FallenValkyrja Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I had a reward certificate to use when I bought the game. End result was paying between $20 and $30 at launch. Sales are a good thing and are to be expected. Not sure if it is still true but back when I was selling games the majority of the money that a game made in its lifetime was usually hit around the second or third week. Sale at the 60 day mark make good business sense especially for one that has an ongoing subscription. ~FV~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavNash Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 For a game that's "failing," I'm having a heck of a time catching a copy of it in stock at my local Walmart or gamestop. I've been trying for two weeks to get a physical copy for my brother for his birthday and was told by both places that if I wanted to be sure to get a copy I should be there on the day the truck arrives because they are still limiting copies to retailers in some regions and the few copies they get, sell within a couple days. I don't know a lot about retail sales but it seems to me if they were having trouble moving units, they wouldn't be limiting stock to certain areas. Also, I'm pretty sure a 10 dollar drop in price 90 days out from release is the norm and indicates nothing more than crafty marketing. That is actually due to a decision EA made I don't know sometime during beta and announced that they would taper sales for the sake of the server load and the experience of those already subbed. That's as sure as I am about the specifics of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jornas Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Perception can have a big impact, so the question is.. Sale prices within 60 days of launch send good or bad message? Don't know about what message it sends, but it seems to be a good business decision. February is one of the slowest months for retail (unless you're in the flower/chocolate/lingerie business). A sale is a good way to entice Bioware fans who've been holding off because they prefer single player games. Also, you want to get as many sales a possible before ME 3 becomes the new Bioware hotness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigitalDreamz Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 $49.99 limited time..... step 2 will be $49.99 all the time step 3) $39.99 and free Jawa then 7 free day tryout....... welcome to Bargain Bin folks! Wait wait wait! At step 3 we get a free Jawa?! Hot Damn!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEwokKiss Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 For a game that's "failing," I'm having a heck of a time catching a copy of it in stock at my local Walmart or gamestop. I've been trying for two weeks to get a physical copy for my brother for his birthday and was told by both places that if I wanted to be sure to get a copy I should be there on the day the truck arrives because they are still limiting copies to retailers in some regions and the few copies they get, sell within a couple days. I don't know a lot about retail sales but it seems to me if they were having trouble moving units, they wouldn't be limiting stock to certain areas. Also, I'm pretty sure a 10 dollar drop in price 90 days out from release is the norm and indicates nothing more than crafty marketing. They only sold 9k units last month according to vgchartz so you should be having hard time getting ur hands on a copy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aisar Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 its logical the game is on sale.. the majority of peopel who want the game already have bought it.. lowering the price will get those who are on the fence about the 60 dollar cost to give it a try..every game company does it... lol no they don't. Try researching how this stuff works. Companies who are selling well DO NOT lower the price this quickly. MW2 was 60 dollars for like, EVER. All going on sale this soon means is sales are underwhelming and they need to...sell more copies. It's actually a very good indication that things are not going well. It's simple marketing and sales logic, if sales are lower than they want, they lower the price of the product. It's not rocket science, I promise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkhosis Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Thanks for the heads up! Great time to grab me a second copy. Although 40 bones is still quite high... Not sure what bargain bins you shop in. Bargain bin to me is Rift for 5 dolla 1 month after launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kourage Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I think you completely fail to understand the history of MMO pricing. What you describe is pretty standard, except for the bargain bin. 3 months in and many MMOs will offer a trial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiam Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) $48.41 on Amazon. *Corrected* $48.41 not $48.51 Edited February 18, 2012 by Tiam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aralt Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Every store I go to, The Old Republic is sold out, and all the game cards are gone, it took me a week to find one, and I was lucky, as game stop had just gotten a new shipment in. While the game has its flaws, its the only other MMO besides lotro, to keep my playing for longer then a month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aisar Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) $48.51 on Amazon. I would actually be surprised if this lower price is true (49.99). I would not think an MMO would lower it's price THAT quickly but then again I don't know the numbers or exactly what is going on so maybe it's not such a strange idea. Edited February 18, 2012 by Aisar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaznolan Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Just on a side note I picked up a copy of skyrim from game in my town for £20 (new pc copy) only 4 weeks after release. Just throwing this in make of it what you will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aisar Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Just on a side note I picked up a copy of skyrim from game in my town for £20 (new pc copy) only 4 weeks after release. Just throwing this in make of it what you will Really? Fascinating..what is going on lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaznolan Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Really? Fascinating..what is going on lol I know I know I rekon its because its the end of the world:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quip Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Wait wait wait! At step 3 we get a free Jawa?! Hot Damn!! Is that in game, or an actual midget in a bathrobe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mephismo Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 WoW has a 50% discount atm:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiam Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 WoW has a 50% discount atm:D It should for as old as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aisar Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 It should for as old as it is. Now that is a move I can understand with WoW being like 7-8 years old now. They need to bring in as many subs as possible right now, let em take all the 14.99s they can but I think lowering the price of the right to play significantly is a brilliant move for Blizzard. 3 months after release, no. I can't see the logic with that unless they are not selling and -must- do something to entice buyers. As in, a lower retail price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiam Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 (edited) Now that is a move I can understand with WoW being like 7-8 years old now. They need to bring in as many subs as possible right now, let em take all the 14.99s they can but I think lowering the price of the right to play significantly is a brilliant move for Blizzard. 3 months after release, no. I can't see the logic with that unless they are not selling and -must- do something to entice buyers. As in, a lower retail price. Aye, well said. I remember 3 months out with WoW, I was still trying to buy copies of the game. There wasn't enough copies for the huge demand for the game. Edited February 18, 2012 by Tiam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gargastoid Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 i'll gladly sell my copy lol, what a disappointment of a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azzras Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 While I am glad you enjoy it, it is a failed launch. A few of us will play, but alas, the game will be F2P soon. Following F2P will also follow open-source, meaning private servers that work better than the actual game will follow suit. How fun. LOL. It'll be f2p in a month. It'll be f2p in 6 months. fail assumptions are fail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erishumlol Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Why don't you make a thread about it. Oh wait... lmao so true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hauvarn Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 LOL. It'll be f2p in a month. It'll be f2p in 6 months. fail assumptions are fail Didn't you hear, they announced f2p for tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oneirophrenia Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 F2P soon! Game is dying! Doooooooom! Bargain bin MMO! Server merge! I have heard the same things for the last 3 MMOs I've played for more than a year. Same ol' s***, different game. Thank goodness that through it all, I have acquired a certain level of immunity towards such inane, repetitive and trifling drivel. *Snore* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerhowse Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 EA does this with all their games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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