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XIM 4 Discussions / Re: XIM4 Skins; Smart Translator Pay to Use; Price Point VOTE NOW!!
« on: 09:04 AM - 04/09/14 »
This has nothing to do with 'throwing money' at software after paying for hardware. It's about providing a steady source of income over the life of a product, instead of a large profit up front and basically nothing ongoing.
I find it hard to believe that people who are willing to pay THOUSANDS of dollars to big corporations for consoles, TVs/montiors, games, peripherals, etc. could be so against paying $1-$2 for quality STs and ongoing support from a small studio like XIM. This is how I envision it being priced;
1 ST = $2
5 STs = $9
10 STs = $17
20 STs = $30
How many of you buy more than 10 games per year that require STs? I urge you to stop thinking about how it would impact you personally and look at the bigger picture here. This extra ongoing income could benefit all of us in terms of extra staff, more frequent/better software updates, etc.
This is a solid business model, especially for small businesses who need more steady income. Again, IF they decide to go this route, I would prefer (as a consumer) if the initial hardware cost was discounted. Or there was an offer for x free STs with a XIM purchase.
TLDR; Obsiv needs to decide if he (and his staff) are willing to spend 60+ hours per week providing ongoing support for basically no ongoing revenue.
I find it hard to believe that people who are willing to pay THOUSANDS of dollars to big corporations for consoles, TVs/montiors, games, peripherals, etc. could be so against paying $1-$2 for quality STs and ongoing support from a small studio like XIM. This is how I envision it being priced;
1 ST = $2
5 STs = $9
10 STs = $17
20 STs = $30
How many of you buy more than 10 games per year that require STs? I urge you to stop thinking about how it would impact you personally and look at the bigger picture here. This extra ongoing income could benefit all of us in terms of extra staff, more frequent/better software updates, etc.
This is a solid business model, especially for small businesses who need more steady income. Again, IF they decide to go this route, I would prefer (as a consumer) if the initial hardware cost was discounted. Or there was an offer for x free STs with a XIM purchase.
TLDR; Obsiv needs to decide if he (and his staff) are willing to spend 60+ hours per week providing ongoing support for basically no ongoing revenue.
