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The standard that's been set so far puts most Nintendo 3DS games in the $20-40 price range. A few of the launch titles can be found for even less than that now, but nothing's out yet that we've seen climb past $40. Capcom will change all of that when it launches Resident Evil: Revelations on February 7 next year.
GameStop's product listing confirms that the game will hit stores carrying a $50 price tag. Kotaku followed up with Capcom to find out why fans will be asked to pony up the same amount that they'd pay for a typical Wii blockbuster. Whether or not you agree, the publisher's reply actually sounds like a very sensible explanation.
"Resident Evil Revelations is an all new Resident Evil title with over 20 hours of gameplay, and cutscenes beautifully rendered in fear-inducing 3D," the statement reads.
"A true console experience on a handheld device, Resident Evil Revelations is an epic title that offers both a single-player campaign for that classic survival horror gaming experience, and an additional RAID mode that can be played cooperatively or single player. To handle all of that data Resident Evil Revelations requires a 4GB cartridge, resulting in a higher price point."
Even once you cut past the PR talk, there's still the basic fact that the game ships on a larger-than-average cartridge. I'd wager that those cost more to make. How much more, I couldn't say, but it certainly justifies the higher price point from Capcom's point of view.
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kksilence
This so reminds me of the pricing when the Legend of Zelda came out for the original 8 bit NES system. It was priced $15-20 over other carts with the "explanation" regarding the increased cost being a gold cartridge and an internal battery to back up memory. (other games at the time required saves to entered as numeric codes the user had to write down) Seemed rational, until a few months later, the standard price point for most games increased the same amount battery or not. I guess they figured out if people will pay more for that game, then they'll pay more for other games as well. Let's hope this isn't just a simple way to squeeze more money out us gamers.
shdwlink5
Actually I'm for this. 4GB 3DS cards are not easy to make. Albeit I'm also against this because Pokemon provides limitless amount of hours and that's only 35$. Granted it's not 3D and doesn't have the high end graphics we'll see in Revelations. A better comparison on the 3DS scale would be Metal Gear Solid 3D. It too is using the 4GB card, but Konami has said nothing about raising the price and I'm sure MGS3D will be the exact same in length. However people should not stray from the fact that this technically is a full blown story on it's own and not some side-story that should be ignored. Also, it's only 10$ more big deal. This will probably be the same amount as PSvita games anyways so why complain. Just because there are cheaper 3DS games with more play time does not mean it's the same. RE:Revelations provides different content and just look at the graphics. I can't wait to see this in 3D (I've watched the trailer and played the demo over and over)
homelessgeek
capcom i disprove of this don't make excuses to jack up prices. i played games for half that price that gave me far more then 20 hours... YOU FAILED
Uldum
"with over 20 hours of gameplay," so basically what should be included in a $40 purchase to begin with. Capcom lost my respect when they sold RE4 "HD (granted they're no longer marketing it that way but they originally did)" in the horrible state it's in, and this price tag does nothing to help them either
lilbrinkie
I've never seen a console title cost more because the game required multiple discs. From a business perspective, this makes some sense. From a consumer perspective, I'll be waiting until the price drops because the game probably won't sell as much as they'd like at launch.
M0dSquad
Hmm. I'm on the fence for this game. The point of having "20 hours of content" is moot in a lot of players books. After watching Speed runs of final fantasy games that was advertised 40+ hours being beaten in less than 8 hours, that doesn't help Capcom prove their point.
I'll wait till the reviews come out, then make an informed decision.
Topsy_Cretes
Yeah, i'd consider getting it on the xbox. But Resident evil 4 is a great buy instead.
Pazuzu98224
That bumped this to a no buy for me. I got Zelda Ocarina of Time for $35 and I guarantee that this game will not be even close to as good.
cracker1138
saw the revelation and assumed assassins creed....im sad now :(
SonyNmbrOneGuy
So Capcom wants the consumer to eat the cost?
Don't tell that to Sony. They've been charging the same price for games released on Blu Ray as their DVD9 counterparts. Blu Rays are far more expensive than DVDs but RE5 wasn't $10 more on PS3.
Sounds like more Capcom BS to me.
ThaSaltShaker
Capcom is continuing to dig themselves deeper into the hole they've dug. They've been ripping off their customers for years, but I still can't get over their "excuse" for canceling MVC3 dlc and created a new game. Blame the earthquake in Japan, Capcom? That's low.
macross2012
LOL so let me get this straight.. The 3DS doesnt sell AT ALL and the way to fix the problem is raising the price of the games..
EPIC FAIL!
kiohto
Im definitely looking forward to its release though. the 3DS has a terribly library of games right now
kiohto
4gb card will cost them much less than $10 extra to produce...
Completist
Sort of makes you wonder if Metal Gear Solid 3DS will cost 50 bucks too.
Raisinbman
Last comment didn't deserve to be featured. That is all.
Madbagofhorses
Lmao, I thought this was AC:Revelations and I about crapped my pants. $50 on that would be amazing!
But no, it's another entry in a series dead to me since 4 was ported so poorly to PC and 5 was just horribad.
Forbiddenn
I guess i will either rent it or pick it up in six months once the price has dropped...
Boogie1188
If they're going to all that trouble, do it for the Xbox 360 and PS3. I'd love that. No one cares for 3D gaming anyway.
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