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Post by Nick M on Jul 2, 2006 21:43:12 GMT -5
In my opinion the price is good. Considering it has a Blu Ray player. But in the gaming world that price sux. -NicK-
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Post by Matt on Jul 2, 2006 21:51:59 GMT -5
Your not the only one feeling the strain. I have reservations about it. But I don't wanna re-hash it.
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Post by Matt on Jul 3, 2006 11:21:19 GMT -5
From G4.com: [glow=red,2,300] Sony's Hirai Comments On PS3 Game Prices[/glow] June 29,2006 "Sony Computer Entertainment America president Kaz Hirai has commented on the potential price of PlayStation 3 software for the first time, as part of an interview printed in the August issue of consumer publication PSM Magazine. When asked whether PlayStation 3 games would be priced in the same range as Xbox 360 titles (currently $59.99 for most high budget titles), Hirai suggested that: “Generally speaking, over the past twelve years or so, there has been a consumer expectation that disc based games are maybe $59 on the high end to $39 on the low end. So, what I can say now is, I think it would be a bit of a stretch to think that we could suddenly turn around and say ‘PS3 games now $99.99’." The price of video games is currently a subject of great debate in the industry, with publishers such as Activision maintaining that a price increase is needed to cover next generation development costs. Conversely, many developers feel games are too expensive, as evidenced in Gamasutra’s recent podcast featuring Brian Eddy of Midway Games and Bethesda Software's Todd Howard. Hirai continued his answer by saying, “I don't think consumers expect software pricing to suddenly double. So, the quick answer is that we want to make it as affordable as possible, knowing that there is a set consumer expectation for what software has cost for the past twelve years. That's kind of the best answer I can give you. So, if it becomes a bit higher than $59, don't ding me, but, again, I don't expect it to be $100.” www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=9901
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Post by Nick M on Jul 3, 2006 12:01:57 GMT -5
Good. I dont want to pay a lot for my Wii games. I am hoping at most 50 on the Wii -NicK-
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Post by Benjammin on Jul 3, 2006 12:30:06 GMT -5
I do agree that the PS3 has a lot of features, but for right now, I can't afford it. Are there a bunch of cool games for it? Probably, but $600 is a little too much for me.
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Post by Belgarion on Jul 3, 2006 13:08:06 GMT -5
Yeah, I have to agree that the Price is extremely high for a console. The only reason for me to get a PS3 would be for FFXIII and KHIII, as well as any other games Square can dish out. So I'll probably end up buying it about a year after KHIII comes out, I should be able to find them both for a combined price of 250 dollars. But, in other news, I'll be getting the Wii and a game or two for about 250-300 at launch!
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Post by Benjammin on Jul 3, 2006 13:19:52 GMT -5
That is my plan as well. Assassin's Creed and MGS: Guns of the Patriots looks awesome too.
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Post by Nick M on Jul 3, 2006 14:01:19 GMT -5
Sweet....Another Big-N fan. -NicK-
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Post by bungledin on Jul 3, 2006 14:02:12 GMT -5
I really don't know where i stand on the PS3 I have all of the Final Fantasy games so far and really want to get FFXIII, but the price is really, REALLY putting me off...
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Post by Nick M on Jul 3, 2006 14:05:43 GMT -5
Dont fall for SONY. -NicK- Their evil mastermind schemes. I think Blaw is like their unofficial prez around here.
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Post by Matt on Jul 3, 2006 15:22:26 GMT -5
Dont fall for SONY. I think Blaw is like their unofficial prez around here. Oh, your too funny! ;D ;D Is that how much the Wii and a game is supposed to cost? 250-300? I thought it would be lower, but I can't complain. That's a helluva lot better that Sony's atrociousness!
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Post by bungledin on Jul 3, 2006 16:19:51 GMT -5
Right...made my descision... definately gonna get a wii... coz im a huge nintendo fan... and sony can burn for trying to take my money, even if it means sacrificing FFXIII...ah well
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Post by Belgarion on Jul 3, 2006 16:46:14 GMT -5
Actually, I'm just estimating that 250-300 will be starting price plus one game. (I'm banking on the fact that Nintendo will go lower than 250 for the system)
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Post by Matt on Jul 3, 2006 16:55:14 GMT -5
I thought its would be like $249.99, I bet. $300 is a fair price I think, considering what you'll be getting. Man, I really gotta get to saving! Any lower would be TOO good to be true.
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Post by zachthelll on Jul 3, 2006 19:05:21 GMT -5
lol i know this is xbox360 information but i'm figuring it's probly gonna happen with sony also
"Microsoft today stated that the Xbox360 will not lower it's prices any further than they are now" I keep thinking that sony will do this by just probly knocking of 100-50 dollars then stay at that price just to keep us pretty and pissed but still wanting more
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