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Next-gen console games prices will go up to $70
Posted by Hilbert Hagedoorn on: 03/12/2013 02:23 PM | 55 comment(s) ]
Wedbush Securities analyst Michael Pachter predicts video games for Sony's PS4 and Microsoft's next-gen console may cost as much as $70, about $10 more than the current launch price of A-title console games. During his talk, Pachter said that games for both consoles would cost $70, which is $10 more than the current high price most PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 retail games.
The $60 price tag was $10 higher than games for the PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox. Pachter's predictions would seem to be going against statements made by a Sony executive just after the announcement of the PlayStation 4 in February. At that time, Sony Computer Entertainment America CEO Jack Tretton claimed on CNBC that PS4 games would have a maximum price of $60. There's no information on why Pachter believes that PS4 games would be $10 higher than Tretton's limit.
Last month, SCEA CEO Jack Tretton in a TV interview said that PlayStation 4 titles will max out at $60, putting to rest any speculation that games for Sony's future platform may cost $10 more than PlayStation 3 titles.
Microsoft has yet to announce its rumored next-generation platform.
Separately, Electronic Arts chief financial officer Blake Jorgensen said last month that the FIFA and Battlefield publisher has not yet decided on pricing for its next-gen games.
Also during his talk, Pachter commented on the Wii U performance thus far and how he expects it to fare in the long run. He called performance thus far "underwhelming," noting the system is "essentially a DS split into two parts." Pachter said the Wii U is not innovative enough to drive wide interest, though new titles could reinvigorate growth in the platform.
Overall, Pachter said he believes the Wii U will sell 30-50 million units in its lifetime, with the PS4 and Xbox 720 going neck and neck, selling 85-95 million systems over their life spans. By comparison, the original Wii has sold 99 million units to date, while the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 have moved around 75 million units each.
Echoing comments from Twisted Metal and God of War designer David Jaffe, Pachter said he believes the next generation of consoles is "probably" the last.
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#4551369 Posted on: 03/12/2013 10:14 AM
So it's said that console games can't be traded anymore and now a possible price increase. Guess what else will increase a lot in next-gen...
So it's said that console games can't be traded anymore and now a possible price increase. Guess what else will increase a lot in next-gen...
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#4551370 Posted on: 03/12/2013 10:18 AM
Well patcher predicted that im gonna have a Girl Friend but he was wrong I don't have one till now
im beginning to wonder
Well patcher predicted that im gonna have a Girl Friend but he was wrong I don't have one till now
im beginning to wonder
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#4551380 Posted on: 03/12/2013 10:48 AM
And David Jaffe says that because he believes streaming will take over hardware.
http://www.gamespot.com/news/ps4-xbox-720-games-to-cost-70-says-analyst-6405099
Echoing comments from Twisted Metal and God of War designer David Jaffe, Pachter said he believes the next generation of consoles is "probably" the last.
And David Jaffe says that because he believes streaming will take over hardware.
http://www.gamespot.com/news/ps4-xbox-720-games-to-cost-70-says-analyst-6405099
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#4551456 Posted on: 03/12/2013 12:38 PM
£70 for PS4 games?
No bloody way.
I'll just make do with my little grey Playstation for a while yet.
Crash Team Racing still runs fine on it.
£70 for PS4 games?
No bloody way.
I'll just make do with my little grey Playstation for a while yet.
Crash Team Racing still runs fine on it.
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#4551465 Posted on: 03/12/2013 12:48 PM
So, with DLC = $100.
Someone pass me the lube, I think we're about to get ******.
Whoah, wait a minute - some N64 games in the 90's were $69.99, maybe this isn't that painful after all?
IIRC...if not, someone humbly correct me.
So, with DLC = $100.
Someone pass me the lube, I think we're about to get ******.
Whoah, wait a minute - some N64 games in the 90's were $69.99, maybe this isn't that painful after all?
IIRC...if not, someone humbly correct me.
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#4551478 Posted on: 03/12/2013 01:13 PM
So, with DLC = $100.
Someone pass me the lube, I think we're about to get ******.
Whoah, wait a minute - some N64 games in the 90's were $69.99, maybe this isn't that painful after all?
IIRC...if not, someone humbly correct me.
You sir, would be correct. Some of the N64 games were expensive. I believe I paid £50 or so for Rogue Squadron, IIRC.
Guess I should comment on the OP. I would not want to be paying £70 for a PS4 game, no thank you. I hope they won't be that much.
So, with DLC = $100.
Someone pass me the lube, I think we're about to get ******.
Whoah, wait a minute - some N64 games in the 90's were $69.99, maybe this isn't that painful after all?
IIRC...if not, someone humbly correct me.
You sir, would be correct. Some of the N64 games were expensive. I believe I paid £50 or so for Rogue Squadron, IIRC.
Guess I should comment on the OP. I would not want to be paying £70 for a PS4 game, no thank you. I hope they won't be that much.
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#4551492 Posted on: 03/12/2013 01:36 PM
So you buy a game that is permanently registered to your console and you pay a higher premium for it. I'm glad i never intended to get PS4, I felt $60 was too high.
So you buy a game that is permanently registered to your console and you pay a higher premium for it. I'm glad i never intended to get PS4, I felt $60 was too high.
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#4551501 Posted on: 03/12/2013 01:54 PM
There were games back in the SNES days that were close to $70 Street Fighter 2 Turbo was one of them and them games in the Super Star Wars trilogy were well over $60.
To me this guy Pratcher is a moron for saying PS4 games will be 70 bucks since Sony said otherwise. We dont know about MS on the other hand.
There were games back in the SNES days that were close to $70 Street Fighter 2 Turbo was one of them and them games in the Super Star Wars trilogy were well over $60.
To me this guy Pratcher is a moron for saying PS4 games will be 70 bucks since Sony said otherwise. We dont know about MS on the other hand.
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#4551513 Posted on: 03/12/2013 02:05 PM
At this point in time, I'm not getting a PS4 anyway. It'll be the new Xbox if I even get a new console so I hope games on either of the next consoles aren't that much.
At this point in time, I'm not getting a PS4 anyway. It'll be the new Xbox if I even get a new console so I hope games on either of the next consoles aren't that much.
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#4551521 Posted on: 03/12/2013 02:13 PM
I remember Chrono Trigger for the SNES were $70 when it first came out and I'm pretty sure Earthbound was at least that since it came in a gigantic box (with stickers!).
I don't like that the price may increase but it doesn't really matter to me when it comes down to it because in the last year or so I've only bought about 4 games at retail price anyways. I think they'll find more and more people doing that as they raise the price, especially with those season passes being 20-30 bucks a pop on top of that, as Loobyluggs said. Not that I've ever bought a season pass.
Chances are PC games are still going to stay $10-$20 cheaper so hopefully that won't change.
However, if they turn gaming into Netflix I'm certainly not paying even $20 for a game that I don't own even after it's paid for.
I remember Chrono Trigger for the SNES were $70 when it first came out and I'm pretty sure Earthbound was at least that since it came in a gigantic box (with stickers!).
I don't like that the price may increase but it doesn't really matter to me when it comes down to it because in the last year or so I've only bought about 4 games at retail price anyways. I think they'll find more and more people doing that as they raise the price, especially with those season passes being 20-30 bucks a pop on top of that, as Loobyluggs said. Not that I've ever bought a season pass.
Chances are PC games are still going to stay $10-$20 cheaper so hopefully that won't change.
However, if they turn gaming into Netflix I'm certainly not paying even $20 for a game that I don't own even after it's paid for.
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#4551534 Posted on: 03/12/2013 02:23 PM
If they make PC games $70, f them. I've accumulated enough to last me a long while anyway.
If they make PC games $70, f them. I've accumulated enough to last me a long while anyway.
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#4551535 Posted on: 03/12/2013 02:23 PM
£70 for PS4 games?
No bloody way.
I'll just make do with my little grey Playstation for a while yet.
Crash Team Racing still runs fine on it.
It's $ being mentioned not £s - or am I misunderstanding?
£70 for PS4 games?
No bloody way.
I'll just make do with my little grey Playstation for a while yet.
Crash Team Racing still runs fine on it.
It's $ being mentioned not £s - or am I misunderstanding?
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#4551539 Posted on: 03/12/2013 02:25 PM
that's why i prefer PC you have 2 choices
almost half the price for legit games or 2/3
0 cost for pirated games easily cracked..!!
console gaming is a total fail, i can't get it, help me, WHY SHOULD I PAY MORE MONEY FOR A GAME WITH WORSE PERFORMANCE...??? it's crazy i mean...
that's why i prefer PC you have 2 choices
almost half the price for legit games or 2/3
0 cost for pirated games easily cracked..!!
console gaming is a total fail, i can't get it, help me, WHY SHOULD I PAY MORE MONEY FOR A GAME WITH WORSE PERFORMANCE...??? it's crazy i mean...
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#4551546 Posted on: 03/12/2013 02:35 PM
I still remember getting Phantasy Star on the sega master system for Christmas one year, it was £50 back then lol I do find that most games are vastly expensive these days, thankfully on pc the majority are under £17 in a few months, there's very few games I consider a must have day one purchase.
I still remember getting Phantasy Star on the sega master system for Christmas one year, it was £50 back then lol I do find that most games are vastly expensive these days, thankfully on pc the majority are under £17 in a few months, there's very few games I consider a must have day one purchase.
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Thats strange since sony anounced lower prices already.
well its pachter who predicts anyways lol