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fpac · 06-09-2004, 05:47 PM

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gooberstabone said:

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fpac said:

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artisanCG said:
They are very confident in their game. This is a not of move of desperation. They want to make sure that everyone can afford to try it.

I don't understand this. If they are that confident of their game, why not go full price instead of selling it for what you can buy a 2 year old game for?

Disclaimer : This isn't a shot at the game, I have no allegence to any game/company cause I don't get compensation from them.

I think it's a good move.

Sega has been selling about 400,000 units or so, to Madden's 4 Million. At 50 bucks a pop that's $20Mil for Sega.

They figure that with a low price, many people will buy BOTH games. Then they can even go after the Fever and Gameday players and even some Madden players by releasing the game early. They're so confident that their game is good that they feel many will say, "Why plunk down $50 more bucks when I'm already playing a great game?"

At $20, as soon as they sell over just ONE million copies they'll already exceed the profits they've been making each year.

I agree with what you are saying AS LONG AS the game is released before Madden. If it comes out afterwards, then this doesn't accomplish much, IMO.

Brandwin · 06-09-2004, 05:47 PM

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MikeCO said:
Just pre-ordered from Gamestop. Made my day!

Get a confirmation email yet? I havent butn when I put the tracking number in, it says I havr order etc.

bdunn13 · 06-09-2004, 05:47 PM

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gooberstabone said:

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fpac said:

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artisanCG said:
They are very confident in their game. This is a not of move of desperation. They want to make sure that everyone can afford to try it.

I don't understand this. If they are that confident of their game, why not go full price instead of selling it for what you can buy a 2 year old game for?

Disclaimer : This isn't a shot at the game, I have no allegence to any game/company cause I don't get compensation from them.

I think it's a good move.

Sega has been selling about 400,000 units or so, to Madden's 4 Million. At 50 bucks a pop that's $20Mil for Sega.

They figure that with a low price, many people will buy BOTH games. Then they can even go after the Fever and Gameday players and even some Madden players by releasing the game early. They're so confident that their game is good that they feel many will say, "Why plunk down $50 more bucks when I'm already playing a great game?"

At $20, as soon as they sell over just ONE million copies they'll already exceed the profits they've been making each year.

You are basing your #s of the idea that all that 50 bucks goes to Sega which is not true.

TheTruth916 · 06-09-2004, 05:48 PM

This is just what i got from talking to a Rep from EB Games.

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On your site you have ESPN NFL 2005 for $19.99 is that the real price? and if I would pre-order it at that price would you have to honor that?

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Hello,

Thank you for contacting EBgames.com.

I am not sure where you see that price. Please provide me with a link so I may view the game.

Best Regards,
Ryan
EBgames.com

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here is the link http://ebgames.com/ebx/product/243255.asp

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Hello,

Thank you for contacting EBgames.com.

Yes, today the price of the game is $19.99. If you would like to preorder and get the game at this price, please place your order while it lasts. Unfortunately, if you do not place the order while the price is currently shown on the website, and decide to place the order tomorrow and the price has risen, we will not be able to honor the $19.99 if the price has gone up.

Do keep in mind that when you preorder the game, it secures your order and your credit card will not be charged until the game is shipped.

If you require further assistance, we are available 7 days a week from 8 AM to Midnight EST.

Have a great day!
Annette
EBgames.com

Longhorn33 · 06-09-2004, 05:48 PM

I just pre ordered too...first time I have ever purchased ESPN....what a deal.....Hats off on the game plan for 2005

fpac · 06-09-2004, 05:48 PM

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DookieMowf said:
fpac, hopefully both are true. Not sure if I would even get Madden on release date if ESPN comes out the last week of july. Probably could hold off on Madden untill Christmas, being that NCAA will still be just two weeks old and my NFL game is already out.

That's true. Alot of people though would still pay $50 for Madden if ESPN came out at $20 a week later though just to get their football fix.

SubZ · 06-09-2004, 05:50 PM

Just ordered from Ebgames.com. Used my $20 UT2K4 gift voucher. Got overnight shipping. $10.78 shipped. W00t! This just made my day.

dust247 · 06-09-2004, 05:51 PM

I will be really mad if I can't by the game in stores for $20.

06-09-2004, 05:47 PM	#145
fpac MVP OVR: 15 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 3,830	Re: ESPN NFL 2005 Launching @ $19.99 Quote: *gooberstabone said:* Quote: *fpac said:* Quote: *artisanCG said:* They are very confident in their game. This is a not of move of desperation. They want to make sure that everyone can afford to try it. I don't understand this. If they are that confident of their game, why not go full price instead of selling it for what you can buy a 2 year old game for? Disclaimer : This isn't a shot at the game, I have no allegence to any game/company cause I don't get compensation from them. I think it's a good move. Sega has been selling about 400,000 units or so, to Madden's 4 Million. At 50 bucks a pop that's $20Mil for Sega. They figure that with a low price, many people will buy BOTH games. Then they can even go after the Fever and Gameday players and even some Madden players by releasing the game early. They're so confident that their game is good that they feel many will say, "Why plunk down $50 more bucks when I'm already playing a great game?" At $20, as soon as they sell over just ONE million copies they'll already exceed the profits they've been making each year. I agree with what you are saying AS LONG AS the game is released before Madden. If it comes out afterwards, then this doesn't accomplish much, IMO.

06-09-2004, 05:47 PM	#146
Brandwin Hall Of Fame OVR: 50 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 30,643	Re: ESPN NFL 2005 Launching @ $19.99 Quote: *MikeCO said:* Just pre-ordered from Gamestop. Made my day! Get a confirmation email yet? I havent butn when I put the tracking number in, it says I havr order etc.

06-09-2004, 05:47 PM	#147
bdunn13 GATA OVR: 19 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 4,499	Re: ESPN NFL 2005 Launching @ $19.99 Quote: *gooberstabone said:* Quote: *fpac said:* Quote: *artisanCG said:* They are very confident in their game. This is a not of move of desperation. They want to make sure that everyone can afford to try it. I don't understand this. If they are that confident of their game, why not go full price instead of selling it for what you can buy a 2 year old game for? Disclaimer : This isn't a shot at the game, I have no allegence to any game/company cause I don't get compensation from them. I think it's a good move. Sega has been selling about 400,000 units or so, to Madden's 4 Million. At 50 bucks a pop that's $20Mil for Sega. They figure that with a low price, many people will buy BOTH games. Then they can even go after the Fever and Gameday players and even some Madden players by releasing the game early. They're so confident that their game is good that they feel many will say, "Why plunk down $50 more bucks when I'm already playing a great game?" At $20, as soon as they sell over just ONE million copies they'll already exceed the profits they've been making each year. You are basing your #s of the idea that all that 50 bucks goes to Sega which is not true.

06-09-2004, 05:48 PM	#148
TheTruth916 All Star OVR: 21 Join Date: Aug 2002 Blog Entries: 1	Re: ESPN NFL 2005 Launching @ $19.99 This is just what i got from talking to a Rep from EB Games. Quote: Question On your site you have ESPN NFL 2005 for $19.99 is that the real price? and if I would pre-order it at that price would you have to honor that? Answer Hello, Thank you for contacting EBgames.com. I am not sure where you see that price. Please provide me with a link so I may view the game. Best Regards, Ryan EBgames.com Question here is the link http://ebgames.com/ebx/product/243255.asp Answer Hello, Thank you for contacting EBgames.com. Yes, today the price of the game is $19.99. If you would like to preorder and get the game at this price, please place your order while it lasts. Unfortunately, if you do not place the order while the price is currently shown on the website, and decide to place the order tomorrow and the price has risen, we will not be able to honor the $19.99 if the price has gone up. Do keep in mind that when you preorder the game, it secures your order and your credit card will not be charged until the game is shipped. If you require further assistance, we are available 7 days a week from 8 AM to Midnight EST. Have a great day! Annette EBgames.com

06-09-2004, 05:48 PM	#149
Longhorn33 Operation Sports Fan OVR: 9 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 309	Re: ESPN NFL 2005 Launching @ $19.99 I just pre ordered too...first time I have ever purchased ESPN....what a deal.....Hats off on the game plan for 2005

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06-09-2004, 05:48 PM	#150
fpac MVP OVR: 15 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 3,830	Re: ESPN NFL 2005 Launching @ $19.99 Quote: *DookieMowf said:* fpac, hopefully both are true. Not sure if I would even get Madden on release date if ESPN comes out the last week of july. Probably could hold off on Madden untill Christmas, being that NCAA will still be just two weeks old and my NFL game is already out. That's true. Alot of people though would still pay $50 for Madden if ESPN came out at $20 a week later though just to get their football fix.

06-09-2004, 05:50 PM	#151
SubZ MVP OVR: 7 Join Date: Jul 2002	Re: ESPN NFL 2005 Launching @ $19.99 Just ordered from Ebgames.com. Used my $20 UT2K4 gift voucher. Got overnight shipping. $10.78 shipped. W00t! This just made my day.

06-09-2004, 05:51 PM	#152
dust247 MVP OVR: 14 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: SD	Re: ESPN NFL 2005 Launching @ $19.99 I will be really mad if I can't by the game in stores for $20.

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