PS3 games are too expensive

Maybe this should be a blog post , but i'll post it here . 70 bucks for a game is too much . A blu-ray costs 30 bucks . A PS3 game should be 40 quids . Sales of consoles AND software would rise skyhigh . I know games are expensive to make , but70 bucks is just too much . Discuss....

If the game is good, then its worth it. Considering you get to keep it forever, and play it whenever you want

I remember spending £45 for sonic 2 on the megadrive. Great game, but not value for money. What we get now opens doors.....

its not.. and anyone who remembers the cartridge days will agree with me... and considering the time it takes to make a game these days paying up to and over 100 people salary for 2 - 5 years without any profit its not to much to ask 70 dollars for a game...PoisoN_Facecam0

70 quid = 100 dollars (more or less)

imo, that's way too much for a game

I don't know if you talking about £70 or $70. I am in the UK so I will go with £70. That is way too much. New releases in UK are £40.

[QUOTE="PoisoN_Facecam0"]its not.. and anyone who remembers the cartridge days will agree with me... and considering the time it takes to make a game these days paying up to and over 100 people salary for 2 - 5 years without any profit its not to much to ask 70 dollars for a game...ekultus

[QUOTE="ekultus"][QUOTE="PoisoN_Facecam0"]its not.. and anyone who remembers the cartridge days will agree with me... and considering the time it takes to make a game these days paying up to and over 100 people salary for 2 - 5 years without any profit its not to much to ask 70 dollars for a game...PoisoN_Facecam0

You'll see above though that he said 70 quid. 70 quid is equal to over $100. Which, compared to America, is horribly inflated. $60 is equal to about 40 quid. Your point is valid, but so is the op's.

starting shopping on the web :)

or buy second hand games :P

starting shopping on the web :)

or buy second hand games :P

I just wait for the games to go down in price. I buy everything from Amazon. I think I paid $55 for one game right when it came out, but most of my games I get for $15 - $40. They're still just as fun even if you don't buy them on release day. I only buy them right away if it's something I'm extremely excited about.

I don't think $60 is an unfair price. You pay $10 for a DVD and watch it in one evening. With most games, I can play them every night for a couple of weeks.

I think it is more dependant on the content. For example I would be happy to pay £40 for something like Oblivion because it is a huge game with lots of replay value however you then get the greedy MW2 which costs more and has a short disappointing campaign and a poorly supported multiplayer. On top of that £10 for additional content even though you have spent a considerable amount on it.

P.S. I have never seen a game cost £70 maybe you are referring to $'s?

I don't know how much 70 quid is but I think that's around 100 bucks which is way too much. I don't mind paying sixty though as I've gotten over 100 hours on Fallout 3 and Uncharted 2, well worth the money.

Some PS3 games are it depends where you shop I always look around for the best price it's like Super Street Fighter IV most game stores in the UK are selling it for £29.99/£24.99 while in ASDA a supermarket have it for about £19.71 which was a great price. Sometimes I don't regret paying the new full price just as long as I get my money worth out of it but I've been waiting for games to drop in price it's quite rare I'll buy a game on release but the next game I might get on release is Modnation.

video game is not a necessarity like food, water and shelter. That means you arent going to die or get sick without it.

if you cant afford it or not willing to pay full price for new games, you can simply notget it. No one is forcing you to buy it.

[QUOTE="PoisoN_Facecam0"][QUOTE="ekultus"] dont listen to this guyhxczuner

You'll see above though that he said 70 quid. 70 quid is equal to over $100. Which, compared to America, is horribly inflated. $60 is equal to about 40 quid. Your point is valid, but so is the op's.

The most I'll pay for a game is €60 and if a game I want is more than that I'll wait until it does come down in price. I live in Ireland but I would spend a good bit of time in the UK and I have to say I've never seen a game for £70. In fact the most expensive game I've seen here in Ireland is €70 (that's around £60) I'd like to know where the TC found a game for £70

Well if you are in the united states shop on craigslist bro, thats what i did when i was in new york bought xbox360 games for somewhat of a low price, like when GTAIV first came out it was $60 bought on CL for $35 which was awesome, some ppl post lower prices than others some abit closer to retail.

What is a quid? Is that some sort of foriegn money?

If i recall (correct if I'm wrong, friends across the pond) quid was a form of english currency at one point but now it's just slang for the pound.

In America a good new PS3 game is $60

Maybe this should be a blog post , but i'll post it here . 70 bucks for a game is too much . A blu-ray costs 30 bucks . A PS3 game should be 40 quids . Sales of consoles AND software would rise skyhigh . I know games are expensive to make , but70 bucks is just too much . Discuss....

zekere

yes.....thats why i only have 8 games because i pay $64 and thats too much....thats why i wait awhile before i buy a new game.

I do think new PS3 games are expensive, I always buy used games from ebay and Amazon.

If i recall (correct if I'm wrong, friends across the pond) quid was a form of english currency at one point but now it's just slang for the pound.

hxczuner

From across the pond: It's certainly slang for GBP, however I think it comes from the Latin phrase "quid pro quo" = something for something.

Prices outside NA are pretty ridiculous, but games have always been expensive.

Does a game REMAIN at 70 squid, or does that price eventually drop when the game's initial sell-through is spent and they're looking to clear shelves a bit?

You seem to be from the UK. With a bit of patience and some price comparison websites, I don't see what the problem is. I made it my personal rule to never buy a game above £19.99 and it's working out fine so far. Actually, I am still way behind on my games, even with the strict rules I set for myself. Anyway, try this price comparison website if your wallet is suffering too much.

You seem to be from the UK. With a bit of patience and some price comparison websites, I don't see what the problem is. I made it my personal rule to never buy a game above £19.99 and it's working out fine so far. Actually, I am still way behind on my games, even with the strict rules I set for myself. Anyway, try this price comparison website if your wallet is suffering too much.

Hexagon_777

This is a good shout. I purchase on a similar basis and also use that website. It's pretty reliable actually.

Does a game REMAIN at 70 squid, or does that price eventually drop when the game's initial sell-through is spent and they're looking to clear shelves a bit?

MonkeySpot

Where I live (in the US), Ps3 and 360 games are $60 new, and some are cheaper (ie older or 3D dot heroes).

Wii games are $50, PC games are often around the same but cheaper

DS and PSP games are about $30-$40 new.

Not very expensive compared to what you are all paying for, but still expensive.

70 quid = 100 dollars (more or less)

imo, that's way too much for a game

All games are expenisve. Seriously, I hate paying $60 for a game, even if its good,its not worth 60 dollars, its a game.

All games are expenisve. Seriously, I hate paying $60 for a game, even if its good,its not worth 60 dollars, its a game.

jdiamnz69

its not.. and anyone who remembers the cartridge days will agree with me... and considering the time it takes to make a game these days paying up to and over 100 people salary for 2 - 5 years without any profit its not to much to ask 70 dollars for a game...PoisoN_Facecam0

Damn right! Current average retail cost in Australian dollars for a new game: $99. Cost of Mortal Kombat in Australia for Sega Megadrive (Genesis) upon release: $140.

70 quid?? like 70 pounds?? thats way too much. games here are 100$ which is around 35pounds.fifamessi

LOL Didn't even see the word quid. Hell yeah 70 pounds is too much to be paying for a game! I'd even consider 35 pounds too much. Do yourself a favor and try your luck on ebay. I purchase all my games from ebay stores located in the UK and pay no more than 25-30 pounds which also includes shipping.

its not.. and anyone who remembers the cartridge days will agree with me... and considering the time it takes to make a game these days paying up to and over 100 people salary for 2 - 5 years without any profit its not to much to ask 70 dollars for a game...PoisoN_Facecam0

when I had my n64 I bought the first mario party for around 89.99$

Mind you I wouldn't pay 70 quid for any game. Has to be decent lol.

well obviously, you live in the wrong country. Move to the United States and you'll be happier either way

yea, i kinda agree. but that's probably because i used to game on pc, where games usually cost around 50. but it doesn't really bother me. i can always settle for pre-owned or older titles. and if something new comes along and it's REALLY good (i'm hoping RDR will be it), i actually don't mind paying all that money.

Go Rental its cheaperdinjo_jo

[QUOTE="fifamessi"]70 quid?? like 70 pounds?? thats way too much. games here are 100$ which is around 35pounds.volume_three

I tend to avoid eBay and just let my price comparison websites tell me where to buy my games new. Free shipping isn't anything special anymore either since nearly every online retailer in the UK has it. I love it.

I happen to think at times $60 is too much for games, depending on how much replay value and worth it has. I paid $60 for KOF13 and regret so so so much!