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MI:Special Edition Price Information!(?)

Armand1880Armand1880
edited July 2009 in Tales of Monkey Island
From Destructoid.com:
"The game will run players on Xbox 360 800 MS Points, which translates to $9.99 on Steam. Who’s thinking about picking this one up?"

Really?! $10? I would have gladly paid $20-$30 for this. $10 seems really low to me...but if this is the truth, how awesome!
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  • PariahKingPariahKing
    edited July 2009
    Ten dollars? Really?

    Hell, I'll GLADLY buy it on Steam and Xbox. As low as this price seems, they might make a crap ton more money this way than they would've simply because it's so cheap for such a value.
  • EstelEstel
    edited July 2009
    If true, that would be nothing short of fantastical.
  • IrishmileIrishmile
    edited July 2009
    I think $10-$20 is fair... considering the visuals are still pretty clunky.... if they had gone all balls on fluid animation then maybe I could see pricing a little higher.
  • giant_frying_pangiant_frying_pan
    edited July 2009
    I think that price is about right. $15 would have been justified, given the new visuals and voices (whatever you think about the quality of them).

    I'll probably double dip in the end, but I'm getting it for 360 first.
  • backslashbackslash
    edited July 2009
    I don't care if it was $50 I'd still buy it! :P If it were on a disc that is. Very happy with US$10-15 for a digital download
  • Secret FawfulSecret Fawful
    edited July 2009
    I'm incredibly happy to hear that this isn't beyond my pocket; hopefully they'll do a retail version as well someday so I can finally see SOMI sitting happily on my shelf. I'd guess retail would probably be about twenty dollars?
  • vague_hitvague_hit
    edited July 2009
    i've already mentally bought it. just waiting for the chance to do it for real :P
  • tgeorgictgeorgic
    edited July 2009
    i thought the secret of monkey island was to never pay more than $20 for a game.
  • SantarSantar
    edited July 2009
    Probably going to be way overpriced on steam for us Europeans as usual :(
  • Angel SummonerAngel Summoner
    edited July 2009
    Santar wrote: »
    Probably going to be way overpriced on steam for us Europeans as usual :(


    Don't forget how expensive it is to send the internets overseas, I expect a really big ship is needed to cart all of these web pages and downloads across the Atlantic. Probably two ships. :D
  • GraywingGraywing
    edited July 2009
    Santar wrote: »
    Probably going to be way overpriced on steam for us Europeans as usual :(

    Yes... thats steam for you..

    Steam: "1 USD = 1 EUR" ... $10 = €10 = $13.92 ~= +40% ..

    sending those bytes over the ocean must have become very expensive ..:rolleyes:
  • GraywingGraywing
    edited July 2009
    Angel Summoner wrote: »
    Don't forget how expensive it is to send the internets overseas, I expect a really big ship is needed to cart all of these web pages and downloads across the Atlantic. Probably two ships. :D

    Don't forget the cost of protecting the bytes from pirate attacks!
  • GuineaGuinea
    edited July 2009
    I had to go through 1 week of trouble after I bought a boxed version of HL1, because the system didn't accept that I already have Steam installed. I am not a fan of Steam and their pricing policies for Europe don't help that either...
  • harlequ1nharlequ1n
    edited July 2009
    Graywing wrote: »
    Don't forget the cost of protecting the bytes from pirate attacks!
    And the risk of scurvy!
  • thin029thin029
    edited July 2009
    $10?? I'm going to buy one for each friend AND family member

    HAHA
  • BlueToxicBlueToxic
    edited July 2009
    Santar wrote: »
    Probably going to be way overpriced on steam for us Europeans as usual :(
    Not according to the guy writing on their twitter, I asked about it and he replied.
  • Guybrush ThreepwoodGuybrush Threepwood
    edited July 2009
    That's basically £6, but I'm sure it'll be bumped up to £10. That's still a very reasonable price though, and one that wont put me out of too much when I buy the retail release down the line... hopefully!
  • Rather DashingRather Dashing
    edited July 2009
    I was expecting 1200, to be honest. Look at Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix. All the same, I definitely won't complain. The rule of thumb for XBLA releases for retro 2D games seems to be 400 if you do absolutely nothing to the thing or 800-1200 if you're "remaking" or "remixing" it drastically.
  • Olaus PetrusOlaus Petrus
    edited July 2009
    Armand1880 wrote: »
    From Destructoid.com:
    "The game will run players on Xbox 360 800 MS Points, which translates to $9.99 on Steam. Who’s thinking about picking this one up?"

    Really?! $10? I would have gladly paid $20-$30 for this. $10 seems really low to me...but if this is the truth, how awesome!

    Price isn't bad, but I rather wait that it's available in other places besides Steam.
  • DideroDidero
    edited July 2009
    Graywing wrote: »
    Yes... thats steam for you..

    Steam: "1 USD = 1 EUR" ... $10 = €10 = $13.92 ~= +40% ..

    sending those bytes over the ocean must have become very expensive ..:rolleyes:

    Don't forget though, that the cost of living is different between Europe and the US. I'm not sure, but I think you can buy roughly the same with $100 in American stores, as you can with €100 in European shops.
    Europe has been spoiled with Steam's prices in the past, it was almost inevitable Steam would adjust it.
  • Olaus PetrusOlaus Petrus
    edited July 2009
    Didero wrote: »
    Don't forget though, that the cost of living is different between Europe and the US. I'm not sure, but I think you can buy roughly the same with $100 in American stores, as you can with €100 in European shops.
    Europe has been spoiled with Steam's prices in the past, it was almost inevitable Steam would adjust it.

    Whole point of buying stuff from the States is that the currency exchange rates help you to get stuff cheaper than from the Eurozone. Otherwise I just can buy same games from European stores. Although there are differences even between the Euro countries and I sometimes order stuff from Germany because they give better discounts there than in Finland.
  • SantarSantar
    edited July 2009
    BlueToxic wrote: »
    Not according to the guy writing on their twitter, I asked about it and he replied.

    I don't see anything on lucasarts twitter about the price point for Europeans on steam.
    Got any link?
  • LittleBuddyLittleBuddy
    edited July 2009
    Great pricing, I was actually expecting a 15€/$ price tag. Awesome :D
  • BlueToxicBlueToxic
    edited July 2009
    Santar wrote: »
    I don't see anything on lucasarts twitter about the price point for Europeans on steam.
    Got any link?
    It was a PM so I don't have a link, sorry.
  • EstelEstel
    edited July 2009
    Either way, will find out soon.
  • Threepwood4LifeThreepwood4Life
    edited July 2009
    Didn't LucasArts themselves say price details will be announced on Wednesday?
  • jp-30jp-30
    edited July 2009
    Olaus Petrus wrote: »
    Price isn't bad, but I rather wait that it's available in other places besides Steam.

    The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition will be made available on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and PC via Steam and other online distribution channels.
  • vacacionerovacacionero
    edited July 2009
    Didero wrote: »
    Don't forget though, that the cost of living is different between Europe and the US. I'm not sure, but I think you can buy roughly the same with $100 in American stores, as you can with €100 in European shops.
    Europe has been spoiled with Steam's prices in the past, it was almost inevitable Steam would adjust it.

    Well, I'm fried here in Argentina if i talk about steam prices (or whatever game i may buy from international digital downloads)

    every dollar is about 3,80 pesos. 10 dollars through steam it costs me 38,40 pesos

    With a dollar you don't buy here so much
    By example a 600cm3 coca cola costs 3,50 pesos (about a dollar)

    I'm working in a major bank occupying an average position in the organization and i get 3400 pesos per month (about 900 dollars)

    take your own conclusions :)
  • TestTypeTestType
    edited July 2009
    I honestly wasn't expecting it to be much more than $10, $15 at the absolute most. I mean it's an old and somewhat short game and the update is rather minor when all is said and done. But yes, as a fan I'd probably still buy it if it was up to $30 although I would honestly feel pretty ripped off at that price.
  • FuryFury
    edited July 2009
    $10?!?

    I seriously thought $20ish.

    I'm definitely getting it now, even though I would have paid $20 for it.

    You gotta remember, it is short, so it makes sense.
  • Olaus PetrusOlaus Petrus
    edited July 2009
    TestType wrote: »
    I honestly wasn't expecting it to be much more than $10, $15 at the absolute most. I mean it's an old and somewhat short game and the update is rather minor when all is said and done. But yes, as a fan I'd probably still buy it if it was up to $30 although I would honestly feel pretty ripped off at that price.

    I wouldn't call it short, if we compare it to other adventure titles like Full Throttle. Sure I complete it in evening or two, but that's because I know solution to every puzzle. First time I completed SMI it took a lot longer (more than a week). Few adventures offer entertainment for more than week or two, unless puzzle design is really bad (and then I wouldn't call it entertainment).

    For an adventure gaming novice that is going to be really good offer, because they will get a lot more out of it than we will.
  • ElaineMarleyThreepwoodElaineMarleyThreepwood
    edited July 2009
    Guybrush Threepwood wrote: »
    That's basically £6, but I'm sure it'll be bumped up to £10. That's still a very reasonable price though, and one that wont put me out of too much when I buy the retail release down the line... hopefully!

    Guybrush? Is that really you? ;)

    Anyways $10?! I can actually afford it! Yay!
  • TestTypeTestType
    edited July 2009
    Olaus Petrus wrote: »
    I wouldn't call it short, if we compare it to other adventure titles like Full Throttle. Sure I complete it in evening or two, but that's because I know solution to every puzzle. First time I completed SMI it took a lot longer (more than a week). Few adventures offer entertainment for more than week or two, unless puzzle design is really bad (and then I wouldn't call it entertainment).

    For an adventure gaming novice that is going to be really good offer, because they will get a lot more out of it than we will.

    This is certainly true, but I was also thinking in terms of the amount of work the developer needed to spend to update this game. It is relatively short when it comes to locations, dialogue and the sort so there's not a whole lot they had to do to update it and thus I feel like a higher price point couldn't be justified for a previously developed game with improvements.
  • airair
    edited July 2009
    Is it possible to register an US Steam Account from Europe?

    I'm new to the whole downloadble games thing, and not that high on cash, so saving 40% due to the current dollar exchange to euros would be really nice.
  • MarillMarill
    edited July 2009
    Ack I joined Steam. They say they accept Paypal, but knowing my luck so far with it, it probably wont accept mine. *fingers crossed* :P
  • jp-30jp-30
    edited July 2009
    TestType wrote: »
    T... there's not a whole lot they had to do to update it and thus I feel like a higher price point couldn't be justified for a previously developed game with improvements.

    ???

    They fully voiced it, pulled Earl Boen out of retirement, and rerecorded the whole score with an orchestra.
  • jp-30jp-30
    edited July 2009
    Marill wrote: »
    Ack I joined Steam. They say they accept Paypal, but knowing my luck so far with it, it probably wont accept mine. *fingers crossed* :P

    It's not a steam exclusive.
  • MarillMarill
    edited July 2009
    I know.

    I don't know where else to buy the Secret remake :P My options are limited
  • TestTypeTestType
    edited July 2009
    jp-30 wrote: »
    ???

    They fully voiced it, pulled Earl Boen out of retirement, and rerecorded the whole score with an orchestra.

    Voices are not that many in Secret of Monkey Island. The characters are few and not much dialogue compared to the other games.
    According to Lucasarts the score is not orchestrated. It's computer made with bits and pieces of newly recorded live instruments. Check the interviews and impressions if you don't believe me.

    Look, I'm not downplaying the work and effort for the special edition, I wholly appreciate it all and I can't wait to play it, all I'm saying is that it shouldn't cost more than $10, $15 at the most. Compare this to new games with months/years of development behind the game concept and mechanics as well as visuals, composing and recording new music and recording lots of dialogue, games that sell for between $30-$50 or sometimes less.
  • TrazTraz
    edited July 2009
    Taken from:
    http://www.vg247.com/2009/06/29/monkey-island-special-edition-for-wiiwarepsn-new-platform-announce-soon/

    The Grauniad caught up with Monkey Island Special Edition producer, Craig Derrick who teased that the up-until-now-Xbox-Live-and-PC-only title could be heading to PlayStation 3 and Wii. Derrick hinted further that the game would be heading to a new, unannounced platform.
    Why Xbox Live and not Wiiware or PSN?
    Well, we never said we wouldn’t be on Wiiware or PSN now did we? The truth is, though, Xbox Live offers a great user experience and downloadable service to gamers and we think it’s a great platform to launch the game on. And, of course, the game will also be available on PC via digital download, plus we may have another platform announcement to make very, very soon

    _______________________________________________________________________________

    In otherwords You will see it on PSN (Playstation 3) as a PS3 / PSP downloadable game so they get both another console and a handheld as well.
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