Why are new PC games so cheap compared to console games?

I can get completely new DA2, Crysis 2, Homefront for only $28, however consoles version cost almost twice the more. Aren't cheap PC games a reason to switch to PC?

Console gaming is expensive, that's why. If you're short on cash, be a PC gamer.

Gotta pay to royalties to sony\m$MonsieurX

Gotta pay to royalties to sony\m$MonsieurX

It's a premium console gamers have to pay on everything as a result of having a 1st party.

royalties, but it depends where you live, its a 5 dollar difference here, and sometimes console games are cheaper here. Doesnt help that a hd 6870 costs 400 here.

Steam is also a rip off, it really depends where you live.

royalties, but it depends where you live, its a 5 dollar difference here, and sometimes console games are cheaper here. Doesnt help that a hd 6870 costs 400 here.

Steam is also a rip off, it really depends where you live.

Sandvichman

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royalties, but it depends where you live, its a 5 dollar difference here, and sometimes console games are cheaper here. Doesnt help that a hd 6870 costs 400 here.

Steam is also a rip off, it really depends where you live.

millerlight89

royalties, but it depends where you live, its a 5 dollar difference here, and sometimes console games are cheaper here. Doesnt help that a hd 6870 costs 400 here.

Steam is also a rip off, it really depends where you live.

Sandvichman

Steam is overpriced and good only for sales, but I use a way cheaper site.

Lower standards.dramaybaz

I can get completely new DA2, Crysis 2, Homefront for only $28, however consoles version cost almost twice the more. Aren't cheap PC games a reason to switch to PC?

Pokemaster1337

Lower standards.dramaybaz

[QUOTE="dramaybaz"]Lower standards.Sandvichman

[QUOTE="Sandvichman"][QUOTE="dramaybaz"]Lower standards.dramaybaz

So why on PC same bugs as on consoles are fixed way faster?

[QUOTE="Pokemaster1337"]

I can get completely new DA2, Crysis 2, Homefront for only $28, however consoles version cost almost twice the more. Aren't cheap PC games a reason to switch to PC?

KC_Hokie

[QUOTE="KC_Hokie"][QUOTE="Pokemaster1337"]

I can get completely new DA2, Crysis 2, Homefront for only $28, however consoles version cost almost twice the more. Aren't cheap PC games a reason to switch to PC?

Mystic-G

[QUOTE="dramaybaz"][QUOTE="Sandvichman"] They are more expensive because they have lower standards? what? Pokemaster1337

So why on PC same bugs as on consoles are fixed way faster?

dramaybaz

:lol: .

All of them are really cheap if you wait 6 months to a year after the game comes out.... Look at amazon/steam for the deals.... if you want to pay full price or just more shop at gamestop.

Creepy sig up there and well, you need the hardware to run them, so...

Cause they're not as good. You get what you pay for. SilverChimera

Gotta pay royalties to the console manufacturer.

BlackBusterCritic: "Microsoft has a **** the size of a horse, and it kills you on the inside".

Exploiting the suckers is nothing new.

Cause they're not as good. You get what you pay for. SilverChimera

90% of the time, they are actually better on PC.(according to GS)

Especially the ones the OP posted.

[QUOTE="Sandvichman"][QUOTE="dramaybaz"]Lower standards.dramaybaz

You do realise PC shares alot of the console library right?...

[QUOTE="dramaybaz"][QUOTE="Sandvichman"] They are more expensive because they have lower standards? what? Espada12

You do realise PC shares alot of the console library right?...

and that GS says pc has higher standards and more quality games

Lol... and people are saying computers are most expensive. But actually in a long run it's cheaper. You're going to use the rig for at least 8 years without upgrading and without a problem. Unless you want to play to the maximum experience entire time, that's a different story.sethman410

Gotta pay to royalties to sony\m$MonsieurX

I can get completely new DA2, Crysis 2, Homefront for only $28, however consoles version cost almost twice the more. Aren't cheap PC games a reason to switch to PC?

Pokemaster1337

Barely anybody plays those horrible console ports anyway...

Because pc gamers choose their games carefully, don't buy all crap on the market at any price :P

I dunno maybe it has something to do with how consoles games sell. The most important period for a console game is the first week or two. Console games tend to have huge premiere sales and then drop like crazy while PC games sell over a longer period of time.

The problem with saying licensing fees beyond the initial $10 customary difference is the much lower cost of PC games over time.

The problem with pointing to buying trends among console gamers, i.e. "they buy the big new thing, then nothing" is that would result in old console games being cheaper than old PC games because of the lower demand and this doesn't happen.

The problem with saying console gamers are dumb is that it is a witless statement to make, offensive, and against the rules of this board.

A small initial chunk is explained by licensing fees. The cost over time I would assume is related to supply, demand, and competition. Widespread and popular sources of digital downloads keep PC game availability very high. In addition, PC games may have more competition such as popular casual portals, more games period, MMOs, and even non-gaming related PC activities that are right there on your desktop next to those games. All of these may potentialy be greater draws on a PC gamer's time than their console counterparts and have a downward pressure on the cost of games due to lower demand. And it's probably worth mentioning, although highly controversial, piracy as an additional downward pressure on the price of all games, but perhaps particularly PC games because, again controversially, there may be more piracy on that platform. Even if it isn't the case that PC games do get pirated more, or that even if they do it has a strong impact on demand, the fact that some developers and publishers have identified a belief that this is the case might explain their reactions to other demand data in the form of pricing.

maybe its cuz PC hardware gets upgraded sometimes but not all the time depending on the specs you need. And hardware stuff. Im not sure about consoles though since I can survive with the same console and controller for about 3-5 years. :D

I still see no link for these super cheap games TC talked about. I know those games are very expensive on steam and can be had on ebay for consoles for much less. fastr

I still see no link for these super cheap games TC talked about. I know those games are very expensive on steam and can be had on ebay for consoles for much less. fastr