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Originally Posted by jeff061
No, they don't have to be, but this was a discussion of value and console games cost significantly more than PC games(unless you are buying day 1) despite being years behind the curve.
My point is, there is no "bang for your buck" ideal that you were trying to espouse. You pay more and you get less.
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You pay more if you buy it Day 1. Most people that own a console aren't Day 1 purchasers. Most of them buy for half that price, if not cheaper. I'd argue that the majority of gamers are like me. It's an older demographic to be sure, but one that often doesn't have time to get on a game right when it's released. I usually buy even the AAA games 6-12 months after release. I even look to get GOTY games 6 months after they release, where I get all the content of the best games for $20-30.
Bang for your buck has little to do with a comparison of game prices. I'm paying $400 for a console that lasts me 8-10 years. PC owners are going to be upgrading every 4 years. Also, I love the fact that I don't have all the issues that come with PC releases. I just pop it in and play.