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The price of the PS4 game Star Wars Racer Revenge has surged up to $411 on eBay due to its role in a PS5 jailbreak, as it contains a bug that facilitates hacking the console's firmware, and limited availability of the game has further driven up its value.
Nintendo is addressing rising game development costs and prices by exploring shorter development cycles for new titles, aiming to maintain appealing content despite increased expenses, while also considering the impact of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 on younger players.
The article discusses the rising cost of Xbox games, highlighting that in Canada, new titles like The Outer Worlds 2 cost around $100 CAD, which is significantly higher than in the past and raises concerns about affordability for average gamers, despite exchange rate advantages and subscription services like Game Pass.
Embracer Group CEO Lars Wingefors suggests that some AAA games with extensive content might be priced above the current $70 standard, though the company plans to maintain current prices for now. This follows the trend set by PlayStation, with speculation that Rockstar's GTA 6 could be the first to adopt higher pricing.
A recent survey conducted by Atomik Research and Ultra reveals that only 36% of PC gamers purchase AAA PC titles at full price, with the majority preferring to wait for discounts, bundles, or obtain games for free. The survey also highlights concerns about game prices, marketing tactics, and the difficulty in discovering new PC games. Steam and the Epic Games Store are the most familiar platforms for PC gamers, according to the survey.
Capcom President Harushiro Tsujimoto believes that the retail price of video games is currently too low, considering the high development costs. He argues that raising unit prices is a healthy option for business, even in a slow economy. While other publishers have already increased game prices to $70 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions, Capcom has continued selling its games for $60. However, it is possible that Capcom may raise the prices of their current generation games to $70 in the future.
Capcom's president and chief operating officer, Haruhiro Tsujimoto, believes that game prices should be raised due to increasing development costs and the need to attract talent with higher wages. Tsujimoto made these comments at the Tokyo Game Show, where he expressed his belief that current game prices are too low compared to the rising costs of game development. While Capcom has not yet adopted the $70 industry standard price point, Tsujimoto's remarks suggest that the company may consider increasing game prices in the future.
Sega Sammy is considering raising the prices of its game titles in response to the appearance of $69.99 games in the market. The company will review the prices of its titles that it believes are commensurate with price increases while keeping an eye on market conditions. It is unclear whether the potential price increase would be across the board for Sega's future catalog or just earmarked for specific games. Sega has a number of titles launching in the coming weeks and months for the Nintendo Switch, including Sonic Origins Plus, Samba de Amigo: Party Central, and Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection.