Why Next-Gen Games Are So Expensive
December 20th, 2006 by George Lester-Pearson in Articles, Business
Although most gamers understand the price rise of next-gen games, after all they are paying for better graphics etc. Yet this does not stop the curious gamer wanting to know exactly where their money ends up. A new article on Forbes explains the increase in price and where all that money goes.
The price increase from the original to next-gen Xbox in America was 20%, making Xbox 360 games $60. $27 goes towards the design process of the game, of which the designers receive $15 and the remaining $12 goes towards game mechanics and programming. $12 of the total cost, according to Forbes, goes to the stores who sell the games. The game makers also have to pay a fee of around $7 to the games console company, although it is expected to be higher for the PS3. Other noticeable amounts include marketing, which costs roughly $4.
Read (Forbes)
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December 20th, 2006 at 7:52 pm
the store takes the same amount as the peopel that worked for a year or more to make the game!!! bastards, complete bastards.