> >How much would you pay for an Oystron cart? I was thinking about $16. But
> >try to answer like if you were the programmer... :-)
How much does it cost to produce artwork? (labels & manual)
Bob?
To make a brand new cart (new case, new board, chip) would cost around
$10. This is a *very* conservative estimate (i.e. expensive). $5 is a more
reasonable estimate (used case, new board, chip, high quantities), but still
somewhat conservative.
I'd say (from a programmer's standpoint) that I'd be happy with $5 over cost.
But then, I haven't suffered through writing a game. :)
...$10 would be better...
>From a consumer's standpoint, I won't buy a new cartridge for more than $20
shipped. Unless it's some absolutely huge RPG (hint,hint). I might pay more
for a "special edition" with nicer artwork...I dunno....
-Chris
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