PS3 game prices

[kyo28]

According to a reliable Japanese info site (Watch Impress) the price of PS3 games will be between 8.900 and 9.800 Yen ... that's pretty steep. Where are the days when I could get a Japanese game for half that price?

というのもハード低価格化の裏には、ソフトの価格が高くなる、という問題があるようだ。現時点では、PS3用ゲームソフトの価格は正式発表されていないが、複数の情報筋によると、現行のPS2用ゲームより高く、8,800円から9,800円程度が中心になるという。主な理由は開発コストの上昇だ。

 

[Kamen Rider Chaos]

Hmm I dont even wanna know how much that is in US dollars

 

[Kyusaku]

Hmm I dont even wanna know how much that is in US dollars

Considering the prices of next gen systems, Americans and Europeans will be paying more than the Japanese. So even if you convert it'll still be more than that. Just remove the 2 "0"s and add a couple bux to figure how much Americans will probably be paying.

 

[kyo28]

At least the price is still below the record-holders of game prices: the ol' NeoGeo cartridge games. Those could cost up to 250 USD a piece!

 

[Kyusaku]

At least the price is still below the record-holders of game prices: the ol' NeoGeo cartridge games. Those could cost up to 250 USD a piece!

You never know, you might end up sinking that much into a game for PS3.
http://digitalbattle.com/2006/09/20/gran-turismo-hd-is-a-total-rip-off/