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Sony Drops Platinum Title Cost

Posted by Zonk on from the cheaper-gaming dept.

Eurogamer has the news that Sony has lowered prices on Platinum titles. Selections such as Eye Toy Play 2 and Jak 3 will now retail for about a third less, or roughly $US 34.95. From the article: "The news is set to allow retailers to enjoy a bumper summer at a time when the supply of quality new releases has all but dried up - and consumers will be able to sample a huge range of titles at prices that won't break the bank."

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  1. RTFA by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Informative

    I don't see any mention of the prices in the US. In fact, the article is about european prices.

  2. Just for reference... by Fred+Or+Alive · · Score: 5, Informative

    The article assumes you know about UK games prices, ranges etc., so if you don't know, here's some information other people have probably already posted whilst I dither over this message:

    PlayStation Platinum is the European equivelant of PlayStation 2 Greatest Hits. They used to retail for £19.99ish (~$35) in the UK. (Xbox has Xbox Classics, GameCube has Player's Choice for their budget ranges, all usually at £20ish).

    Full games usually have an RRP of £40 (~$70), but as the article states, are often found cheaper nowadays, although they're usually slightly above £30 (~$50).

    £15 is nearer $25 than $35, but exchange rates fluctuate.

    There are of course various offers and stuff, budget priced games (whever in a budget range or not) are often in 2 for £30 offers and stuff.

    Yes, living in Europe sucks if you like videogames. We usually have to wait until last to pay the most for them.

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    1. Re:Just for reference... by nick_davison · · Score: 4, Informative

      As an English gamer who moved to the U.S., I figured I'd share just how badly overcharged you guys are:

      UK:
      Before: £19.99 (~$35)
      Now: £14.99 (~$25)

      US:
      Regular retail since the Platinum line has existed: $19.99
      Price if you shop around for which store has a sale this week: $14.99 ($9.99 if you're lucky)

      DVDs are equally bad: I rarely pay over $14.99 (~£9), often pay $9.99 (~£6) if I wait a month or two, and, if I'm willing to wait, older titles (like Hunt For Red October - at Circuit City this weekend) are $4.99 (~£3). Plus, because all the large stores price match, you check the online ads for all stores - then go to your nearest one and ask them to match.

      To be fair, in the UK, 17.5% VAT is added within those prices whereas, in the US, sales tax is added on on top. Then again, as that rarely clears 8% anywhere, it doesn't come close to making the difference.

  3. Platinum/Greatest Hits List by Winterblink · · Score: 2, Informative

    Here's a link to Sony's Greatest Hits games... I don't know if it's the same as the UK Platinum games, but I doubt they're too dissimilar.

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  4. Re:"Platinum" == "Old" by SScorpio · · Score: 2, Informative

    It sounds like Sony is just adding a few more titles to the Platinum series of games. In the US these are called Greatest Hits and retail for $20. Expect Jax 3 to hit these price. I'm not sure about Eyetoy Play 2 over here. The Eyetoy has done extremely well in Europe, but hasn't caught on in the US.