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Hats off to Sony unlike MS and Ninty they are there to make gaming affordable unlike the others who are only interested in profit.
Sony scored a big hit with the PS1 and platinum games, which were affordable quality games that had to sell a certain amount to turn platinum, while N64 was still trying to sell cartridges for £64.99 Sony's platinum range came in at £19.99 and proved a big hit.
I am glad to see they are carryiing on the tradition with there PS2 platinum range. I mean lets face it GT3 is a far superior game to Project Gotham and yet it is have the price. They say you have to pay for quality but on this evidence you don't.
Sony scored a big hit with the PS1 and platinum games, which were affordable quality games that had to sell a certain amount to turn platinum, while N64 was still trying to sell cartridges for £64.99 Sony's platinum range came in at £19.99 and proved a big hit.
I am glad to see they are carryiing on the tradition with there PS2 platinum range. I mean lets face it GT3 is a far superior game to Project Gotham and yet it is have the price. They say you have to pay for quality but on this evidence you don't.
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No, GC discs are more expensive to produce and can't hold as much data, but still, Nintendo don't take as big a cut as Sony so the games can retail cheaper.
Dave RJR wrote:
> As far as the console goes, yes the GC is cheaper than PS2. But on
> average the PS2 software is cheaper. It's always possible to stretch
> the issue to include managers specials, or even 2nd user discs, but
> this is not representative of the majority of prices.
Not true, as I've already said, new GameCube games come out at £34.99 and new PS2 games come out at £44.99.
Because they're only 8cm in diameter, they're easier and cheaper to produce. Amazingly, they can also hold the same amount of info as a DVD
> As far as the console goes, yes the GC is cheaper than PS2. But on
> average the PS2 software is cheaper. It's always possible to stretch
> the issue to include managers specials, or even 2nd user discs, but
> this is not representative of the majority of prices.
Not true, as I've already said, new GameCube games come out at £34.99 and new PS2 games come out at £44.99.
Because they're only 8cm in diameter, they're easier and cheaper to produce. Amazingly, they can also hold the same amount of info as a DVD
½pint wrote:
> Nice one. Comparing the most expensive price for an N64 game with the
> lowest price for a PSone game. How about £10 N64 games compared
> with initial £45 PlayStation games. Not so cocky now, are
> you?
>
> The fact that the GameCube is more affordable than the PS2 obviously
> doesn't come into the equation here.
>
> Moron.
As far as the console goes, yes the GC is cheaper than PS2. But on average the PS2 software is cheaper. It's always possible to stretch the issue to include managers specials, or even 2nd user discs, but this is not representative of the majority of prices.
> Nice one. Comparing the most expensive price for an N64 game with the
> lowest price for a PSone game. How about £10 N64 games compared
> with initial £45 PlayStation games. Not so cocky now, are
> you?
>
> The fact that the GameCube is more affordable than the PS2 obviously
> doesn't come into the equation here.
>
> Moron.
As far as the console goes, yes the GC is cheaper than PS2. But on average the PS2 software is cheaper. It's always possible to stretch the issue to include managers specials, or even 2nd user discs, but this is not representative of the majority of prices.
ShadowDragon wrote:
> *Gets slapped by an anonymous SR user*
>
> Wha-what? They brainwashed me with all their propaganda? Damn spamming
> newbies.
>
> *Looks sternly at the spammers*
>
> For the last time, stop posting topics that will flame console wars.
> Post something that we'd actually like to read.
If you dont like it so much why are are you in this topic?
> *Gets slapped by an anonymous SR user*
>
> Wha-what? They brainwashed me with all their propaganda? Damn spamming
> newbies.
>
> *Looks sternly at the spammers*
>
> For the last time, stop posting topics that will flame console wars.
> Post something that we'd actually like to read.
If you dont like it so much why are are you in this topic?
Techno freak wrote:
> Hats off to Sony unlike MS and Ninty they are there to make gaming
> affordable unlike the others who are only interested in profit.
Oh yes, Nintendo are really ripping us off by bringing the GameCube out £70.00 cheaper than anything else. Also, GameCube games retail around £34.99, whereas PS2 games are around £44.99.
> Sony scored a big hit with the PS1 and platinum games, which were
> affordable quality games that had to sell a certain amount to turn
> platinum, while N64 was still trying to sell cartridges for
> £64.99 Sony's platinum range came in at £19.99 and proved
> a big hit.
N64 games were around £44.99 new, not £64.99. You're about £20.00 off there mate. Also, you say 'Sony scored a big hit with platinum games'. So did the N64 with the praised 'Pocket Money Range' (It was either that or the Gold collection, I can't remember) that brought N64 games out at around £29.99/£19.99.
> I am glad to see they are carryiing on the tradition with there PS2
> platinum range. I mean lets face it GT3 is a far superior game to
> Project Gotham and yet it is have the price. They say you have to pay
> for quality but on this evidence you don't.
Now Nintendo have switched to the 8cm disc format, we'll be seeing GameCube games coming out a lot cheaper than PS2 ones. It's also highly likely that they'll also have their own 'platinum' range.
> Hats off to Sony unlike MS and Ninty they are there to make gaming
> affordable unlike the others who are only interested in profit.
Oh yes, Nintendo are really ripping us off by bringing the GameCube out £70.00 cheaper than anything else. Also, GameCube games retail around £34.99, whereas PS2 games are around £44.99.
> Sony scored a big hit with the PS1 and platinum games, which were
> affordable quality games that had to sell a certain amount to turn
> platinum, while N64 was still trying to sell cartridges for
> £64.99 Sony's platinum range came in at £19.99 and proved
> a big hit.
N64 games were around £44.99 new, not £64.99. You're about £20.00 off there mate. Also, you say 'Sony scored a big hit with platinum games'. So did the N64 with the praised 'Pocket Money Range' (It was either that or the Gold collection, I can't remember) that brought N64 games out at around £29.99/£19.99.
> I am glad to see they are carryiing on the tradition with there PS2
> platinum range. I mean lets face it GT3 is a far superior game to
> Project Gotham and yet it is have the price. They say you have to pay
> for quality but on this evidence you don't.
Now Nintendo have switched to the 8cm disc format, we'll be seeing GameCube games coming out a lot cheaper than PS2 ones. It's also highly likely that they'll also have their own 'platinum' range.
cjh wrote:
> But at least Sony used a cheaper format to bring their games to
> people, what is it, 15p for a CD
With that in mind, why were they still notably more expensive than PC games?
> But at least Sony used a cheaper format to bring their games to
> people, what is it, 15p for a CD
With that in mind, why were they still notably more expensive than PC games?
Jez13 wrote:
> GT3, GTA3, MGS2, Fifa world cup 2002, Medal of honour frontline, Red
> card, Time crisis and final fantasy (even though i personnaly dont
> like it)
Oh, I'm sorry. If you read my post properly, you'd have noticed the sarcastic smiley at the end of the post. And you may have also noticed the post after that one where I came to my senses.
Sorry Jez13, but you fell for the bait. This proves you are a fanboy and are indeed trying to get everyone to think the same as you. I feel sorry for you.
> GT3, GTA3, MGS2, Fifa world cup 2002, Medal of honour frontline, Red
> card, Time crisis and final fantasy (even though i personnaly dont
> like it)
Oh, I'm sorry. If you read my post properly, you'd have noticed the sarcastic smiley at the end of the post. And you may have also noticed the post after that one where I came to my senses.
Sorry Jez13, but you fell for the bait. This proves you are a fanboy and are indeed trying to get everyone to think the same as you. I feel sorry for you.
ShadowDragon wrote:
> I'm gonna do something very bontradictary and bontraversial here. I
> think I actually agree with the newbies now. I mean, they've given us
> all a load if reasons why Sony is the best bonsole. I suppose I'd
> better sell my GameCube and buy a PS2. After all, it does have DVD
> bompatability and hundreds of games.
>
> Jez13, Techno Freak, what games do you think I should buy? You're
> obviously the most experieced PS2 fans I know. What d'ya reckon?
>
> =oP
GT3, GTA3, MGS2, Fifa world cup 2002, Medal of honour frontline, Red card, Time crisis and final fantasy (even though i personnaly dont like it)
> I'm gonna do something very bontradictary and bontraversial here. I
> think I actually agree with the newbies now. I mean, they've given us
> all a load if reasons why Sony is the best bonsole. I suppose I'd
> better sell my GameCube and buy a PS2. After all, it does have DVD
> bompatability and hundreds of games.
>
> Jez13, Techno Freak, what games do you think I should buy? You're
> obviously the most experieced PS2 fans I know. What d'ya reckon?
>
> =oP
GT3, GTA3, MGS2, Fifa world cup 2002, Medal of honour frontline, Red card, Time crisis and final fantasy (even though i personnaly dont like it)
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