Good looking out! Sounds like the Switch copy is coming later anyway, so I can't get on board with that one. But listening and being reasonable is always great to see. And the game's getting close enough that I'm starting to get a tiny bit hyped for it. I'm at least curious, gonna try to pick it up.
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RiMe price change on Switch: digital now 29.99, OST code included in retail SKU
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RichiRamjag
Member
You from the future or has there been reports of issues already?
It's doubtful that there is such a policy in place. It's perhaps a recommendation. On 3DS, more than a few titles were more expensive at retail.
Third post but no one is reading it. Too busy gloating I guess.
This. Although, didn't they attempt to give some BS excuse when they were called out on pricing?
PapaEmeritus
Member
First off.
Gotta love the attitude. I get addressing the elephant in the room, just reads like they're doing us a favor.
I'm glad digital is the same price, I'll probably play that for that price.
Gotta love the attitude. I get addressing the elephant in the room, just reads like they're doing us a favor.
I'm glad digital is the same price, I'll probably play that for that price.
Jon Carter
Member
Great. I think people could understand the price difference for the physical version, but the price of the digital version was the problem. I don't know who was at fault, but I'm glad this issue is resolved. Good on them.
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
They made the right decision.
James Scott
Banned
There are $30 retail games.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
I'm being speculative (I know, terrible habit) based on the build of the PS4 version I played last month. It had frame rate issues. The game itself is fantastic though, so I hope they iron out the performance kinks in time.
There are also 60$ retail games.
There are even EUR20 retail games. But just because it's like that, would you expect other publishers to release at that price? Would you expect Nintendo to release Mario Odyssey for EUR20?
Not a very compelling argument.
Why would you do that?
Member
It's possible that it's a new policy. If that's the case, I'm glad they thought of a way that would create price parity and allow them to sell a physical copy as well. (Plus, to be honest, I like the whole bonus with a physical cartridge thing...)
TangoAlphaLima
Member
See, this is the smart way to handle it. Just give Switch buyers something extra digitally or physically if they have to pay more for the physical version.
Bjoern the Smexy
Member
Adding the OST to the retail package is a good enough reason for me to buy the retail version at a higher price.
This is a well done situation solver.
This is a well done situation solver.
There was no 'BS' excuse. What we announced was, and still is the legitimate reality of things. We have been working hard on getting a solution that fit within the confines of that reality and that we felt was fair.
Who doubted that? Carts are of course way more expensive(but as a plus for the consumer way more durable and will likely last forever) than BDs, it also depends on how much data they can store, bigger carts are more expensive than smaller ones.
It's good to see that developers find ways to compensate for the higher prices, like with this download code or with puyo puyo tetris giving away free keychains for example.
Looks amazing.
NightwingRebirth
Member
I might buy this game just because of that cover. Damn.
If the soundtrack gets praise when this comes out, I'll pick it up.
If the soundtrack gets praise when this comes out, I'll pick it up.
James Scott
Banned
My plan. Even get the good physical price.
Not really in the mood to accept terrible performance on the Switch especially if it's late.
Hope it's good so I can keep my pre order
Hmm, interesting feedback! I am sorry if that is how it read. We looked at all possible solutions and this one seemed the most sound (get it?).
So every game can make money at $30 retail?
Me too, figured if they were offering I was buying.
Honestly the nice thing about it coming later is that we get to see all the feedback from the other platforms and can cancel easily
James Scott
Banned
Idk, selling at a loss @ $30 sounds like they'd lose money by selling the game. Don't think that's the case
Reptars Revenge
Member
Rime you are looking way more attractive.
Right, the statement out of context sounds off for that reason:
This was earlier in the article though:
And I think that first point has to play into it here. Seems like an overall consideration of investment including doing the port, vs how much return they can expect based on price and expected number of copies to be sold. If it were just the cost of materials, I really doubt 40 would be the break even point. (But hey, I don't know much.)
Bloodporne
Member
This is firmly in the 'Definitely waiting for reviews and impressions' category for me, but that box cover art sure is pretty...
Right. Because games just magically grow on trees somewhere and you don't need any money to develop them or market them or print them or distribute them.
Well, I think the most interesting fact that comes out of this is an (indirect) confirmation that there is actually no policy being enforced by Nintendo regarding the price of digital VS physical releases, like Eurogamer was claiming.
foxuzamaki
Doesn't read OPs, especially not his own
Will now buy