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SCEA Explains Lower-Than-Expected Cost Of New Sly Cooper

Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time is absolutely one of the most anticipated PlayStation titles of the year...so why is the price tag suspiciously low?

Well, firstly, don't be suspicious. And secondly, it's quite simply so a purchase becomes a "no-brainer" for consumers. This according to what SCEA Associate Product Marketing Manager Christian Cardona said over at the PlayStation Blog.

The new Sly Cooper will only cost $39.99 for the PS3 version and $29.99 for the Vita iteration, and Cardona wanted to stress that we shouldn't expect a lesser experience because it's a lesser cost. In terms of content, there's "plenty plenty," as he said that "price doesn't always equal quality or content" (which is true, of course). This also doesn't have anything to do with concerns about potential sales; it's just a really competitive market and you have to make your product as appealing as possible. And we totally get that.

We also learn that you can download the game on Day 1 if you so desire and there will be only one Trophy list (not a separate one for each version on PS3 and Vita). So, does the lower price tag make you more interested...? By all rights, it should.

Related Game(s): Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time

Tags: sly cooper thieves in time, sly cooper 4, sly cooper thieves in time price

1/9/2013 9:49:22 PM Ben Dutka

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Comments (18 posts)

Neo
Wednesday, January 09, 2013 @ 10:27:05 PM
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I was gonna wait until it dropped in price a little, but after I read your post I went to preorder right away. Unfortunately Amazon didn't adjust the price yet...

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FAREEZ
Wednesday, January 09, 2013 @ 10:57:31 PM
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Already plan to get this game on day1 before this news come out...

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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, January 09, 2013 @ 11:10:05 PM
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Probably a good idea for this type of game.

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Killa Tequilla
Thursday, January 10, 2013 @ 7:48:42 AM

What is that supposed to mean?

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WorldEndsWithMe
Thursday, January 10, 2013 @ 12:59:35 PM

You know.

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AcHiLLiA
Thursday, January 10, 2013 @ 3:05:43 PM

The price I think.

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Deleted User
Wednesday, January 09, 2013 @ 11:37:45 PM
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I was expecting a $39.99 price tag. Sly Cooper: Thieves In Time is a family-friendly game and they want to get more people in that group to buy it. I feel the more family-friendly games should be priced at $39.99 while something like The Last Of Us should be at $59.99.

Anyway, it will only be $100 and taxes for both Sly and Dead Space 3. Easier on the wallet!

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xenris
Wednesday, January 09, 2013 @ 11:52:33 PM
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I feel like all games should be this price. I know I would buy a lot more games if they were. I was never into the sly cooper series but I might check this one out if I have the extra money.

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DrRockso87
Thursday, January 10, 2013 @ 1:31:24 PM

If you're interested, definitely look into the HD Collection as well. Great games.

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AcHiLLiA
Thursday, January 10, 2013 @ 12:01:20 AM
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I want to get the Sly collection but never got around it yet.

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firesoul453
Thursday, January 10, 2013 @ 12:50:59 AM

Its well worth getting

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AcHiLLiA
Thursday, January 10, 2013 @ 3:07:17 PM

I know it will be, that's why I didn't get around it yet.

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firesoul453
Thursday, January 10, 2013 @ 12:54:21 AM
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Hmm. I have been wondering if the game is going to be really short.
When I played the demo It was over in about 5 minutes or so, which got me thinking that if they had a decent length demo, it would show to much of the game.

This unfortunately has gotten me to think that once again... I certainly hope I am wrong.

Also I already preordered this for $48 lol. Guess I'll be getting some money back.

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I007spectre
Thursday, January 10, 2013 @ 1:47:07 AM
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So Buy the PS3 version for $39.99 and get the Vita version for free huh. I assume it is still a cross buy title.

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Lawless SXE
Thursday, January 10, 2013 @ 3:26:19 AM

Yes, it is.

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Lawless SXE
Thursday, January 10, 2013 @ 1:56:06 AM
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I love that Sly stands on that border between casual and core. The price is definitely right for this one... but I'm too broke to get a Vita. #firstworldproblems

Anyway, hope it sells(and reviews) well enough for Sony to let Sanzaru crank away on another one for next gen. A true gem of a series that should never be allowed to die.

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___________
Thursday, January 10, 2013 @ 6:17:00 AM
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i wish $ony would buy out sanzaru and get them working on reviving famous playstation franchises!
as for the price drop, there dropping the price because its releasing around so many big name games, and this is a old forgotten franchise.
both are not exactly going to help its sales!

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DrRockso87
Thursday, January 10, 2013 @ 1:33:55 PM

I know Sanzaru might not have experience but could you imagine if they took a shot with Jak IV? Naughty Dog would obviously oversee and we'd finally see a sequel (granted I still wish Ready at Dawn would show some interest in developing Jak IV).

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