Comments on: Traveller’s Tales founder says “PSPgo will die” unless games get cheaper

By: SunKing

SunKing — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:54:59 +0000

Finally! Somebody actually gets it.

By: Dannybuoy

Dannybuoy — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:13:24 +0000

I’ve owned one since launch. I’ve bought tetris and LBP. That’s it. I’m used to buying cheaper games on iPhone so can’t justify the extra expense of most new psp releases. Although I think LBP is worth every penny of the £21 I paid for it.

By: freedoms_stain

freedoms_stain — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:19:24 +0000

I downloaded MediaGo the other day (apparently the only way to d see the prices of the games – no browser accessible storefront a la Steam) and had a look at the prices and content for myself.

Not all of the games are overpriced, but a lot are, the choice here in Europe is also fucking pathetic. There’s nothing to compel Euro Gamers at all, poor selection, poor pricing.

By: OlderGamer

OlderGamer — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:13:46 +0000

I am with you all of the way Phoenix.

By: Phoenixblight

Phoenixblight — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:58:23 +0000

I know they are OlderGamer. For example Deadspace on GoD is x3 that of Gamestop resell version. Same for GTA and all the other classic games on XBL or even PSN classics.

If they want to nip the Resell of their games they should discount the digital version to a point where places like Gamestop gain no profit for it.
Lets say for example Deadspace is 15$ at Gamestop but Microsoft puts it at the same price then whoever trades in Dead space would only get 5$ so the company gains 10$ profit.
Most likely the person selling the game to gamestop would say “Fuck off I want 10$ or I walk” Gamestop doesn’t haggle so the person would end up walking off meaning No more Deadspace to resell.

You get the point if not someone smarter than me will explain it better. I am tired GY shift sucks while trying to stay up during the day.

By: OlderGamer

OlderGamer — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:53:46 +0000

The thing is Phoenix, many of the games for download are more expensive then they are at the store. And I am not even talking second hand copies.

By: NiceFellow

NiceFellow — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:51:54 +0000

Couldn’t agree more. Also, if the rental prices on the Video Store in Europe were sensible I’d use that too.

Guess Sony thrive on pushing high prices early on, savouring the dangerous demand swings and complaints, then lowering their prices to (hopefully) save the day.

By: Phoenixblight

Phoenixblight — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:50:54 +0000

Still there should be a discount because:
A) Takes up HD SPace
B) Have no physical copy

By: Dean

Dean — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:42:31 +0000

It’s rare to see the head/founder of a studio being an advocate of resale/2nd hand sales. It’s almost like he doesn’t care that 2nd hand sales can eat into developer revenue.

Maybe they sell enough copies of Lego [whatever the title is this week] that he just doesn’t care.. :/

By: Phoenixblight

Phoenixblight — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:34:45 +0000

I think their logic is its a convenience fee.

“Oh you don’t want to go to the store?”

“Well you can have ours for the same price, at any time”

By: FeaturePreacher

FeaturePreacher — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:30:38 +0000

Just one more reason the pspGo is a product sent to die at retail.

By: theevilaires

theevilaires — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:28:56 +0000

and I agree as well

By: OlderGamer

OlderGamer — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:28:19 +0000

True, very true. Samething can be said for XBL/PSN games for download in general. Why would I spend 30usd on a Dig Copy of a game that will eat 1.5gigs of HDD when I can get the same game at the store for 10usd and save the hdd space? I think some of these execs need to get a clue.

By: Phoenixblight

Phoenixblight — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:21:37 +0000

Amen Brudda