Why are the console versions of indie games so expensive?
Take Poi for instance. Neat looking 3D platformer I've been interested in just released today on the PS Store. It's listed at $26.99 CDN whereas the same game is like $15 CDN on Steam.
Also, seems like sometimes Canadians get ripped off with the currency conversion. Sometimes I'll see a $15 USD game be priced at $25-$27 CDN. Why? Using the proper conversion we would be looking at $19-$20. Seems a little unnecessary to add the extra dollars.
I have 7 PSN games in my wishlist right now. Just waiting for them to drop in price. The good thing with the PS store is that they have constant flash sales and deals..hell I've bought like 10 discounted games within the past week. But some of these just seem overpriced for indie games, IMO. Especially when you consider most are like 5-7 hour experiences. Hard to justify them at full price when they're generally so short. But at $10 a piece or so that's an easy yes. I've seen some awesome indie titles drop to as low as 80% off. Just gotta be patient I suppose.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove - $33.49
Skylar & Plux: Adventure On Clover Island - $19.99
Little Nightmares - $24.99
Salt and Sanctuary - $17.99
Ittle Dew 2 - $26.99
Hyper Light Drifter - $19.99
Poi - $26.99
Maybe I've just been spoiled by the flash sales and PS Plus discounts/deals, but am I wrong in thinking these are a tad bit pricy?