Current Events > Microsoft raising first party game prices to $70 in 2023

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SocialistGamer 12/05/22 3:19:50 PM #1:	https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-raising-prices-new-first-party-games-xbox-series-70-2023-redfall-starfield --- Capcom is the best developer ever! Steam ID: SocialistGamer92 <cite>SocialistGamer posted [p:969936344] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-raising-prices-new-first-party-games-xbox-series-70-2023-redfall-starfield</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
viewmaster_pi 12/05/22 3:20:44 PM #2:	can't say i'm surprised, or outraged or anything --- The stone that fell is still falling, so let that stone be a wondrous thing <cite>viewmaster_pi posted [p:969936363] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>can't say i'm surprised, or outraged or anything</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bandit_Keith 12/05/22 3:22:11 PM #3:	viewmaster_pi posted... can't say i'm surprised, or outraged or anything Yeah. Not happy, but not surprised at all. --- http://i.imgur.com/nq0Fn6a.jpg <cite>Bandit_Keith posted [p:969936385] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>viewmaster_pi posted... </cite><quote>can't say i'm surprised, or outraged or anything</quote>Yeah. Not happy, but not surprised at all.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Makeveli_lives 12/05/22 3:22:24 PM #4:	They put them all on game pass day 1 though so who does this really affect? --- Switch FC: SW-3917-4425-6106 PSN: PiKappaPhi769 <cite>Makeveli_lives posted [p:969936391] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>They put them all on game pass day 1 though so who does this really affect?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
samsungsalt 12/05/22 3:22:33 PM #5:	Even more reason why pc > console on prices with the constant sales on steam --- my old computer died and i didn't feel like resetting the password to my original account, so i created this one instead. yeah, i know, what a shocker >_> <cite>samsungsalt posted [p:969936395] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>Even more reason why pc > console on prices with the constant sales on steam</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Robot2600 12/05/22 3:23:01 PM #7:	nintendo tried this for the snes. stand fucking strong, gamers. --- --- <cite>Robot2600 posted [p:969936405] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>nintendo tried this for the snes.stand fucking strong, gamers.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jagr_68 12/05/22 3:23:01 PM #8:	Just following Sony's lead. Expecting Gamepass to also go up like $10-$15 because even Microsoft can't keep up selling consoles and subscriptions at a loss. --- New York Rangers [2004-2008] https://media.giphy.com/media/WvQHBYW0q4TuxdAg61/giphy.gif https://psnprofiles.com/Jaromiroquai68 <cite>Jagr_68 posted [p:969936406] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>Just following Sony's lead. Expecting Gamepass to also go up like $10-$15 because even Microsoft can't keep up selling consoles and subscriptions at a loss.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Spiderman23J 12/05/22 3:27:02 PM #9:	Makeveli_lives posted... They put them all on game pass day 1 though so who does this really affect? yeah unless they up the price on gamepass --- buss on life <cite>Spiderman23J posted [p:969936498] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>Makeveli_lives posted... </cite><quote>They put them all on game pass day 1 though so who does this really affect?</quote>yeah unless they up the price on gamepass </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 12/05/22 3:27:26 PM #10:	I mean it's obvious they're going to increase the price of Game Pass eventually probably multiple times this generation --- I am Mogar, God of Irony and The Devourer of Topics. <cite>Irony posted [p:969936512] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>I mean it's obvious they're going to increase the price of Game Pass eventually probably multiple times this generation</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 12/05/22 3:27:58 PM #11:	At the very least, it'll be 10-15 years before Nintendo catches up. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:969936524] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>At the very least, it'll be 10-15 years before Nintendo catches up.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 12/05/22 3:28:10 PM #12:	Jagr_68 posted... Just following Sony's lead. Expecting Gamepass to also go up like $10-$15 because even Microsoft can't keep up selling consoles and subscriptions at a loss. Game pass is super profitable. It's not sold at a loss at all --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:969936528] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>Jagr_68 posted... </cite><quote>Just following Sony's lead. Expecting Gamepass to also go up like $10-$15 because even Microsoft can't keep up selling consoles and subscriptions at a loss.</quote>Game pass is super profitable. It's not sold at a loss at all</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NoxObscuras 12/05/22 3:29:03 PM #13:	I mean, it was inevitable after Sony did it. --- PSN - NoxObscuras Z490 \| i9-10900K \| EVGA 3080 FTW3 Ultra \| 32GB DDR4 3600 \| 4TB SSD <cite>NoxObscuras posted [p:969936555] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>I mean, it was inevitable after Sony did it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CADE_FOSTER 12/05/22 3:29:57 PM #14:	NoxObscuras posted... I mean, it was inevitable after Sony did it. This <cite>CADE_FOSTER posted [p:969936580] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>NoxObscuras posted... </cite><quote>I mean, it was inevitable after Sony did it.</quote>This </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
garan 12/05/22 3:37:39 PM #15:	NoxObscuras posted... I mean, it was inevitable after Sony did it. <cite>garan posted [p:969936770] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>NoxObscuras posted...</cite><quote>I mean, it was inevitable after Sony did it. </quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Makeveli_lives 12/05/22 3:39:17 PM #16:	NoxObscuras posted... I mean, it was inevitable after Sony did it. That wasnt why. We went from games taking a couple years and a couple hundred grand to games taking 5+ years and costing tens of millions, hundreds for established franchises. Economically it makes no sense to maintain the 60 dollar price point anymore for modern games. --- Switch FC: SW-3917-4425-6106 PSN: PiKappaPhi769 <cite>Makeveli_lives posted [p:969936808] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>NoxObscuras posted... </cite><quote>I mean, it was inevitable after Sony did it.</quote>That wasnt why. We went from games taking a couple years and a couple hundred grand to games taking 5+ years and costing tens of millions, hundreds for established franchises. Economically it makes no sense to maintain the 60 dollar price point anymore for modern games. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The_Yahtz09 12/05/22 3:39:44 PM #17:	Kinda sucks, but I play them through game pass anyways. Wonder when that sub is gonna go up. --- Arkansas Razorbacks \|\| Oklahoma City Thunder \|\| Cleveland Sports <cite>The_Yahtz09 posted [p:969936813] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>Kinda sucks, but I play them through game pass anyways. Wonder when that sub is gonna go up. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CARRRNE_ASADA 12/05/22 3:40:28 PM #18:	Games have been the same price for 17 YEARS (360 launch). It was bound to happen eventually. The timing just sucks. --- SEXY SEXY! <cite>CARRRNE_ASADA posted [p:969936834] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>Games have been the same price for 17 YEARS (360 launch). It was bound to happen eventually. The timing just sucks.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Payzmaykr 12/05/22 3:40:43 PM #19:	I guess the Switch is next. <cite>Payzmaykr posted [p:969936845] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>I guess the Switch is next. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
The_Popo 12/05/22 3:42:23 PM #20:	Makeveli_lives posted... They put them all on game pass day 1 though so who does this really affect? Not to mention that games tend to see a pretty steep discount after a few months. The $70 is a premium to play earlier. Hell, most of those games will probably be under $60 within a month. --- Live action Hungry Hungry Hippos though, now that was a sport. ~Aeon Azuran <cite>The_Popo posted [p:969936894] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>Makeveli_lives posted... </cite><quote>They put them all on game pass day 1 though so who does this really affect?</quote>Not to mention that games tend to see a pretty steep discount after a few months. The $70 is a premium to play earlier. Hell, most of those games will probably be under $60 within a month. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CRON 12/05/22 3:47:15 PM #21:	They're likely doing this to steer people towards Game Pass. <cite>CRON posted [p:969936995] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>They're likely doing this to steer people towards Game Pass.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Punished_Blinx 12/05/22 3:47:17 PM #22:	At least they waited until the games were next gen only. Sony and a bunch of other publishers made crossgen games way more complicated than they needed to be because of that next gen premium tax. --- A Fallen Mascot <cite>Punished_Blinx posted [p:969936996] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>At least they waited until the games were next gen only. Sony and a bunch of other publishers made crossgen games way more complicated than they needed to be because of that next gen premium tax. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CADE_FOSTER 12/05/22 3:47:58 PM #23:	I mean Sony and Ms dont care about timing they released new consoles during a pandemic <cite>CADE_FOSTER posted [p:969937010] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>I mean Sony and Ms dont care about timing they released new consoles during a pandemic </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Axiom 12/05/22 3:48:00 PM #24:	That might bother me if I didn't buy all games when they go on sale <cite>Axiom posted [p:969937012] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>That might bother me if I didn't buy all games when they go on sale</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Robot2600 12/05/22 3:48:01 PM #25:	stand strong and they'll be back to $60 forever. rule is simple: never purchase a game for more than $60. --- --- <cite>Robot2600 posted [p:969937014] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>stand strong and they'll be back to $60 forever.rule is simple: never purchase a game for more than $60.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheValiant 12/05/22 3:53:11 PM #26:	Axiom posted... That might bother me if I didn't buy all games when they go on sale This. --- RUMBLING! RUMBLING! IT'S COMING! Rumbling. Rumbling... cOmInG fOr YoUUUUUUUUUUUU! <cite>TheValiant posted [p:969937126] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>Axiom posted... </cite><quote>That might bother me if I didn't buy all games when they go on sale</quote>This.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Alucard188 12/05/22 3:57:33 PM #27:	Makeveli_lives posted... That wasnt why. We went from games taking a couple years and a couple hundred grand to games taking 5+ years and costing tens of millions, hundreds for established franchises. Economically it makes no sense to maintain the 60 dollar price point anymore for modern games. This would make logical sense if they also didn't have corporate tie-ins, sponsorships, microtransactions, pre-order bonuses, season passes, etc etc etc. Games don't just cost $60 anymore. They haven't for the last 10 years. --- Face it Cloud is a gaming icon and has appered in lots of games while mario has only appeared in 2 games sunshine and 64~xSlashbomBx <cite>Alucard188 posted [p:969937224] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>Makeveli_lives posted... </cite><quote>That wasnt why. We went from games taking a couple years and a couple hundred grand to games taking 5+ years and costing tens of millions, hundreds for established franchises. Economically it makes no sense to maintain the 60 dollar price point anymore for modern games.</quote>This would make logical sense if they also didn't have corporate tie-ins, sponsorships, microtransactions, pre-order bonuses, season passes, etc etc etc. Games don't just cost $60 anymore. They haven't for the last 10 years.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
voldothegr8 12/05/22 4:05:14 PM #28:	Makeveli_lives posted... That wasnt why. We went from games taking a couple years and a couple hundred grand to games taking 5+ years and costing tens of millions, hundreds for established franchises. Economically it makes no sense to maintain the 60 dollar price point anymore for modern games. You're right, with all the microtransaction money these companies rake in they should be less, no more than $50. --- Oda break tracker 2022- 11 (3) \| THE Ohio State:11-1 \| Las Vegas Raiders: 4-7 <cite>voldothegr8 posted [p:969937399] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>Makeveli_lives posted... </cite><quote>That wasnt why. We went from games taking a couple years and a couple hundred grand to games taking 5+ years and costing tens of millions, hundreds for established franchises. Economically it makes no sense to maintain the 60 dollar price point anymore for modern games.</quote>You're right, with all the microtransaction money these companies rake in they should be less, no more than $50.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Punished_Blinx 12/05/22 4:07:30 PM #29:	It doesn't impact Microsoft much because of Game Pass but the big problem with the $70 price point is that the more niche kinds of games will have an even tougher time selling well. --- A Fallen Mascot <cite>Punished_Blinx posted [p:969937449] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>It doesn't impact Microsoft much because of Game Pass but the big problem with the $70 price point is that the more niche kinds of games will have an even tougher time selling well. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ViewtifulGrave 12/05/22 4:18:07 PM #30:	Tyranthraxus posted... Game pass is super profitable. It's not sold at a loss at all Thats gonna change according to Phil Spencer. We've held price on our console, we've held price on games, and our subscription. I don't think we'll be able to do that forever. I do think at some point we'll have to raise some prices on certain things." --- (Place holder) <cite>ViewtifulGrave posted [p:969937658] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>Tyranthraxus posted... </cite><quote>Game pass is super profitable. It's not sold at a loss at all</quote>Thats gonna change according to Phil Spencer.<quote>We've held price on our console, we've held price on games, and our subscription. I don't think we'll be able to do that forever. I do think at some point we'll have to raise some prices on certain things."</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Robot2600 12/05/22 4:41:06 PM #31:	it was $60 in 1985 and it can stay $60 until we are all dead --- --- <cite>Robot2600 posted [p:969938140] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>it was $60 in 1985 and it can stay $60 until we are all dead</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 12/05/22 4:45:02 PM #32:	Robot2600 posted... it was $60 in 1985 and it can stay $60 until we are all dead Phantasy Star 2 launched at $100 in 1990. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:969938226] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>Robot2600 posted... </cite><quote>it was $60 in 1985 and it can stay $60 until we are all dead</quote>Phantasy Star 2 launched at $100 in 1990.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Robot2600 12/05/22 4:53:20 PM #33:	Questionmarktarius posted... Phantasy Star 2 launched at $100 in 1990. and that's why u get that shit from a garage sale --- --- <cite>Robot2600 posted [p:969938434] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>Questionmarktarius posted... </cite><quote>Phantasy Star 2 launched at $100 in 1990.</quote>and that's why u get that shit from a garage sale</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Makeveli_lives 12/05/22 4:55:55 PM #34:	Alucard188 posted... This would make logical sense if they also didn't have corporate tie-ins, sponsorships, microtransactions, pre-order bonuses, season passes, etc etc etc. Games don't just cost $60 anymore. They haven't for the last 10 years. Thats pretty exclusive to sports titles and yearly releases like call of duty. extremely prevalent in freemium games but even then, the base game is free. --- Switch FC: SW-3917-4425-6106 PSN: PiKappaPhi769 <cite>Makeveli_lives posted [p:969938488] in Microsoft ... [t:80264293]...</cite> <quote>Alucard188 posted... </cite><quote>This would make logical sense if they also didn't have corporate tie-ins, sponsorships, microtransactions, pre-order bonuses, season passes, etc etc etc. Games don't just cost $60 anymore. They haven't for the last 10 years.</quote>Thats pretty exclusive to sports titles and yearly releases like call of duty. extremely prevalent in freemium games but even then, the base game is free. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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