How Sony made a $60 game and sold it for $20

06.10.2008
Don't tell Sony, but Wipeout HD shouldn't be US$20. It should be at least $30-40, and given its high-fidelity good-looks, proven gameplay, and online multiplayer, maybe even $60 (especially when compared to other PS3 games).

Whatever the case, there's Wipeout HD -- sitting next to other downloadable games on the PlayStation store and priced to move. After enjoying the game for the last week, GamePro sought answers. Why, Sony? Why!!??

Here's why, according to director Tony Buckley of Studio Liverpool.

GamePro: Why sell Wipeout HD for $20 when other traditional PSN games like Warhawk and GT5 Prologue sell for $40?

Tony Buckley: We can't comment on the pricing of other PSN titles (each territory's Marketing Dept determines pricing), but with regards to Wipeout HD, we feel it's a great value. For the first time, the line between downloadable game and full-price offering has been blurred, which is something we are very proud of.

Was a retail release ever considered?