No doubt that handheld gaming has increased in cost over the years. One of the things that always surprises me is how slowly software prices have risen as well. Atlus seems to have been trying to add a premium price tag to their titles, starting with last year’s 3DS exclusive Shin Megami Tensei IV. They justified their price tag due to the fact that it was translated and released so quickly (2 months after its Japanese release).
It seems that they want to continue this trend with the upcoming Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth since Amazon and Gamestop have both listed the title for $49.99. Speedy translation? This title took 4 months, 50% more time to be brought over than their last premium priced title, Shin Megami Tensei IV. Shin Magami Tensei IV also came in a nice limited edition box set if you bought a first print run of the game. That included an awesome 176 page strategy guide with concept art, eight track CD and a collectible slipcase while Persona Q only has 12 tarot cards.
What do you guys think? Is $49.99 too steep for any Nintendo 3DS game? Let us know in the comments.
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I’m not a fan of Atlus’ limited editions. I have the SMTIV one and as nice as the box is, the stategy guide covers only half the game and the CD has only a few tracks. Same with Etrian Odyssey Untold, just a few tracks on the disc. I’d rather one full soundtrack or one full strategy guide