NBA Jam Release Date, 11/17 - 49.99 - Title Update in December (360, PS3)

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Quote: Originally Posted by metal134

Uh, personal preference/opinion is pretty much what this whole argument boils down too. There are no real FACTS.

Not at all. I think DDW has done a great job giving you FACTS on why this is comparable to a stand-alone title. I've even given you FACTS, to oppose an argument of worth.

Quote: Originally Posted by ExtremeGamer

I look at it this way. Do I feel it's worth $50? Yes. Do I want to pay $50 for it? No. I wouldn't have paid $50 let alone $60 for Elite to get it for free. But facts are facts, the game was "free" on the 360/PS3 with Elite. BUT, to get the full game, EA was going to charge around another $20 to get the content on the disc, we know that for a fact since some PS3 guys have Elite and the content is there to be unlocked as DLC. Now EA has to make the Elite money back somehow, they can't very well sell Jam, with more features, on 360/PS3 for $20 when it's $50 on Wii. How come this argument never came up over the last few months? The Wii version was always $50, and the 360/PS3 version was always free. Now it's an argument that EA decided to sell a more feature filled version for the same price with better graphics? Bottom line, the game with it's feature set is clearly a $50 title, no matter how you look at it. It's your opinion, personal preference if you feel it's worth it to you or not.

Again, it was never "free" in the sense that it wasn't worth anything. Giving someone a throw-in incentive does not equal free. Weather floor mats are not "free" but a dealer can take a loss and decide to give them to you when you purchase a car.

I understand ideally we're arguing linguistics but it's an important piece of the discussion. And we've already discussed why, as evident by DirtyJerz' well put explanation. No need to rehash that.

[ODogg]

NYYanks26 is correct, just wait a while and we'll see this title be $29 in no time..

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Also, I echo what EG said, it's probably "worth" $50 but I don't want to pay that. Also, value is not based on comparing the content to other games, value is determined based on how much play time you will get out of it.

In other words Mass Effect 2 no doubt has way, WAY more in it to do than NBA Jam but if you bought NBA Jam and played it 10 times more than Mass Effect 2 than the value of NBA Jam is worth $50 more than Mass Effect 2 is worth $59.

With that being said, I do plan on picking up this title but I will wait for a deal on it in the $20-$30 range.

[thelwig14]

I had NBA Jam to $10 on release day ($40 Elite at Walmart and then immediate $32 tradein at Best Buy) so yes, the thought of $50 for something that was going to cost me $10 (please don't mention added modes) is a ballbreaker.

I will not buy this at $50 because as a consumer all I can do is speak with my money.

Once this gets to $30...which it will by January at the absolute latest, I am all in.

[metal134]

Quote: Originally Posted by DickDalewood

Incorrect. The "argument" has been that this game is not worthy of a $50 price tag. To determine that you need to take personal preference out of it and simply look at what is being given for that amount. When compared to other current gen releases, this game is actually giving just as much, if note MORE content, than most $60 games, and for $10 less. That part is fact. Whether or not that content suits an individual's personal tastes is where opinion comes in, but that could apply to EVERY game ever created, so the pricing debate is ultimately irrelevant.

No, it is not incorrect. You've given "facts' for why you feel it's worth $50 and I don;t think they support your case. I've given "facts" for why I don't feel it's worth $50 and you don;t think they support my case. Bottom line is, you feel it's worth $50 and I don;t feel that it's worth even close to $50.

[DirtyJerz32]

I think it all comes down to this.

If you want to pay $49.99 for it than go ahead and do it.

If you don't and you think it's over priced, then don't buy it.

I'm sorry but, the fact that this conversation is still going on is crazy.

NFL2k5 came out at $19.99 and 3 years later, with huge decrease in features APF 2k8 came out at $59.99. Was APF worth $59.99? No, that's why they lowered the price. Nobody hear knows how long NBA Jam will be $49.99. My point is, companies want to make money and that's all. No company is in the business of not making money.

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Quote: Originally Posted by DirtyJerz32

I think it all comes down to this. If you want to pay $49.99 for it than go ahead and do it. If you don't and you think it's over priced, then don't buy it. I'm sorry but, the fact that this conversation is still going on is crazy. NFL2k5 came out at $19.99 and 3 years later, with huge decrease in features APF 2k8 came out at $59.99. Was APF worth $59.99? No, that's why they lowered the price. Nobody hear knows how long NBA Jam will be $49.99. My point is, companies want to make money and that's all. No company is in the business of not making money.

This should really be the bottom line of any argument here. "Speak" with your money.

[DickDalewood]

Quote: Originally Posted by metal134

No, it is not incorrect. You've given "facts' for why you feel it's worth $50 and I don;t think they support your case. I've given "facts" for why I don't feel it's worth $50 and you don;t think they support my case. Bottom line is, you feel it's worth $50 and I don;t feel that it's worth even close to $50.

I said the market justifies the price. Whether or not you want to purchase it for that is your call, as is the case with EVERY game.

Like DirtyJerz said, it's hilarious that this is even a conversation honestly, as these same "arguments" could be made about every game released.