Sony PS3 games to be 59.99-99.99? WTF???

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PSM: Can we expect PS3 games to be priced in the same range as Xbox 360 titles?
Kaz Hirai: 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.” 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.
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http://www.xboxic.com/news/1175#more-1175

DaPhatty Edit: I changed the Sony Interviewee tag to Kaz Hirai to avoid speculation. Kaz actually said this.

http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=9901
 
I love the games that Sony has on their systems... it's the only place to play Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy, and countless others... but I am starting to fucking hate Sony. They're pissing off a lot of the hardcore fans with their pricing and they'll eventually alienate casual consumers as well. They're fucking up like no other.
 
:rofl:

So its pretty obvious that games won't be less than $59 for the system. At least with the 360, Microsoft has third party games priced at $50.

Sony, you're so silly!
 
kinda like gas prices, if they hike up the prices too much people will find alternatives( aka nintendo )
 
sweet! Even less temptation to buy a PS3 when it first comes out. By time I get one, all those $70 games will be $10 anyway.
 
[quote name='thagoat']kinda like gas prices, if they hike up the prices too much people will find alternatives( aka nintendo )[/QUOTE]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

More like, much like gas prices, people will continue to buy the shit out of it like sheep, while bitching about it like that's accomplishing something.
 
[quote name='RedvsBlue']:rofl:

So its pretty obvious that games won't be less than $59 for the system. At least with the 360, Microsoft has third party games priced at $50.

Sony, you're so silly![/QUOTE]

Hell, some games come out at $40 for the 360.
 
I would hold off bitching about this just because its in some article. Let's let Sony announce their suggested retail price and then start complaining.
 
I've been telling my friends this for a while.

I thought sony was being awfully quiet on the game prices and seeing as how blu-ray movies are priced at $15 to $20 more than regular dvds I would expect games to retail for between $70 and $80.

I wouldn't be shocked if they went for more.
 
[quote name='wubb']Any idea who the Sony interviewee is? I don't think the linked article clarifies, so I guess not.[/QUOTE]
Pretty sure it's Kaz. Javery said it's part of the same interview that had him bashing MS.
 
Another reason for me to be a Wii60 owner.
I'm getting sick of Kaz Hirai's and Phil Harrison's smug attitude and I'm really starting to hope that Blu Ray and the PS3 fail and they both get fired and blacklisted from the game industry.
 
I'll wait 2 or 3 years to pick one up. I'll pick up Metal Gear and Virtua Fighter when they hit 10 or 20 bucks but I'm holding off on the actual system until the second price drop.
 
I haven't heard ONE thing from Sony since E3 that makes me want a PS3.

I'm not paying $670 to play MGS4.

To those who will dismiss me as a fanboy:I have twice as many PS2 titles as Xbox/GC titles.
 
At this point, it wouldn't surprise me if PS3 games were more expensive.

Assuming that they will be, I can honestly say that I would rather spend another $400 to replace my (inevitably) broken 360 than buy a PS3. And for those of you who know my CAG persona, that is saying ALOT!

I was a PlayStation fanboy from PS1, through PS2 and PSP. I just don't see that trend continuing.
 
I don't wanna jump to conclusions, but when they start off by saying "well, we won't DOUBLE the price..." you know that can't be good. Yikes!

So far I am really enjoying Sony's heel turn for this cycle of the console wars. Gimme some popcorn!
 
[quote name='BustaUppa']
So far I am really enjoying Sony's heel turn for this cycle of the console wars. Gimme some popcorn![/quote]

Word.
 
Sony can suck my fucking ass. Honestly, fuck them. I dont curse normally...but Sony has had me spouting a string of curses every day for a good 2 months or more now.

When Nintendo started acting this way back in the day I hoped for them to fail.....but Sony is getting so bad that I not only want them to fail i want them to fail so bad that the whole playstation brand dies and never comes back.

The one silver streak in all this is that maybe it will split the market in two. Idiots willing to bend over for Sony and take an unlubed reaming, and those who are smarter with their dollar and not spoiled brats who can afford to spend $1,000s of dollars on a system and a few games. Most people who seem to have a problem with this pricing are true gamers who grew up on the Atari and NES and are loyal supporters of not just EA and Square but also smaller companies like Atlus. Maybe with all of us refusing to buy PS3s and the market perfectly split it will mean not only does Nintendo thrive, but great 2D and innovative titles like Disgaea, Katamari Damacy and Bombastic will thrive too and at a cheaper price.

I hate Sony and want them to fall, but if they have to succede I just hope as I said we do see the market split that way. Nintendo and alot of great developers make games for gamers, and Sony and the Madden and graphic whore frat boys on the other.
 
I can't possibly see them being so arrogant as to do anything that extreme. A much more expensive console as well as more expensive games, that's just fucking dumb.
 
[quote name='MSI Magus']Sony can suck my fucking ass. Honestly, fuck them. I dont curse normally...but Sony has had me spouting a string of curses every day for a good 2 months or more now.

When Nintendo started acting this way back in the day I hoped for them to fail.....but Sony is getting so bad that I not only want them to fail i want them to fail so bad that the whole playstation brand dies and never comes back.

The one silver streak in all this is that maybe it will split the market in two. Idiots willing to bend over for Sony and take an unlubed reaming, and those who are smarter with their dollar and not spoiled brats who can afford to spend $1,000s of dollars on a system and a few games. Most people who seem to have a problem with this pricing are true gamers who grew up on the Atari and NES and are loyal supporters of not just EA and Square but also smaller companies like Atlus. Maybe with all of us refusing to buy PS3s and the market perfectly split it will mean not only does Nintendo thrive, but great 2D and innovative titles like Disgaea, Katamari Damacy and Bombastic will thrive too and at a cheaper price.

I hate Sony and want them to fall, but if they have to succede I just hope as I said we do see the market split that way. Nintendo and alot of great developers make games for gamers, and Sony and the Madden and graphic whore frat boys on the other.[/QUOTE]

 
[quote name='chakan']I haven't heard ONE thing from Sony since E3 that makes me want a PS3.

I'm not paying $670 to play MGS4.

[/QUOTE]

Agreed. If that's what it costs to play MGS4, I'm sorry but that's totally not worth it. Final Fantasy XIII? Oops, there's more than 15 I can play as an alternative. God of War 50 billion? Not for $700.


But it's strange... Nintendo COMPLETELY has better cards on the table than Sony, which is scary. They were absolutely right in going down the "cheap but still fun" route because Sony's fucking things up so bad.
 
[quote name='Moxio']But it's strange... Nintendo COMPLETELY has better cards on the table than Sony, which is scary. They were absolutely right in going down the "cheap but still fun" route because Sony's fucking things up so bad.[/quote]

Oooooh, I don't know.

Most game reviews I read for the DS are about how the "touching" gameplay is gimmicky, whether or not it deserves it, the Wii could get a similar reputation. Plus Sony is the master of the hype machine, they know "real-time weapon change" and "riiiiidge racer" aren't selling machines but they don't want to blow their wad too early - I'm betting they have some grade A cards up their sleeve.

People lined up to pay a premium for Kameo and a mediocre next-gen PD, if Sony does something like giving everyone at the next E3 a pair of 3-D glasses and rolling a Katamari over their heads, I'm sure all this talk will be forgotten.

However seeing as a I date your mom, I'm a sucker for "cheap but still fun" so I'm jumping ship for Ninty.
 
[quote name='Chacrana']I love the games that Sony has on their systems... it's the only place to play Metal Gear Solid, Final Fantasy, and countless others... [/quote]There's no guarantee they'll remain exclusives during this next generation, especially if the game publishers lose potential sales from a $79 price point... Only time will tell.
 
[quote name='Roufuss']Well, I'm glad they won't be $100! Thanks Sony![/QUOTE]
:rofl:
I think it's crazy that he can even come out and say they wont be $100. Current gen games were $49.99. Imagine Sony came out of the gate with PS3 games at $99.99. It's a stupid thing to say. They need to be competive with Microsoft. To me $59.99 is even much for new games.
 
[quote name='PINKO']also you cant by used games[/QUOTE]

yes, you can.
that was a false rumor that Sony has already corrected multiple times.
 
[quote name='LaraCroftsLeftBoob']anyone else thinking that since normal game prices are going to be higher, that GH prices will be higher too? like $30 instead of $20.[/QUOTE]

at this rate, GH games are going to be $49.99
lol
But seriously, I don't think Sony will charge more than $59.99 for a new game.
 
[quote name='wbc1228']yes, you can.
that was a false rumor that Sony has already corrected multiple times.[/QUOTE]

Pretty sure that while it is indeed a rumor as far as PS3 is concerned that Sony is looking into a way to make it possible in the future.
 
[quote name='camoor']Oooooh, I don't know.

Most game reviews I read for the DS are about how the "touching" gameplay is gimmicky, whether or not it deserves it, the Wii could get a similar reputation. Plus Sony is the master of the hype machine, they know "real-time weapon change" and "riiiiidge racer" aren't selling machines but they don't want to blow their wad too early - I'm betting they have some grade A cards up their sleeve.

People lined up to pay a premium for Kameo and a mediocre next-gen PD, if Sony does something like giving everyone at the next E3 a pair of 3-D glasses and rolling a Katamari over their heads, I'm sure all this talk will be forgotten.

However seeing as a I date your mom, I'm a sucker for "cheap but still fun" so I'm jumping ship for Ninty.[/QUOTE]

Wow, way to be an adult. "your mom" jokes just suck.


Of course I based what I said on my opinions of some Sony games.

Katamari Damacy? Not that great.

God of War Sequel? Okay, but not worth $700.
MGS4? Okay, but not worth $760.
Final Fantasy XIII? Okay, but not worth $840.
Resistance: Fall of Man? Looks good. Not worth $900.

$900? Just for the the FOUR games that I want at the moment? Not even including what tricks Sony has up its sleeve (as you say)? Is it just me or is that outrageous?
 
People were understandably upset when companies decided next-generation meant charging everyone $10 more for their games -- especially when the price was applied to last-generation ports like GUN and Tony Hawk's American Wasteland. Nonetheless, most have sucked it up at this point, but no one anticipated Sony would actually up the ante when PlayStation 3 dropped in November.

Yet SCEA president Kaz Hirai isn't promising a $59.99 price tag for PS3 games this fall. In an interview with PSM, the Sony leader explained. 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" I don't think the consumers expect the software pricing to suddenly be double," he told the magazine. "So, if it becomes a bit higher than fifty-nine bucks don't ding me, but, again, as I said, I don't expect it to be a hundred bucks."

In other words, consumers should expect PS3 games to cost somewhere between $59.99 and $99.99. He doesn't expect them to be a hundred dollars, but it's only a "stretch" to expect it. Have we moved back to the cartridge ages here? Wasn't disc-based media supposed to make everything cheaper? I don't want to remember how much my parent's paid for several of Square's older SNES releases during Christmas
 
I like how Kaz says "I don't expect games to be $99.99" then you paraphrase it as "Expect games to be $59.99 to $99.99". No chance in hell $100 games ever happen, especially when Microsoft is selling all their 1st party 360 games at $50 a piece. Paying $500 for a PS3 is one thing, but $100 for Katamari Damacy Blu Ray is another.
 
[quote name='VanillaGorilla']No chance in hell $100 games ever happen[/quote]

For any system or just PS3? I still remember seeing Virtua Racing for Sega Genesis for $110 when it came out.
 
[quote name='Scorch']For any system or just PS3? I still remember seeing Virtua Racing for Sega Genesis for $110 when it came out.[/QUOTE]


DAYYYYYUUUUUUUMMM!!!
 
Hirai said much without really saying anything.

Don't make a mountain from a molehil. The only definite thing you can derived from his statements is that he isn't willing to go on the recording the issue at this time. He only really agreed that his machines games would be at least comparable in SRP to those on Microsoft's machine. I causes a silly panic every time a console company executive acts evasive just because they hate to commit any info in advance of need. He'd pretend the gender of his eldest child was still undecided if he thought there might be an advantage in not disclosing that detail.

Xbox 360 software pricing has already prepped the market for a $10 bump before Sony has announced a single concrete launch title. It's possible they'll drive away still more customers with high software pricing but until I have some real evidence rather than an evasive interview answer, I'll expect PS3 games to be $60 with some first/second party items and some bargain items running lower ala Table Tennis and XBLA stuff.
 
hell people paid 99.99 for that car racing game on the 32x. Why not PS3 games : )


i would buy a xbox 360 for 99 game if bill gates delivered it to my house so i could kick him in the nuts.. LOL
 
[quote name='Scorch']For any system or just PS3? I still remember seeing Virtua Racing for Sega Genesis for $110 when it came out.[/QUOTE]

SRP was $99 and Sega did that game solely as a PR stunt to blunt Nintendo's successes with building supplemental processors into game carts, notably Star Fox and Mario Kart.

Virtua Racing for the Genesis was a freak event, not the normal run of game pricing.
 
[quote name='Scorch']For any system or just PS3? I still remember seeing Virtua Racing for Sega Genesis for $110 when it came out.[/quote]
Yes, for the Playstation 3. Game companies sell the most units during the holiday season. Who do they sell those games to? Idiot parents and grandparents who, most of the time, would rather buy little Billy 3 games for $20 a piece than 1 game for $60. Now, if Sony had $100 PS3 games, in the same market as $50 and $60 360 games (and even some $40 games, if 2K's current pricing continues) what do you think those fat wallet parents would do? They would go cheap.

And to the guy who said he would pay $100 for Katamari Damacy, if you wanna spend that much on a hardcore novelty game, that's just great. You better put it right in the front of your collection so you can make sure all your buddies know how hardcore and non-mainstream you are when they see it.
 
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