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[A Human Becoming]

$69 back to $59...

What the hell is he talking about?

What's the number people!?

 

[CyclopsRock]

He mean PS4 only?

That's what I'm wondering. not sure if it's a genuine mistake or if he keeps forgetting he can't talk about MS box yet.

Now talking about EA user accounts blah blah.

 

[statham]

He mean PS4 only?

he said consoles right before he said 8-10 times

 

[baphomet]

He didn't say anything about going to 69.99 people. He was talking about current gen games costing 69.99 when released and going down to 59.99. Then they said they hadn't set prices for next gen yet.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

I hope they do try to sell games at $69 and it backfires horribly.

He didn't say anything about going to 69.99 people. He was talking about current gen games costing 69.99 when released and going down to 59.99. Then they said they hadn't set prices for next gen yet.

When were current gen games $69? Was that something they tried early on and it didn't fly? I don't recall ever seeing anything that high.

 

[MikeE21286]

wait, I'm at work.

$69.99?!?!

uh oh...

 

[PhatSaqs]

So PS4 games will be $70 at launch? Quick someone make a thread lol.

 

[Pitmonkey]

But you may see a similar trend

 

[iamvin22]

He mean PS4 only?

they are only talking about PS4 since the next xbox is not announced officially.

 

[Biggzy]

With certain posters/journos talking about MS cutting next gen exclusive deals they had people thinking that EA would be exclusive to MS and that Madden/FIFA would be MS exclusive for next gen because they weren't there for the unveiling. Nice to know that just like the special sauce stuff it turned out to be a load of bollocks.

It was always a load of bollocks. EA love to get their titles on as many platforms as possible.

 

[Baby Milo]

$69 dollar games?!?!

no EA

 

[djplaeskool]

What's the number people!?

No concrete number.
Stated that there may be an increase of software price comparable to the start of previous gens, however that has not been determined as of yet.

 

[JCizzle]

He didn't say anything about going to 69.99 people. He was talking about current gen games costing 69.99 when released and going down to 59.99. Then they said they hadn't set prices for next gen yet.

I don't follow - what current gen games have cost $69.99 since what, N64 days?

 

[BrokenEchelon]

What's the number people!?

He gave an example where he said that games this generation started at 69 and went back to 59.

What fucking game was $70 in the US at launch at any point during this gen?

 

[PrimeRib_]

He didn't say anything about going to 69.99 people. He was talking about current gen games costing 69.99 when released and going down to 59.99. Then they said they hadn't set prices for next gen yet.

What current gen game costs $69.99?
He was referring to launch, as this was said right after the increase to dev costs.

 

[toddhunter]

So $140 Yearly Fifa in Australia. Yeah no.

 

[CyclopsRock]

He didn't say anything about going to 69.99 people. He was talking about current gen games costing 69.99 when released and going down to 59.99. Then they said they hadn't set prices for next gen yet.

He did say (I think) that you typically see it raise by about $10 at the start of a cycle and then go down - he then gave this generation as an example. He then said he expected it to happen this gen too.

 

[XtremeXpider]

they are only talking about PS4 since the next xbox is not announced officially.

he said consoles right before he said 8-10 times

 

[Pristine_Condition]

He mean PS4 only?

Yes, the technical discussion was only about the PS4. They can't talk about Xbox yet.

The R&D costs/pricing was a prediction for Gen4 overall...

 

[OverBlood 3]

I guess they've found a way to make more money by selling less games because that's the only reason they'd make a price increase.

 

[Imperial Hot]

I'm out if they try to RAISE prices on us....fuck that.

 

[baphomet]

I don't follow - what current gen games have cost $69.99 since what, N64 days?

Exactly, nothing. He more than likely misspoke because no EA games have come out at 69.99 this gen.

 

[Osiris]

He said at the start of this gen, games titles were $69, later falling to $59 and that he expected the same to happen for Gen 4's launch.

(Gen 4 being EA code for PS4 / XB720)

 

[Terrordactyl]

But some gaffers tole me EA is going MS exclusive?

 

[ari]

Lol at price tags. Fuck.

Good to hear a confirmation about both consoles being on par with each other.

 

[Nirolak]

He gave an example where he said that games this generation started at 69 and went back to 59.

What fucking game was $70 in the US at launch at any point during this gen?

I should mention that Rajat joined EA in 2011 so he probably didn't actually follow the games industry in 2005/2006.

 

[CoachKevin]

Are those press members asking questions?

 

[MikeE21286]

Can't imagine different price points across the two platforms.

Would be quite the shitstorm.

My big bucket of popcorn was justified.

 

[XtremeXpider]

Yes, the technical discussion was only about the PS4. They can't talk about Xbox yet.

The R&D costs/pricing was a prediction for Gen4 overall...

 

[statham]

he said consoles right before he said 8-10 times

they also mentioned MS launching close to Sony

 

[mtosh]

It's official I'm going to be poor.

 

[Globox_82]

69USD or 69 euros for us here in EU? I guess I know not to but games day 1 then...

 

[dvolovets]

He said at the start of this gen, games titles were $69, later falling to $59 and that he expected the same to happen for Gen 4's launch.

(Gen 4 being EA code for PS4 / XB720)

Yeah, except that never actually happened. Great. I hope he misspoke...

 

[funkystudent]

On EU PSN ea already sell games for 69.99 so I wouldn't be shocked if tried to do it at retail.

 

[Bulzeeb]

$60 it is a bit pricey but affordable for some good games, $70 on the other hand... I guess I am definitely going PC/Wii U next gen

 

[pieatorium]

I don't follow - what current gen games have cost $69.99 since what, N64 days?

Fifa for Vita on Aus PSN is $79 thats over $80 US. EA are the scummiest gougers in the industry.

 

[Nirolak]

Are those press members asking questions?

Investors and/or financial analysts.

 

[Kusagari]

He said at the start of this gen, games titles were $69, later falling to $59 and that he expected the same to happen for Gen 4's launch.

(Gen 4 being EA code for PS4 / XB720)

Games were never $69 so that makes zero sense.

 

[Rapstah]

For example, he says, the gameplay data you upload to EA servers (Remember that checkbox?) will customise what they offer you commercially. FIFA ads for FIFA players, etc.

 

[zomgbbqftw]

It was always a load of bollocks. EA love to get their titles on as many platforms as possible.

Tell that to Nintendo...

I knew of course, but the same names keep popping up with seemingly bad PS4 news and good Durango news and then it gets shot down officially, but they continue to FUD threads.

 

[Gorillaz]

Talking about expanding experiences like Fifa on console

 

[Gahiggidy]

he said consoles right before he said 8-10 times

Xbox Loop = 8
PlayStation 4 = 10

PS4 25% more powerful than Loop.

 

[toddhunter]

Fifa for Vita on Aus PSN is $79 thats over $80 US. EA are the scummiest gougers in the industry.

NHL was $110

 

[shinobi602]

What games were $69.99 at launch this gen?

 

[USC-fan]

Gen4 = ps4 & 720 only btw

 

[Talamius]

Steam, iOS, and Android work because the average cost of a new game isn't $60. People are not going to buy $69 games en masse.

 

[Nirolak]

For example, he says, the gameplay data you upload to EA servers (Remember that checkbox?) will customise what they offer you commercially. FIFA ads for FIFA players, etc.

The backend for all of this is actually what he was specifically hired to lead, so I suspect you'll hear a lot about this here.

 

[Osiris]

Games were never $69 so that makes zero sense.

Just pointed out the context of what was said.

 

[Gorillaz]

Mentioned how there margins have been lower then Activision's....FOR YEARS

damn thought it was close race?

 

[Uno Venova]

But some gaffers tole me EA is going MS exclusive?

There's still activision (lol).