GAME talks UK PS3 Game Prices

After the news we reported earlier today that some UK retailers don't know when the PS3 launch is, the UK's largest videogame retailer, GAME (UK's Retailer of the Year) has allegedly recieved information regarding the price of PS3 games in the UK when it launches in 2007.

We have recieved information that employees in no less than three GAME stores - two of them managers - have began disclosing information that they have supposedly recieved word from Sony about the price of PS3 games.

Since the announcement of the PS3's use of a BluRay drive, people have been afraid the games will cost more. If the claims of these stores are true, these fears are set to be confirmed.

The three stores quoted that PS3 games are going to cost 115 Euros in Europe, and 80 Pounds Sterling in the UK.

One of the store managers also said that this price could rise to at least 150 Euros for certain titles.

Bear in mind this is a rumour coming from sources who work for the GAME company. Take it with a pinch of salt.

If true, this is terrible news for PS3 fans in Europe, yet another blow after the launch delay. It also makes PS3 games £20 more expensive the average Xbox 360 game, and £40 more than one for the Wii.

Here at RPGSite, we're praying this is nothing but an unfounded rumour. Is it even possible to sell games for this much?

At the time of publishing it is Midnight in the UK, and so Sony's offices are closed, but we'll be contacting them in the morning for a statement. Stick with us for an update as soon as we can get through to Sony's offices.