You can all put your torches and pitchforks away ... for now.
Microsoft: high Braid and Castle Crashers prices incorrect
by Richard Mitchell 
on Jul 30th 2008 5:45PM
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You can all put your torches and pitchforks away ... for now.
Reader Comments (33)
Posted: Jul 30th 2008 5:55PM Dirty said
The must have read the comment section. Bunch of cheap asses around here
Posted: Jul 30th 2008 6:40PM Dirty said
Tell that to Tim Schaefer. Im sorry but I honestly think that castle crashers is going to be worth a premium. Its very rare to find a developer like the behemoth and they have my support both vocally and financial. As gamers we should help support this sort of creativity and originality, they took a big risk to make this game, I hope that they reap the rewards.
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Posted: Jul 30th 2008 8:39PM 007craft said
yeah value and cheap are to differnt things. I dont get paid much at my job, but $100 is not exactly months of savings to me. I can easily afford a $100 video game. But I would never buy one.
Just because something is affordable doesnt mean not buying it because its priced to high means your cheap.
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Just because something is affordable doesnt mean not buying it because its priced to high means your cheap.
Posted: Jul 30th 2008 6:08PM (Unverified) said
Wow, I would have paid the 1800 points but it's great to know that the price will be lower.
Posted: Jul 30th 2008 6:25PM (Unverified) said
Wow, I would have paid the 1800 points but it's great to know that the price will be lower.
Posted: Jul 30th 2008 6:11PM Magic Whiskey said
So okay, this week in XBLA news we were given love, love was stripped from us, and now love has returned. I'm left shuddering in the corner, hoping the love remains. I hate abusive relationships.
Posted: Jul 30th 2008 6:11PM ZEBRA NINER said
Hahaha! We'll see how "incorrect" those prices are when it comes down to it.
On a side note, I haven't seen any posts under the "X3F Staff" name. Are things returning to normal?! :)
On a side note, I haven't seen any posts under the "X3F Staff" name. Are things returning to normal?! :)
Posted: Jul 31st 2008 11:08AM ZEBRA NINER said
Posted: Jul 30th 2008 6:14PM (Unverified) said
If it those are on 800p (I wil tolerate 1000p) I'm buying it.
Posted: Jul 30th 2008 6:24PM zero2dash said
Yay! Serenity now!!
Posted: Jul 30th 2008 7:33PM czechm8 said
I don't want to be pessimistic, but they only said "incorrect" and not lower prices. This does leave the potential for higher prices, but I think we'll see CC around 1200. I hope.
Posted: Jul 30th 2008 7:38PM Landosystem said
This is how they get you with the XBLA titles, I buy nearly all video games used for around 20 bucks, but without a game disc they can charge 22.50 for a game and no matter how long I wait it will stay that price.
Posted: Jul 30th 2008 7:51PM stupendous52 said
Happy Dance Happy Dance. I was about to boycott CC...Consider my pitchfork returned to the toolshed. But I'll keep my torch out until the real price is revealed.
Posted: Jul 30th 2008 8:08PM (Unverified) said
The prices won't be higher, but I can see CC being 1600, which I will gladly pay.
Posted: Jul 30th 2008 8:21PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
Wasn't it just for Japan anyway?
Posted: Jul 30th 2008 8:43PM 007craft said
all these years of hearing about CC I never even considered the possibility of it being more then 800 ms points. I always told myself it looks semi fun for a while with no replay value and MIGHT be worth the 800 points (need to try a demo). Now I hear its gonna be more then 800 points, I dont even want to bother playing the demo.
As for braid. Does that have a level editor in it? if so, Im all over it, no matter how the game is. If not, Ill probably pass if its more then 400 points (which it will be).
Im just the type of person who loves replayablitiy in my games. I really dont enjoy buying any game, no matter how good it is and 2-3 days later having no desire to play it for the rest of my life because I beat it.
As for braid. Does that have a level editor in it? if so, Im all over it, no matter how the game is. If not, Ill probably pass if its more then 400 points (which it will be).
Im just the type of person who loves replayablitiy in my games. I really dont enjoy buying any game, no matter how good it is and 2-3 days later having no desire to play it for the rest of my life because I beat it.
Posted: Jul 30th 2008 9:39PM Shogan said
Castle Crashers will now be $100 and people will still buy it.
Posted: Jul 30th 2008 9:59PM (Unverified) said
*Puts away pitchfork* Good, I really want to play Castle Crashers but 1800 points was just too much for an XBLA game.
Posted: Jul 30th 2008 10:06PM (Unverified) said
Hah! I TOLD you the prices were wrong! ^_^ (Check other board).. but yeah.. this is good news.
Posted: Jul 30th 2008 10:36PM (Unverified) said
If you paid $67.50 for 5 great games, when you might spend $60.00 + tax for a mediocre one...
Posted: Jul 30th 2008 11:03PM (Unverified) said
Wasn't it announced a while ago Castle Crashers would be 1200 MSP?
Posted: Jul 30th 2008 11:10PM ZenGaijin said
I love how the people that think its too much attack the people that said they would pay.
If you think its too much money then don't fucking pay and shut up about it. $20 OH NO its too expensive! 5 dollars less and its fine WAHHH!
Anyway, instead of bitching on sites about price exercise what companies actually care about....your dollars. That sends a much better message than bitching and moaning to anyone unfortunate to listen.
If you think its too much money then don't fucking pay and shut up about it. $20 OH NO its too expensive! 5 dollars less and its fine WAHHH!
Anyway, instead of bitching on sites about price exercise what companies actually care about....your dollars. That sends a much better message than bitching and moaning to anyone unfortunate to listen.
Posted: Jul 31st 2008 4:59AM Premature ejaculation man said
It costs me $60 for 3,000 points. There's a clear reason why I'm not going to pay for that.
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Posted: Jul 31st 2008 10:18AM Shogan said
I think the problem with castle Crashers isn't that fans of the game won't buy it.. it's getting their friends to also pay up for the game. The less expensive a game is, the more people will buy it... if it's good. The higher the price, the fewer people you can expect to pay up.
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Posted: Jul 31st 2008 2:08AM MisterSmith said
Just as long as neither of these games have weird prices like 1800, I'm good. ($22.50 is kind of an odd spend, y'know?) I can do 1600 or 2000 ($20/$25)
Posted: Jul 31st 2008 7:38AM (Unverified) said
After watching a few videos, I think Castle Crashers will have more longevity. The content (i.e., animal orbs, weapons) and multiplayer make for a much more complete experience; whereas Braid seems like it may get a bit more repetitious far sooner. I would purchase Castle Crashers for up to 1200 points. A price higher than 1200 points would require the reviews of specific people, and further research.
Posted: Jul 31st 2008 7:39AM (Unverified) said
After watching a few videos, I think Castle Crashers will have more longevity. The content (i.e., animal orbs, weapons) and multiplayer make for a much more complete experience; whereas Braid seems like it may get a bit more repetitious far sooner. I would purchase Castle Crashers for up to 1200 points. A price higher than 1200 points would require the reviews of specific people, and further research.
Posted: Jul 31st 2008 8:14AM DjDATZ said
"Microsoft adds that the official prices will be revealed on the Mondays before Braid and Castle Crashers release dates, which are August 4 and 25 respectively."
Right...is that supposed to mean that they WON'T be 800 points each?
Right...is that supposed to mean that they WON'T be 800 points each?
Posted: Aug 7th 2008 2:05AM (Unverified) said
sucks that ms denied 1200 msp for braid...cause thats how much it is :( im still gonna get it but wow is that alot
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