Apparently, PS4 Games Won't Cost Any More Than PS3 Games
See Full ImageOver the past three PlayStation generations, we've seen the same increase in the cost of games: $40 in the PS1 days, $50 for PS2 games, and $60 for PS3 software.
Therefore, perhaps it's logical to see $70 for PS4 titles. However, according to what SCEA CEO Jack Tretton told CNBC, the max price of PS4 games could be $60 again. Said Tretton:
"I think people are willing to pay if they see value there and I think there's more choice than ever before for consumers. We're going to welcome free-to-play models; games from 99 cents up to those $60 games. But if you really see where the heat is for the true gamer on the console it's still that big-form experience that typically runs upwards of $50 million to develop and will justify that $60 price point and will give people hours and hours of gameplay on a daily basis for months and years to come."
The Sony boss was also asked if the tablet and smartphone gaming market will affect the PS4. Tretton replied that he believes those games are "additive experiences" and true gamers will still want to have the richest experiences on the most powerful gaming systems. Well, I'll go with that. Personally, I don't have the time to waste on "Lite Gaming." When I want to play, I want the best.
As for the $60 price tag on games once more, I'd say that's pretty amazing. But I'm sure we'll still find people who will whine and moan.
Tags: ps4, playstation 4, ps4 games, ps4 game cost, ps4 price
2/22/2013 1:29:40 PM Ben Dutka
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Comments (28 posts)
Highlander
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 2:02:46 PM
If that sounds a bit bitter, it probably is. Perhaps there is hyperbole in my words, but the core feeling is unchanged. Sony basically said that their legacy is irrelevant and are giving us all low end PCs to play with from now on.
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AcHiLLiA
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 2:27:40 PM
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Beamboom
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 2:31:51 PM
yeah I really can not wait to see what they will be able to create now with such a huge amount of ultrafast memory. And you are right my friend, this is a machine that do suit my "gamer profile" very well. So please allow me to be happy about that.
But hey - if I were you, I'd shake off my disappointment, raise my head and look ahead. Cause while the advantages for my kind of games are huge as you so correctly state, it's not like anything we know so far about the PS4 will be a *hindrance* for your gaming preferences either.
You should not completely rule out that a good amount of smaller developers might find this platform more acessible and the niche markets of classic jrpg gameplay very interesting for their business, and thus offer you guys a nice range of titles brewed on the classic formulas that you guys so deserve to be served.
So wipe your tears, put a smile on your face, and let a glimmer of hope find your eyes! it's not all dark, buddy. :) *hugs*
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CrusaderForever
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 3:33:16 PM
What are you saying that the Ultra realistic graphics shown the other night won't be Ultra-Ultra realistic after year 5 because the PS4 is already tapped out?
You and I have had an argument before about Ultra Realistic Graphics vs Non-Ultra Realistic Graphics. You sided with Non-Ultra Realistic Graphics. I argued that we could have Ultra Realistic Graphics and still have phenomenal game play, story, sound and control. It looks like you may have changed your mind.
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Temjin001
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 3:52:21 PM
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Temjin001
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 4:00:20 PM
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Shams
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 4:06:05 PM
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CrusaderForever
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 4:24:54 PM
I am complete agreement with you! What a site to behold that would be.
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Temjin001
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 4:45:44 PM
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Beamboom
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 4:59:41 PM
I know, I know! I'm super-amped too!
Those kind of games were completely *choked* on the PS3. Completely strangled. The developers must cry in joy now. And so should we, the gamers.
I really am dying for this generation shift to come. By all means, the PS3 were a good companion and I will remember it with fondness, but man... *Now* we're talkin'.
@Shams:
8gb GDDR5 is just insane. One can really only start fantasizing about what they will be able to inject into the worlds with such amounts of workspace.
And it's not just memory for the graphics processing either - the entire game will bask in it!
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Underdog15
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 7:51:58 PM
There really isn't a -GOOD- reason to be that upset. I can understand disappointment to a small degree based on personal preference...
but it's a bit much to get so angry about something so awesome.
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Temjin001
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 9:04:35 PM
Most of the improvements I've appreciated this last gen had a lot to do with software, not just hardware. Looking at the 360 alone we saw large leaps in what could be accomplished in games like Assassin's Creed, assuredly GTA (it even fooled Ben into thinking it was next-gen possible), and so too Battlefield, Oblivion to Skyrim, even CoD looks far better now than CoD2 or COD3, and really countless others. This also includes MS's own studios: Forza 2 looks nothing like Forza 4. Halo 3 looks nothing like Halo 4. This isn't dissimilar from late XBox games such as Splinter Cell vs Chaos Theory. The challenge then was wrapping minds around shaders. Improvements were in software.
It will take a while, absolutley, for devs to harness the jump in logical processors and the programmable compute units on the PS4 GPU. And to top all of that off. Optimizations made in software will net massive results for years to come. So enjoy Rage (nothing launched on 360 looking like that ;) some more Beam and wish for the PS4's tommorow to come sooner.
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Nas Is Like
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 2:20:04 PM
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I love you, Sony. I really, truly do. <3
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ART359
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 2:39:15 PM
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Simcoe
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 8:56:20 PM
Also, I heard that Rockstar is a bit miffed regarding the "Holiday 2013" PS4 date. I can't see them being miffed about the console launch date relating to GTAV (Sept 17) as it *was* supposed to be out April. What if Rockstar is upset because that is when Agent will finally make it's appearance on PS3????????
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WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 2:49:25 PM
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ValentinoGB
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 2:56:46 PM
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Gamer46
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 3:06:37 PM
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Gordo
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 3:19:05 PM
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Also, after all the Vita "10 reasons the Vita is doomed" and "Vita has no games" articles that I've seen in the last year I'm fearful for the future of my hobby with all the negativity going around.
Gamers (present company excepted) seem so self entitled this generation and absolutely nothing seem to make them happy. I hope things get a bit less hysterical next generation.
Lastly, being in Australia we are used to $100 new game prices so glad that used games may still be playable on the PS4 (with an activation fee I expect).
With the Aussie dollar being 1:1 it would be good to hope for parity with game and console prices but that is still a pipe dream.
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ethird1
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 6:10:47 PM
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Back in the 1995, there was a rpg from sega that came out and was supposed to be an homoge to the entire series and it was to be the last.
The name was Phantasy Star 4.
Sega openly admitted it was for the fans. The series was RPG HEAVEN but it did not sell as well as Sonic. But none the less it was made, and they brought it to America .... with one exception.
It was to be sold for 100 bucks. That is right. I paid 100 bucks for a damn videogame. Why? Because back then, RPGS were not a dime a dozen like they are now. And I just loved the series.
The point is, if there is a game that sells good enough and people love it well enough, they will pay just about any price within reason.
Wanna be they could charge 70 bucks for a new COD and most would pay for it?
End of Line.
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wambo
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 7:06:09 PM
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fatelementality
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 7:06:50 PM
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Cesar_ser_4
Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 9:37:44 PM
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___________
Saturday, February 23, 2013 @ 8:02:15 AM
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that always happens as the generation gets older the prices of new releases drops.
id be surprised if next gen is any different.
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Beamboom
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Friday, February 22, 2013 @ 1:58:37 PM
We got no used games blocks, massive developer support, still physical media support, one well establised RPG franchise is already on the way to the PS4, I mean... Am I dreaming here? It really is like this is taken straight out of my dreams. I almost can't believe it.
I'm grinning from ear to ear here!
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