"If you want to spend more on the new James Bond game from the makers of Hitman, you'll apparently be able to. Another Amazon listing reveals a collector's edition that costs $300. There is no word on what may be in the collector's edition to justify the price tag, but the description says the package weighs six pounds. Listings for the $300 edition were discovered for all platforms except Nintendo Switch 2."
"Industry experts believe people are ready and willing to pay $80 or more for new games, and that it's just a matter of time before higher price points for games become normalized. For now, though, many companies are sticking with $70 for new games (and also offering more expensive premium editions and selling lots of DLC and microtransactions at the same time)."
Amazon listings indicate the IO Interactive-developed 007 First Light has a standard edition priced at $70 and a collector's edition listed at $300. The $300 package description lists a six-pound weight and appears across platforms except Nintendo Switch 2. 007 First Light is scheduled for release in 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, and PC. The game will present an origin story for James Bond. Industry commentary notes a trend toward higher game prices, citing Mario Kart World's $80 price and mixed publisher stances on raising base game costs.
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