Why older PS3 games cost more than the XBox360 versions?

As a new PS3 owner and old Xbox360 owner I've been comparing reviews, screenshots and prices of all my multi-platform games lately to get the game for the best system. What I'm noticing quite often is that the prices of some of the older games (like Prince of Persia-Forgotten Sands) are more for the PS3 ($30) verses the Xbox360 ($18). Why do PS3 games seem to hold their value more than the identical game on the Xbox? I'm mainly just curious because 9 times out of 10 I prefer to play on the Xbox because the controller is much better and generally most games look and play better on that system.

Just like Nintendo not lowering the Prices for Super Mario Galaxy and Twilight Princess.

Sony don't wanna.

Blu-ray discs actually cost more than DVDs, maybe?

Blu-ray discs actually cost more than DVDs, maybe?

RageQuit4Life

Just like Nintendo not lowering the Prices for Super Mario Galaxy and Twilight Princess.

Sony don't wanna.

LegatoSkyheart

I just searched some old games on Amazon and I don't see what your talking about, I searched some old games like Bioshock which was cheaper on PS3, and Dead Space, Fallout 3 was the same price on both. It just seems to vary.FIipMode

I think he's talking about ps3 exclusives which for the most part is true.

Edit: After reading the entire post I was wrong. Some games are the way he states though and I've seen this at a few gamestops as well.

I don't know. I do know that I have no reservations about buying a used game on ps3 'cause of the blu-ray's scratch resistance, whereas I avoided used games in the past.

As for older new games, no idea.

I just searched some old games on Amazon and I don't see what your talking about, I searched some old games like Bioshock which was cheaper on PS3, and Dead Space, Fallout 3 was the same price on both. It just seems to vary.FIipMode

I suppose you could be right, this might be an anomoly. What prompted me to jump to this conclusion is that it also seemed that many of the "greatest hits" for the PS3 were $30 games where as the majority of the Xbox Greatest hits were $20 games. In general it seemed like prices on older PS3 games were a tad higher. I could be wrong. I'll have to keep a closer eye on it.

[QUOTE="FIipMode"]I just searched some old games on Amazon and I don't see what your talking about, I searched some old games like Bioshock which was cheaper on PS3, and Dead Space, Fallout 3 was the same price on both. It just seems to vary.Wedge598

I suppose you could be right, this might be an anomoly. What prompted me to jump to this conclusion is that it also seemed that many of the "greatest hits" for the PS3 were $30 games where as the majority of the Xbox Greatest hits were $20 games. In general it seemed like prices on older PS3 games were a tad higher. I could be wrong. I'll have to keep a closer eye on it.

Generally the PS3 copies sold less than the 360 counterparts, so there are fewer copies floating around, driving the price up a little.DJ_Lae

[QUOTE="DJ_Lae"]Generally the PS3 copies sold less than the 360 counterparts, so there are fewer copies floating around, driving the price up a little.J-WOW

[QUOTE="J-WOW"][QUOTE="DJ_Lae"]Generally the PS3 copies sold less than the 360 counterparts, so there are fewer copies floating around, driving the price up a little.MFDOOM1983

[QUOTE="MFDOOM1983"][QUOTE="J-WOW"] HAHAHAHAHA! are you serious? WOWJ-WOW

[QUOTE="J-WOW"][QUOTE="MFDOOM1983"] are you?MFDOOM1983

Where are you finding these games?

PS3 is lower in demand, thus PS3 games that are produced less, are demanded more.

I realized this too.

altho heres an exception:

armored core for answer

and altho there aren't ps3 versions of these games, it's interesting to watch the price of shmups continually increase as well (such as espgaluda II and dodonpachi daioujou).

i think ps3 games just aged better and are better with better value

Generally the PS3 copies sold less than the 360 counterparts, so there are fewer copies floating around, driving the price up a little.DJ_Lae

[QUOTE="DJ_Lae"]Generally the PS3 copies sold less than the 360 counterparts, so there are fewer copies floating around, driving the price up a little.J-WOW

He is and he is quite correct.

[QUOTE="J-WOW"][QUOTE="DJ_Lae"]Generally the PS3 copies sold less than the 360 counterparts, so there are fewer copies floating around, driving the price up a little.juliankennedy23

He is and he is quite correct.

360 cost $6 brand new

PS3 cost $20-25 brand new

A lot less PS3 copies were sold than were sold on the 360 (it was also part of a pack in bundle on 360).

Supply and demand. If the demand is equal for both PS3 and 360, but supply is less on PS3 then the PS3 price will be more.

i think 360 games just aged better and are better with better value but microsoft is smart and realises if the games are half the price or lower, more people will buy them, so they get more money

_SWAG_

totally agree

I feel for you OP. In the UK prices are pretty much equal so I never understand these threads. I base my buying choice on other factors but cost difference is never a issue for me on multiplats.

Wait, are we talking used games or copies that have just never been sold?