games sold. For anyone that claims that consoles shpould always be sold at a loss...let that be a lesson to you and enjoy your expensive games. 60 one gen, how much next gen?Truth_Hurts_U

If games raise in price even $0.01 i'm done with gaming. I could be spending my money on other things. Like go-karts, vacations and other real life things.

A $10 raise in 1 generation is uncalled for.

Agreed

Wii gamescost $50. 360 games cost $60 and are still on DVD. PS3 games are $60 and are on Blu-ray. Wouldn't it be better to sell more games at $50 than freeze out a whole chunk of the market at $60? Do you expect this pricing to change? Is the game price constricting hardware sales? Some guy from Epic (the loud mouths of the industry) said he disagreed with this pricing strategy and claimed development costs have not warranted such an increase. Your thoughts?

JiveT

Yes i do expect the pricing to change. I expexct it to go up thanks to the idiots that by the SP editions. They are telling the publishers that we are willing to pay more.

I think they add to the problem but they arn't the only reason. No answer in your poll for that.

I think they add to the problem but they arn't the only reason. No answer in your poll for that.

Firelore29

I didn't want to give too many options. I was just focusing on price of software and hardware but specifically on price of software.

$29.99 at best buy
Madden 07
NHL2K7

$39.99 at best buy
VF5
THP8
COD3
Sonic
NBA2K7
Ridge Racer 7
College Hoops2K7

49.99 at best buy
Ultimate alliance
Untold legends
full auto 2
FEAR
NFSC
Blazin angels
surf's up
Virtua tennis 3

Sure do. Especially when consumers see that the Wii is cheaper, games are cheaper, and they have the instantly-recognizable Mario games.

I've had the X360 since November and I haven't bought a 60 dollar game yet.

nyoroism

[QUOTE="nyoroism"]

Sure do. Especially when consumers see that the Wii is cheaper, games are cheaper, and they have the instantly-recognizable Mario games.

I've had the X360 since November and I haven't bought a 60 dollar game yet.

AfterShafter

I strongly disagree with that

Heck yeah, to think I have to spend $60 bucks for one game, after I just spent $400 for the console makes me sick.

If games where just like $30-$40 bucks I would have a huge game library.

At least I can havegame a good size library for my PSP.

$29.99 at best buy
Madden 07
NHL2K7

$39.99 at best buy
VF5
THP8
COD3
Sonic
NBA2K7
Ridge Racer 7
College Hoops2K7

49.99 at best buy
Ultimate alliance
Untold legends
full auto 2
FEAR
NFSC
Blazin angels
surf's up
Virtua tennis 3

MorisUkunRasik

All those games came out at $60 originally save for a few. I didn't say the prices don't drop in time but the majority of new games for 360 and PS3 come out at the $60 price point. You forgot to put Viva Pinata up there for $30!

yup its a rip off. PC games are cheaper and drop faster in price.coolmonkeykid

That's what I love about PC Gaming, the prices are great. You can enjoy 2 games for the price of one 360/PS3 game.

[QUOTE="coolmonkeykid"]yup its a rip off. PC games are cheaper and drop faster in price.mismajor99

That's what I love about PC Gaming, the prices are great. You can enjoy 2 games for the price of one 360/PS3 game.

the games are cheap upgrading on the other hand

[QUOTE="AfterShafter"][QUOTE="nyoroism"]

Sure do. Especially when consumers see that the Wii is cheaper, games are cheaper, and they have the instantly-recognizable Mario games.

I've had the X360 since November and I haven't bought a 60 dollar game yet.

MorisUkunRasik

I strongly disagree with that

[QUOTE="MorisUkunRasik"][QUOTE="AfterShafter"][QUOTE="nyoroism"]

Sure do. Especially when consumers see that the Wii is cheaper, games are cheaper, and they have the instantly-recognizable Mario games.

I've had the X360 since November and I haven't bought a 60 dollar game yet.

AfterShafter

I strongly disagree with that

mario is much more recognizable than any other character in video game history. His popularity is just as high now if not higher than it was when the N64 came out.

mario is much more recognizable than any other character in video game history. His popularity is just as high now if not higher than it was when the N64 came out.

MorisUkunRasik

??? If your complaing about how games cost $60, be grateful you don't have to pay $90-99 for one of those new games...:cry:leonhead

[QUOTE="MorisUkunRasik"]

mario is much more recognizable than any other character in video game history. His popularity is just as high now if not higher than it was when the N64 came out.

AfterShafter

if you ask a casual gamer (the wiis target audience) to name a game character what do you think they'd say? You forget that he was also on the GBA and DS which have both been incrediblly successful. He is instantly recognizable by most everyone.

You wont see me paying $60 for a game unless I really want it. I usually pay $40 or lower for new games. I think $20-$30 is the perfect price for games. whitetiger3521

Well, since getting my 360 I've been renting games versus buying em at blockbuster. Something which I haven't done in five or six years due to the fact that I was younger and couldn't even afford a fifty dollar title.soulsofblayck

I've been considering doing that but I like owning the games. The new rental services are pretty nifty though.