On Retailers And Videogame Pricing

Thanks to CNN Money for its article discussing the results of a retail survey analyzing relative videogame prices among "key game retailers." According to the survey: "Wal-Mart's prices were the highest, coming in 9 percent higher -- nearly $100 for a basket of 30 games -- than Amazon.com and 6 percent higher than Best Buy, according to Piper Jaffray analyst Tony Gikas." Other interesting trends were also observed, though: "The used game market has quietly been growing for the past several years and Gikas now estimates that more than 8 percent of all games sold in the U.S. are used games." The piece concludes by noting: "The survey indicated retail prices seem to be holding up as the current generation of consoles hits middle-age... Other analysts, though, say retailers they've talked to indicate while prices have not fallen much, the demand for games at higher price points is not as strong as it was a year ago."

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That's funny, i found the exact opposite...

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About a month ago, i was looking for a new shooter to play on LIVE... i went to wal-mart, and found that they had Return to Castle Wolfenstein for only $24.99 (Canadian), much cheaper than EB, who was selling it for 39$.

And its consistent -- Last week I went to go buy Ninja Gaiden -- the guy at EB said that they didnt have any used copies in, but suggested a new copy, at the canada-normal price of $69.99. Meh, i said, i might as well see what price it is across the street at wal-mart, considering the deal i got last month. Walmart had it for $58.99. (Great game, btw)

So fuck EB's high prices, Wal-mart has some really good prices on games, and that's where im shopping from now on.