Recession, choosy gamers lead to price drops on games
Wed, Feb 4th, 2009 |
Are games getting cheaper? Research by EEDAR seems to show that, while looking at broad trends, more games priced lower than the $59.99 standard MSRP of "seventh generation" games are hitting store shelves. While this trend isn't as clear cut as the graphs may make it look, it's clear that consumers are becoming increasingly focused on the price of their entertainment.
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