NFL Tour to be $10 cheaper than the standard?
November 3, 2007 by pastapadre
Gamespot/EB Games now displays NFL Tour as having a price drop to $49.99 with Amazon having added Tour at the same $49.99. This would represent a $10 savings over all the EA Sports titles that have been released for the 360/PS3 so far.
Changes such as this only happen when they get specific information. It seems likely that EA will be presenting the new title at a reduced and more consumer friendly price, and other retailers have since followed with the price adjustment.
Could this be a sign of a shift in pricing strategy EA wide? Recently EA CEO John Riccitiello commented that it may be coming time to embrace change to the thought that games needed to stay at the current $59.99 level.
I dont know if this is the first step in a new plan but it certainly is positive news. A more reasonable price for a brand new title such as NFL Tour will make it easier for people to justify taking a chance on it. It is a good idea when trying to build up what could potentially be a new franchise.
NFL Tour is set to release on Tuesday January 8th for the 360 and PS3.
Definitely a buy for me. The lower price just confirms it. Hopefully this will start a trend with everyone else (or at least EA).
very smart EA, i was going to get this game anyway, but the 10$ cut certinly puts it on the top of list..finnaly a price cut..60 is too much
My guess is they know this is going to be a niche title and they are trying to entice those on the fence to pick it up. I will be shocked to see Madden or NCAA Football 09 at $50 for the 360 or PS3.
They know it is not going to sell very well, so why not $70 or $80?
They did the same thing with Head Coach.
tdoggy wrote:
Head Coach was only PS2/Xbox/PC though.
Bukktown wrote:
Because then they would sell even less copies.
But still it’s the principle of it being a new title that is most likely only going to be released every two years,if that.
but head coach was out before next-gen took hold…
anyway this game is like blitz. those ‘arcade’ type games should be cheaper since they have less value and/or use.