jc100
join:2002-04-10
2 edits | reply to BIGMIKE
Re: Must be a slow news day
I'm not an avid gamer, but I HAVE bought several games in past. Star Craft, Counter Strike, Counter Strike Source, War Craft, etc. I have also bought loads of software too. Yet, my persona; opinion on why I've also downloaded stuff is as follows. I get sick of the price gauging that often takes place for software and games. I know their are development costs and people to pay, but let's be realistic. Companies often OVERLY INFLATE items. Look at a music CD. Most have 1 or 2 good songs, but are 20 dollars. Why do you think people now are wiling to go to the buy per song model? Itunes is a MEGA HIT.
People want to buy what they like, and not be gauged for excess. Personally, I'll tell you where I do buy from for games, Valve. Steam has got the right idea about Downloading Games for 10 or 20 dollars. Why is this smart, well I got the game On my computer and don't have to pay for the packaging, distribution, and cost of a hard copy. This cuts the price in half or more on a lot of things. Sure, I think Valve needs to chop more off the actual price for some stuff bought online. I mean, you aren't given a hard copy and the perks as said above. Still, they are migrating to the right Mindset. Tailor to the needs of customers, and cut out the frivilous crap, and you get people to spend money. |
