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Sony Hints At Higher Priced Games

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the looking-forward-to-eighty-dollar-games dept.

Sony's Kaz Hirai hints that, in addition to the $600 console, we may have even more expensive games to look forward to. From the Gamasutra article: "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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  1. Oh, give it to me, give it to me! by Jerf · · Score: 4, Funny

    The Sony Playstation S&M: Sony's got the "S" covered, guess where that leaves you?

  2. Marketer speak by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny
    I don't expect it to be $100
    In marketing terms, this means some games will be $99.99. Screw that.
  3. *KAPOW* by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Do they have any toes left at this point?

    1. Re:*KAPOW* by Ubergrendle · · Score: 2, Funny

      More like... HEADSHOT!

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  4. Also by jayhawk88 · · Score: 5, Funny

    When you buy a PS3, someone from Sony will come and kill your puppy or kitty. If you do not have a puppy or kitty, one will be assigned to you, and then it will be killed.

    1. Re:Also by TheUnknown · · Score: 2, Funny

      May I choose which one? I would like the kitty to be killed. At least the puppy might be useful when it's older :-)

  5. The Mystical Marketing Gun of Sony by Rob+T+Firefly · · Score: 4, Funny

    Description: This cursed weapon deals +3 damage against wielder's own feet.

    Price: Credibility and market share.

    Weight penalty: Ponderous, especially to those with foot damage.

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  6. Re:Great idea by BigNumber · · Score: 5, Funny

    Microsoft?

  7. Re:Solution!!! by Zardus · · Score: 2, Funny

    It's the socket the Wii plugs into that I need.

    Man, if you're not liking the price of the PS3, just wait till you see the price of these sockets!

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  8. He went on to say... by One+Louder · · Score: 4, Funny

    "Clearly, we're intent on preventing anyone from actually buying or using this product" he said, "but, just in case, we've also added a small amount of plastic explosive to the power supply and dipped the game controller in anthrax."

  9. Re:Might be their perspective by CaptainAx · · Score: 3, Funny

    Well, in 5 years, $500 won't be a lot anyway.

  10. Re:Already too Expensive by log0n · · Score: 3, Funny

    Clearly, you made a HUGE MISTAKE!