>Maybe it is more sinister. The protection seemed to mainly be directed to >stopping illegal imports, or that's at the top of the list on this subject >in the PSX mags. Don't know why because all the imports seem to cost more >and aren't always in English. Maybe if the station wasn't protected the >games would be cheaper?
This is most peoples misconception, games cost so much 'cause SHOP want 40% , Licenses want 12-25% (Sony , Nintendo , Sega) Developers usually get 2-5% MAX And lastly Games are not MAIN STREAM like MUSIC CD's , take GT for PSX , has only sold 2 million world wide , which is SMALL Chris
