XBOX360: How come there aren't more Platinum hits out there?
03-29-09, 09:17 PM
#1
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XBOX360: How come there aren't more Platinum hits out there?
Just curious...you mean to tell me COD4 & GTAIV haven't reached this status yet or is the solely just a money thing?
I mainly ask this due to the amount of used copied of games you can get for cheap prices elsewhere. Just wondering why more games aren't offered at the platinum hits price.
I mainly ask this due to the amount of used copied of games you can get for cheap prices elsewhere. Just wondering why more games aren't offered at the platinum hits price.
03-29-09, 10:12 PM
#4
DVD Talk Godfather
Re: XBOX360: How come there aren't more Platinum hits out there?
I'd say because the games are still selling well that an official price drop isn't worth doing.
03-29-09, 10:16 PM
#5
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Re: XBOX360: How come there aren't more Platinum hits out there?
Probably the same reason we don't see more "sales" like in the $10-$15 off range.
03-29-09, 11:19 PM
#6
gamer for life
Re: XBOX360: How come there aren't more Platinum hits out there?
When sales slow down enough on a game, and a combination of things happen with the main thing being it sold over 400,000 copies (debatable) you will see Platinum status. Call of Duty Modern might do this after Call of Duty Modern 2 comes out.
Last edited by foxdvd; 03-29-09 at 11:20 PM. Reason: edit
03-29-09, 11:29 PM
#7
DVD Talk Hero
Re: XBOX360: How come there aren't more Platinum hits out there?
They'll do it when they stop selling well. There is no automatic status change...it's just when they feel like it.
03-30-09, 12:38 AM
#8
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Re: XBOX360: How come there aren't more Platinum hits out there?
Exactly. During my time at EB Games, people who complain all the time over how Halo was still selling for full price even though it was the best selling game on XBOX. The answer is simple: If it's still selling well at $50, why drop the price?
03-30-09, 01:07 AM
#9
Re: XBOX360: How come there aren't more Platinum hits out there?
Well, GTA IV recently did drop to $40 new. CoD 4 is a bit puzzling though. I'd figure it be at least $50 by now, since they would obviously want to factor $10 more to the price due to all new version having the DLC built in.
On the other hand, you have Mass Effect with the DLC built in now for $20 new everywhere.
On the other hand, you have Mass Effect with the DLC built in now for $20 new everywhere.
