hypno toad 0 Posted September 11, 2007 Yeah, I was just wondering why VBS2 is so expensive for an individual client. Is it because they don't want a training tool in the hands of a civilian? I for one would really like to have a copy, basically just to play around with the cool skins, like the insurgents, and to set up scenarios for personal enjoyment. Did BI ever say why it was so expensive? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
volkov956 0 Posted September 11, 2007 VBS1 was expensive as well now its just couple hundred the addons still make it pricy tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilnate 0 Posted September 11, 2007 I wonder also. If they made the cost closer to $100, i'm sure they would sell way more copies than just governments that buy a couple dozen. Don't they want to make some serious cash? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beagle 684 Posted September 11, 2007 Yeah, I was just wondering why VBS2 is so expensive for an individual client. Is it because they don't want a training tool in the hands of a civilian? I for one would really like to have a copy, basically just to play around with the cool skins, like the insurgents, and to set up scenarios for personal enjoyment. Did BI ever say why it was so expensive? Why is a M2A2 more expensive than a 40 ton Mercedes-Benz  Truck...? Because the manufacturer won't sell a million of them. ArmA is a mass-market product....VBS is none. It's like Steel Beasts 2 Professional ...this software aint a game...its just a simulator with a szenario editor...no single missions no campaign story...just a simulator. A little bit too boring for the casual gamer. Or just look at the Microsoft Flight Simulator Line... I spend 500€ for Addons and simulator gear in the last 2 Years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
max power 21 Posted September 11, 2007 Why is ArmA so cheap and 3dsmax so expensive? They both are 3d programs... Because one is made for business, the other for pleasure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kronzky 5 Posted September 11, 2007 Since this is about VBS, and not about ArmA, it should be in the "BI General" forum... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Placebo 28 Posted September 11, 2007 The price of VBS2 reflects the product it is and the market it's aimed at. As neither are relevant to BIS I suggest if you feel so strongly you approach BIA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
