Is there a 60 dollar version of Modern Warfare 2?

The short answer is no, there is currently no $60 base version of Modern Warfare 2 available on any platform. Activision has priced the standard edition at $70 across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC – a $10 increase from previous Call of Duty titles.

As a passionate COD player myself, I analyzed the pricing strategy for MW2 across different platforms and editions to help fellow gamers understand if the new game is "worth it" at $70:

Modern Warfare 2 Editions & Pricing

• Cross-gen bundle includes PS4/PS5 and Xbox One/Series versions
• Vault Edition has battle pass, character skins, XP boosts

As you can see, $70 is the minimum price across the board for MW2. There are no $60 options or discounts currently available on any platform.

How MW2‘s Pricing Compares to Previous COD Games

Historically, new Call of Duty games retailed for $60 on console and PC over the past decade. Some recent examples:

• Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War – $60 (2020)
• Call of Duty: Vanguard – $60 (2021)

However, with the release of MW2 in 2022, Activision has raised the standard price to $70 on all platforms – a $10 or 17% price hike.

This also makes MW2 one of the first major triple-A franchises to adopt the new $70 "next-gen pricing model" for console games. However, the pricing is consistent for both console and PC players alike.

According to sales trackers, the increased pricing does not seem to have deterred fans so far. MW2 earned over $800 million within the first 3 days – making it the highest ever launch for a COD title.

Why Did Activision Raise Prices?

While Activision hasn‘t commented explicitly, industry experts cite a few key reasons for games hitting $70 now:

• Increased development costs for high quality games
• Desire to increase profit margins in line with inflation
• Trend of $70 pricing seen as "standard" for top franchises
• Assumption fans will pay more for certain AAA brands

I tend to agree with these assessments, as the quality bar for COD games keeps rising in terms of technology, engine improvements, gameplay elements etc. All of this requires more sizable investments.

Of course, some players have also expressed dissatisfaction at the new pricing:

$70 for a Call of Duty game AND a Battle Pass system? No thank you.

— Tyler McVicker (@Tyler_McV) October 27, 2022

This brings up a fair point. With $70 just being the base game, players need to spend even more if they want the full experience including Battle Passes, cosmetics etc.

As an avid COD fan myself, I don‘t mind paying a bit extra for a quality product – but it should feel like good value too.

Is MW2 Worth the $70 Price Tag?

For a lot of gamers, value ultimately depends on how fun the actual game turns out to be, and MW2 delivers solidly on that front so far.

Across both critic reviews and gamer impressions, there is consistent praise for:

• Super polished graphics and gameplay
• Intense & action-packed campaign
• Innovative modes like Third-Person perspective
• New Warzone 2.0 with massive map

I‘ve put in over 25+ hours myself and agree it‘s an incredible multiplayer experience even in the early lifecycle.

Based on early reception and player engagement metrics, MW2 will likely have another successful year of post-launch content and support too.

So from an pure entertainment standpoint – I believe MW2 easily justifies the full $70, providing hundreds of hours of exciting gameplay for all types of COD fans to enjoy!

In conclusion, while the increased pricing may seem disappointing, MW2 has set a new bar in terms of production polish and quality. Considering the endless hours of fun on offer, I think it still represents good value to make the jump on day one.

But I‘m keen to hear your thoughts too! Let me know if you decided to pick MW2 up at launch and what you think so far. And if budget is tight, you can always wait a few months for seasonal sales too!