Just a week ago Sine Mora EX was given an 8th August release date on PS4 and Xbox One, but didn't have a firm date for Nintendo Switch. Though not necessarily 100% confirmation at this point, the game page has now appeared on the European eShop with that same date for the system - 8th August.
One point to add is that the 'Switch tax' seems to very much be in play here, with a price of £24.99 in the UK store. For comparison current Amazon UK listings for PS4 and Xbox One versions are at £14.99, while the Switch boxed version is that same £24.99; that page still has placeholder dates in all cases, and the 8th August release date doesn't necessarily apply to the physical retail product. We'll follow up with THQ Nordic to clarify.
This scribe is a big fan of the original on PC, and it also played pretty well on Vita albeit visibility was tougher on the Sony portable. We're intrigued to see how the THQ Nordic-published revamp will turn out.
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I'm interested in the this, but I'm happy to wait until the digital price comes down a bit. I would have stretched to £14.99, but I'm just not £24.99 excited about it. Oh yeah. First.
If this becomes the norm it's going to make people wait on sales or go with another option. 10$ more isn't fair for what most likely is a slightly weaker port. I'll wait on a sale as it's not worth it to me just to have it portable.
Uh oh. I really want the physical version of this one but am unsure it will ever get released over here, so I will have to import this baby.
@Spoony_Tech I don't think the 'Switch tax' is the norm, thankfully, as most eShop games have had sensible pricing either similar to or a tiny amount above Steam prices, for example. Just this week Overcooked Special Edition had a sane price compared to PC (when you consider the DLC included as part of it), and Infinite Minigolf is the same price on all stores.
RiME and the THQ Nordic games have stood out because of the physical retail prices. While RiME will now have a sensible download price but still cost more for the cart, I'm a bit surprised Sine Mora is listed as £24.99 on the eShop too. I'm hoping it's in error (as I said in the article, eShop listings aren't 100% confirmation).
Have asked THQ Nordic to confirm the date anyway.
Nothing like a 5 year old port and a rip-off price compared to other versions.
@ThomasBW84 sorry i know this have nothing to do with this article but where is dragon quest heroes 1 & 2 for the switch? I did some research and best buy and gamestop cancelled the preorders and refunded people their money im worried its not coming out in the states or uk.
@tonyp1987 I doubt DQH 1&2 will get a Western release.
@ThomasBW84 Thanks for the response. I did see you're waiting for a comment for the pricing and hope at least the digital lines up with the other digital prices. Physical doesn't bother me too much as I can save 20% off new at Best Buy but eventually with some it will become principle (a lot like the Atlus tax that happened for years on the 3ds) to wait for a sale.
I am gonna end up buying it. Even though I can get it on PS4 I am a sucker and I want Every game possible available to play on the go.
I can't wait for this release. I will however wait for the physical release
£24.99!! going to have to see some full reviews 1st before I commit
Why the hell does the digital version cost more? I get the physical copy costing more due to producing a cartridge/specific-size-box, but digitally? This better not become normal.
£9 on Vita when it launched, this is a ballsy move and it's cost them a sale.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE game is a masterpiece.
Thankfully put my ShopTo order in a while back at £20.76. Still I hope the whole Switch Tax thing ends soonish; although in this case got no choice as its the only one of the 3 consoles I own.
This 'premium' price for Switch games is pissing me off.
If this is Nintendo's idea of attracting 3rd parties, then they are turning into Wario. "Game developers, bring your old games to Switch, you can sell it at a higher price and they will buy it!"
@Nintendian but the game is releasing elsewhere, too. If it had skipped Switch you'd have said: "See? No third parties!", wouldn't you? So your argument is unfair. Anyway, I'm interested but not at the Switch Tax Price, no no
The premium price is down to the fact we're in early into the lifespan of the console, and the physical cartridge medium is typically more expensive than CD to manufacture. Having this physical and portable is a price worth paying for me and I'm keen for devs to support Switch so I'm in.
Game looks fun but I do hope they do lower the price though
Game looks superb, but that's too expensive for now.
It still says 31st December 2017 as the release date on amazon.co.uk. I also want a physical copy.
Im sure the price will go down a bit. I preordered the physical version for 21,70€.
Doubt that the e-shop price will be more expensive.
@Equinox Yes.
Yeah, I'm not paying £25 and I'm in no rush to play it so we'll see who caves first.
Base.com have changed their release date for Sine Mora to August 8th. It's only £20.85 on there too.
I hope this game shows up in the US around the same time. It looks great and is just the kind of game I like to play on the go!
@CptProtonX yea mine shows 21.21 so just a tad north of 21 bucks if you have prime. Odd thing is if you go look at the prime discount now it's says it will be 23.99 at checkout. Anyone have any ideas?
@Jack_Goetz
Thanks for the heads up about base.com. Pre-ordered it from there-£20.85 for the physical copy is a great price.
Now we get to 8th August and today on the eShop the release date changes to TBD. Honestly how hard can this all be Devs/Nintendo.
Most sites showing 8th September now. Have pre-ordered from base.com at £20. Seems about the right price for a physical copy.
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