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How Game Prices Are Shooting Higher
>> From next-gen.biz:
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When Microsoft and Sony announced that $60 games would be common in the next generation, many wondered if this could be sustainable. Would consumers wear it? Next-Gen has the evidence that $60 is here to stay.
Our conclusions are as follows...
1. Prior to 2007, the average prices for the top 20 games was around $40-$43.
2. During the first half of 2007, prices for the top 20 games has been around $46-$49, without including Guitar Hero II. With Guitar Hero II, included prices are measurably above $50.
3. As the Xbox 360 library expands, it will claim more and more high-priced games in the top 20 list.
4. As Wii games replace PlayStation 2 games in the charts, it will keep the floor of console game prices right at $50.
5. The last two points will together force the average price of top selling games well above $50 in the near future.
6. The only downward pressure on average game prices is coming from the Nintendo DS.
So are consumers buying those $60 games? Yes, they are, and at an increasing pace. Here's the detailed evidence...
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