Poll: What would be a reasonable price for games?
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Let's see... $50 for "AAA titles", $40 for the oddball import category that many Atlus/Xseed games fall under, and $30 for 2+ HD re-releases on one disc.
And no more than $35 for a handheld title.
What really frustrates me is that this is normally the point in a console's lifespan where games start dropping in price in order to further encourage console sales before the next model is announced. More importantly, it's a way to show appreciation to the fans that have been with you from day one to finally lower the entry cost for a new game. But as long as we're still willing to pay current prices (and it looks like we are, for all intents and purposes), then I don't see this practice changing anytime soon.
And no more than $35 for a handheld title.
What really frustrates me is that this is normally the point in a console's lifespan where games start dropping in price in order to further encourage console sales before the next model is announced. More importantly, it's a way to show appreciation to the fans that have been with you from day one to finally lower the entry cost for a new game. But as long as we're still willing to pay current prices (and it looks like we are, for all intents and purposes), then I don't see this practice changing anytime soon.
If it is a game that I am interested in and can't wait to wait to own, then I will buy on release which can be anything between £40-45. Otherwise I can wait, I picked up Bulletstorm for £20 within a couple of months of release and it turned out to be one of my games of last year.
For example, my game buying this year currently stands at Mass Effect 3, Borderlands 2 and The Last of Us if it is released this year. I know more games will come out to tempt me but until I know about them, those 3 are the only ones I will definately buy.
For example, my game buying this year currently stands at Mass Effect 3, Borderlands 2 and The Last of Us if it is released this year. I know more games will come out to tempt me but until I know about them, those 3 are the only ones I will definately buy.
I think $60 isn't a bad starting price for normal AAA games, though for any game less than 10 hours long that becomes a bit too much. If I feel like the game isn't quite worth full price, I will wait for a price drop.
I'd say $40-50 for the average brand new AAA title depending on the amount of content in the game and the amount of resources (money, time, people, etc.) spent in developing it. That said, anything over $30 is generally too much if the game's been out for over a year.
That's just what I'd consider ideal, though. Goods are always going to be priced as high as people are on average willing to pay, and for games that price is apparently $60, which is fair enough even if it's a bit hard for me to swallow.
That's just what I'd consider ideal, though. Goods are always going to be priced as high as people are on average willing to pay, and for games that price is apparently $60, which is fair enough even if it's a bit hard for me to swallow.
40-60 USD is decently reasonable.
I think it really depends on the game itself. If its a multiplayer game that depends on constant company support ((dedicated servers, patches every week, ect.)) 60$ is completely fine with me.
But if its singleplayer only, with no online play that involves the company ((P2P, splitscreen or Lan gaming)), 40$ is a bit more of a balanced price.
I think it really depends on the game itself. If its a multiplayer game that depends on constant company support ((dedicated servers, patches every week, ect.)) 60$ is completely fine with me.
But if its singleplayer only, with no online play that involves the company ((P2P, splitscreen or Lan gaming)), 40$ is a bit more of a balanced price.
Skyrim: $60. Possibly $80.
CoD singleplayer: $20.
CoD multiplayer: $30-$40.
Your typical singleplayer-focused 8-10 hour FPS: $30.
STALKER: $50.
Short indie game: $15
Long indie game: $25
MMORPG: $30 (They make enough money off the subscriptions/whales!)
CoD singleplayer: $20.
CoD multiplayer: $30-$40.
Your typical singleplayer-focused 8-10 hour FPS: $30.
STALKER: $50.
Short indie game: $15
Long indie game: $25
MMORPG: $30 (They make enough money off the subscriptions/whales!)
It depends on the game of course. Some are worth more than others. $20-60. Give a vague question get a vague answer. 
Although, I have always thought that games should not exceed $20. I couldn't see myself paying $60 for a book or a movie or a cd, and I usually don't spend more than $20 on a game. I know I know, not exactly an even comparison, but still. The gaming industry blows millions of dollars on pretty graphics that I don't personally find necessary. I would gladly play a game in 2011 with 2d sprites or FF7 quality polygons if the game was creative, original, interesting and entertaining.
So many games now sacrifice EVERYTHING for graphics. Graphics are the priority and its just so boring. I look out my window and think "nothing will ever look that good in a game, why waste time and money on it? make the game first, and the fluff later".
We are playing games right, not taking scenic virtual tours?
Although, I have always thought that games should not exceed $20. I couldn't see myself paying $60 for a book or a movie or a cd, and I usually don't spend more than $20 on a game. I know I know, not exactly an even comparison, but still. The gaming industry blows millions of dollars on pretty graphics that I don't personally find necessary. I would gladly play a game in 2011 with 2d sprites or FF7 quality polygons if the game was creative, original, interesting and entertaining.
So many games now sacrifice EVERYTHING for graphics. Graphics are the priority and its just so boring. I look out my window and think "nothing will ever look that good in a game, why waste time and money on it? make the game first, and the fluff later".
We are playing games right, not taking scenic virtual tours?
Box, cover art and manual materials probably make up the extra £10 difference.Dirty Hipsters said:
OT: I'm happy with £35 to £45 either way.
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If you buy a PC game, in the box, in a store, it's still $50, not $60, therefore your argument is invalid.Sassafrass said:
Mostly it depends on how long the game takes me to complete. I judge the value (in dollars) of a game based on how long it keeps me entertained. And quality does play a role in this, because I would be willing to give a good game a second and possibly third playthrough, thus extending the amount of time I have been entertained by it.
A single playthrough of Mass Effect 2 took me 30 hours. I would be perfectly fine paying $60 American for that, especially considering I plan to play it again. Call of Duty 12 (or whatever they are now on) would take me about 5 hours to complete, and I do not fancy the multiplayer much. I would not pay much for that game, maybe $10-15 American.
Considering all games are different, though, it's kinda hard to set a universal price for them.
To answer the question, I guess $40-45 American would be a fair price for a game I have never played.
A single playthrough of Mass Effect 2 took me 30 hours. I would be perfectly fine paying $60 American for that, especially considering I plan to play it again. Call of Duty 12 (or whatever they are now on) would take me about 5 hours to complete, and I do not fancy the multiplayer much. I would not pay much for that game, maybe $10-15 American.
Considering all games are different, though, it's kinda hard to set a universal price for them.
To answer the question, I guess $40-45 American would be a fair price for a game I have never played.
New games in Sweden currently cost around 500-600SEK, which translates to about 120$.
I buy my games from the UK though, since they have more reasonable prices. Most often 40£(80$) for new games, with an average of 20£.
I buy my games from the UK though, since they have more reasonable prices. Most often 40£(80$) for new games, with an average of 20£.
Whatever the market will bear, and it will be set at it's maximum as it always has. If no one buys said product it goes on sale. If unprofitable it is discountinued.
Game prices seem fine from where I'm sitting. I remember saving up $40 for Chrono Trigger when it was new, and adjusting for inflation from 1995 to 2010 (according to this [http://www.westegg.com/inflation/], at least)... $40 translates to $56.66. I see no problem.
