Overpriced games?

So I was considering getting a Wii soon because I want to play some of the exclusive titles it has (Zelda, Mario, Animal Crossing, etc). But I was a little shocked when I saw that games such as Zelda and Super mario Galaxy are still being sold at 50$ even though they've been out since the system's launch. I can understand keeping the prices high since they're popular games, but keeping them at launch price? that's somewhat ridiculous. Even 35$ or 40$ would make me feel a little better than 50$. Seeing that honestly dicscouraged me a little from picking up the system because a 250$ system, plus 50$ for an extra wiimote and nunchuk, and then a combined 100$ just for those two games. I could just go spend that 400$ that I'm up to now on a new 80gb PS3 that I also want. And it comes with two games.

those games sell so many copys they dont need a price drop. also you dont need to buy a extra nunchuck and remote

But if they sell that many copies then they should be able toafford a price drop. And I want the extra wiimote and nunchuk so I can play with friends because that's one of the more appealing things about the wii.

Gaming is expensive

If you need to break it down to every single dollar then maybe it's not the hobby for you

Ya, and it's the same on DS. Pretty annoying. You can get them used for $20-$30 though. You shouldn't be paying launch prices. Look at Ebay and Amazon market for used games. You'll probably find it cheapest there.

Gaming is expensive

If you need to break it down to every single dollar then maybe it's not the hobby for you

Jaysonguy

But if they sell that many copies then they should be able toafford a price drop. And I want the extra wiimote and nunchuk so I can play with friends because that's one of the more appealing things about the wii.

Vardan_902nd

price = quality

you wont regret paying 50$ for any of those games trust me

if not your case at least you can buy them used...

those are the games people typically get when they first buy the system aka the "must haves" therefore they dont need to drop the pricestarwarsjunky

price = qualityhansolo14

It really isn't. There isn't even a correlation. You can get some of the best games ever made for $20 and under. price = newness and/or rareness

Just do what I did. Borrow them from your friend's sister who is addicted to Halo3 and has her Wii in the closet.

The guy who mentioned PS3 and Xbox 360 having price drops: that's what I'm talking about, if I can get Gears of War and Halo 3 for 30 and 35$ then I'd like to be able to get the old games I want on wii for less than my arm and leg. And the dude that talked about texting...that's why I have unlimted texting haha.

I wouldn't worry too much. With Wii sports, it's honestly one of the best games out there, at least, for coming with the system it blew my expectations away. Ah what am I saying, I just love going into boxing and beating the hell out of my friends, only to then later on challenge eachother in real life and take it out on the paintball field. Competition and friendship is great, haha

Oh, and another thing. Hit up your local section on craigslist. You'll probably find the deals you want on there.

For me, used and Gamestop's game days sales are my best friends. But, sometimes, I break down and pay the new price. Just depends on how badly I want the game.

Wii games are still cheaper than 360\PS3,wich is a good thingMonsieurX

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But if they sell that many copies then they should be able toafford a price drop. And I want the extra wiimote and nunchuk so I can play with friends because that's one of the more appealing things about the wii.

hansolo14

price = quality

you wont regret paying 50$ for any of those games trust me

if not your case at least you can buy them used...

[QUOTE="MonsieurX"]Wii games are still cheaper than 360\PS3,wich is a good thingclicketyclick

Believe me, you get your money's worth on these games.

DS games aren't too expensive. I just saw DQM: Joker for 14.99$, but it was on sale. =P

Most DS games around like... 34.99$.

games such as Zelda and Super mario Galaxy are still being sold at 50$ even though they've been out since the system's launch.

Vardan_902nd

Use Amazon, Half, or Ebay. I can purchase SMG for $35 and it's like brand new. I will never buy from Gamestop ever again unless they have a great sale.

There at that price for a reason. There so great they dont need to drop, because people do not care about the price. You get what you buy, and you should no what your buying. When you buy good games like these that are at that price, you get your moneys worth. And if you dont not like it, its not absoloutley your fault, but you kno what your looking at and checking out.

There at that price for a reason. There so great they dont need to drop, because people do not care about the price. You get what you buy, and you should no what your buying. When you buy good games like these that are at that price, you get your moneys worth. And if you dont not like it, its not absoloutley your fault, but you kno what your looking at and checking out.

jdiamnz69

I'm surprised that someone like you who has a PS2, Xbox, and 360 would hold such a view about Nintendo. Just because the greatest hits on other platforms can be gotten for cheaper a year or two later does NOT mean that people weren't getting their money's worth back when it was at full price. Nintendo isn't the only dev out there who makes great games. They're just the only one who never reduces the price with time.

games such as Zelda and Super mario Galaxy are still being sold at 50$ even though they've been out since the system's launch.Vardan_902nd

Gaming is expensive

If you need to break it down to every single dollar then maybe it's not the hobby for you

Jaysonguy

You said this in another thread, then was proven wrong, not going to bother with this one.

[QUOTE="codezer0"]Zelda? Quality? :lol: Surely you jest. Mario Galaxy ain't bad, but Zelda is such fail.sremick

Those games are still priced high for the same reason cell phones gouge/screw you on text message pricing ($0.10 for a few bytes, when you'll let me talk for minutes on-end for free?): Because consumers are willing to pay it. The price will be lowered when sales drop and they decide they want/need to drum up sales. Not before, and not based on a depreciated value.sremick

The greater the number of people who feel the same way as the topic creator, the sooner the games will drop in price. So cross your fingers and hope more people refuse to pay full price.

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Gaming is expensive

If you need to break it down to every single dollar then maybe it's not the hobby for you

snover2009

You said this in another thread, then was proven wrong, not going to bother with this one.

Yeahhhh, no

I mean YOU said I was wrong in the other thread but pretty much everyone agreed with me because it's true so yeah

There's that

Im wondering about the same situation, I did find a discount on SSBB for 30 dollars one time, but they should lower the price on the popular games instead of all those horrible 3rd party games.

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[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

Gaming is expensive

If you need to break it down to every single dollar then maybe it's not the hobby for you

Jaysonguy

You said this in another thread, then was proven wrong, not going to bother with this one.

Yeahhhh, no

I mean YOU said I was wrong in the other thread but pretty much everyone agreed with me because it's true so yeah

There's that

You said gaming= expensive, a majority of the posts disagreed with you, end of story.

[QUOTE="Jaysonguy"]

[QUOTE="snover2009"]

You said this in another thread, then was proven wrong, not going to bother with this one.

Yeahhhh, no

I mean YOU said I was wrong in the other thread but pretty much everyone agreed with me because it's true so yeah

There's that

You said gaming= expensive, a majority of the posts disagreed with you, end of story.

This is one of the few things I dislike about Nintendo (the company itself, not just it's console). It is not limited to its AAA titles. Practically ALL of the Wii Nintendo games that were originally priced at 50 dollars have stayed at that price. The only possible exception is Excite Truck which is not even on shelves anymore. I would buy Wario Land: Shake It! and Mario Party 8 in a heart beat if they actually went down in price.rolfboy

I forgot about that, you cant even find Warioware smooth moves anymore either, I really dont like how Nintendo games become "Extinct" very early unless if its a 3rd party game that is not as good.

Gaming is expensive dude. Get a job, work around the house for your parents, etc for money.

Games for Wii generally cost around $30-$50. Xbox360 & PS3 games usually cost between $40-$60.

It's life.