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| marklaw | Mar 20 2005, 01:44 PM Post #1 |
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March 16, 2005 - Activision will likely raise retail prices of next-generation console games by $10 to cover higher production costs, Investor's Business Daily recently quoted Activision CEO Robert Kotik as saying (the article is mentioned online at Gamasutra). Few publishers have commented definitively on next-gen game pricing, though it is widely speculated in the industry that software prices will rise. Activision's increase would put suggested game prices close to $60, a price which, as Kotik implies, reflects the increased cost of producing sophisticated titles with production values closer than ever to Hollywood films. "We haven't raised prices as an industry in 20 years," Kotick commented. "Look at the movie business as an analogy. You're not getting any more hours of entertainment -- it's the same two hours of a motion picture -- and yet you're spending twice as much as you did 10 years ago." Of course, software production costs are not the only factor in a game's price. Traditionally console manufacturers have sold hardware below cost, making up for the loss with software licensing fees. Industry speculation has next-generation consoles potentially priced as high as $500, doubtless reflecting the investment companies like Sony and Microsoft are making in designing a cutting-edge box. There's reason to think even a price this high is below actual cost -- thus, higher licensing fees and higher software prices. When contacted, Activision could not provide further information, apart from confirming Kotick's comments in the Daily. Regardless, consider this one more clue in place as we predict the shape of gaming's future. Stay tuned for more. |
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Jinzo: well nintendo wants to get rid of the kiddy image i Guess Guylebrown:and in doing so drones need to highlight every possible quote that involves nintendo not having a kiddy image ![]()
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| nintendrone | Mar 20 2005, 03:10 PM Post #2 |
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$10 more?// |
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| GuyLeBrown | Mar 20 2005, 03:19 PM Post #3 |
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isnt that only activision? |
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| kenshin | Mar 20 2005, 03:21 PM Post #4 |
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I doubt it, I think all industries will have to because making games will cost more. |
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| GuyLeBrown | Mar 20 2005, 03:22 PM Post #5 |
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i think it depends on like what discs they use like blu ray or hd xenon using dual layer dvd discs so itll cost the same as xbox |
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| nintendrone | Mar 20 2005, 03:24 PM Post #6 |
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true but again, more graphics on a game and more features will cost more money. |
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| GuyLeBrown | Mar 20 2005, 03:25 PM Post #7 |
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well think about it n64 games avergaed around 70 bucks but the most ive really paid for a xbox game was like 65 |
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| kenshin | Mar 20 2005, 03:25 PM Post #8 |
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yea but n64 games costed $100 games now cost $50-$70 so it can be the same, it doesn't mean the games will increase in money |
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| GuyLeBrown | Mar 20 2005, 03:28 PM Post #9 |
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i already said that ass hole |
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| kenshin | Mar 20 2005, 03:31 PM Post #10 |
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where did you say that? |
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| GuyLeBrown | Mar 20 2005, 03:38 PM Post #11 |
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rite above ur post |
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| monkeyman | Mar 20 2005, 03:38 PM Post #12 |
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burger king topic now! |
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| Wave | Mar 20 2005, 03:53 PM Post #13 |
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even if they did that wont stop people from buying them. But the renting game industry will prosper more |
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| meowmixmaster | Mar 23 2005, 07:13 AM Post #14 |
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who cares if they cost more your all poor |
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| meowmixmaster | Mar 23 2005, 07:13 AM Post #15 |
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POOOOR |
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