PS3 software cheaper in Europe

[wraggster]

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has given the pricing details for its first-party launch line-up in Europe, and the numbers are looking far more wallet-pleasing than the actual hardware.

£39.99 GBP is what flagship PS3 games Motorstorm and Resistance: Fall of Man will cost you at launch (that's €59.99 for our other friends in Europe), £10 GBP cheaper than what Microsoft charges for its first party games.

In addition to the disc-based content Sony has also confirmed the costing of downloadable PlayStation Network titles, noting that games such as flOw, Super Rub a Dub and Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection will be made available for an introductory period "at prices which range from €2.99 to €9.99" depending on the title.

Other first-party content available on the PlayStation Network such as game items and video content will be priced at a "sliding scale" of charges starting as low as £0.99 GBP.

SCEE president and CEO David Reeves said of the games prices: "Not only will it be completely free to register on the PLAYSTATIONNetwork with no subscription fees and access to many free demos, but with these competitive prices for additional content we are able to offer the consumer both top quality games on Blu-ray discs and a whole range of downloadable content from the PLAYSTATIONNetwork.

"With over 30 first and third party disc and network games available at launch, we are confident that this will be one of the most successful launches of all time."

It's nice to see that we'll be subjected to reasonable game prices after chucking our notes on Sony's console powerhouse, and it does take some of the blow away from that hefty price tag (a little bit, anyway). How will Microsoft react to Sony's software undercutting? We're already heading to the Microwave with the Popcorn.

via cvg

[ElRazur]

So why are those who do nothing but bicker about sony screwing european market? I dare them to post now.

[mavsman4457]

This is good news. Very good news. Sony will arise as the victor in the end and many will be surprised when they look back on the bad start that the PS3 had.

[MystD]

60€ is still pretty much for a game.

Playstation 3 = 650€ + 60€ per game

Wii = 250€ and most games are 50€ or less.

I'll still buy a PS3, but just because I'm a Virtua Fighter fan.