Quote:The prices of a console and its games are one of the most important factors consumers consider when making a purchase, and Activision CEO, Robert Kotick has just confirmed that PlayStation 3 games will be retailing for around USD60 in North America, the same price Xbox 360 games launched at last year.
"We have not seen a lot of consumer resistance at the higher price points and we expect that all of our next-generation products will be launched at $60 price points," Kotick said, during a presentation. The price tag should come as no surprise to many, especially considering the fact that game prices have been going up regularly, and that Microsoft has already set a precedent with its pricing last holiday season.
Earlier this year, Sony's President, Kaz Hirai suggested that the price of PlayStation 3 games may range from USD60 to USD100 in an article in PlayStation Magazine.
Many game companies have cited rising development costs as games get more realistic and comlpex, and Kotick has named the upcoming Spider-Man 3 game as an example. "[Spider-Man 3] is the most expensive product that we've created, and for good reason. You'll see how much it really takes advantage of the assets and the capabilities of the hardware," he promised.
At the moment, it is unclear if other game companies will be following suit and pricing their games at the same price range as well, and no pricing details for other regions were announced. Other Activision in development for the PlayStation 3 include Call of Duty 3 and Tony Hawk's Project 8.
yes indeed,i personally would not mind paying more than $60,but only if it's worth it...so they could make spiderman 3 $100,so what,as long as it takes me months to finish,and gives long lasting pleasure,unlike alot of todays games...paying $60 for prey and then finishing half of the game in one day,now that's just pathetic...
