The price of games for Sony Computer Entertainment’s upcoming PlayStation 3 console is getting a little clearer.Software for the soon-to-be-launched machine has begun appearing on online shopping sites like Amazon.com and Sony’s SonyStyle, and almost all the games carry a US$60 price tag.That’s more expensive than many games for the PlayStation 2, which typically carry a price tag of between $20 and $40, with the most popular titles costing $50.The higher price is likely to come as little surprise to gamers. Many have been expecting to pay more for games for the new console. The PlayStation 3 is much more expensive than those that have gone before it. It will be launched first in Japan on Nov. 11 in two versions, the cheapest of which will cost 49,800 yen (US$425). Six years ago, when the PlayStation 2 went on sale, it cost 39,800 yen. Still, the prices could be good news for some. Gaming sites were abuzz with rumors from last weekend’s Tokyo Game Show that PlayStation 3 software was going to cost around $100, although no such announcements were made at the show.The seven games listed on Sony’s site and their launch dates are: Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom (Nov. 2), Call of Duty 3 (Nov. 9), Marvel: Ultimate Alliance (Nov. 9), Tony Hawk’s Project 8 (Nov. 9), Blazing Angels: Squadrons of WWII (Nov. 16), Sonic the Hedgehog (Nov. 16) and Full Auto 2: Battlelines (Nov. 23). Amazon.com also lists: Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Vegas (Nov. 7), Elder Scrolls Oblivion Morrowind (Nov. 17) and Stranglehold (Dec. 30). The game F.E.A.R., which is due out on Nov. 14, is priced at $50 at Amazon.com. Several other games are listed with no price or launch date.-Martyn Williams, IDG News Service (Tokyo Bureau)Related Links: Vulnerability Puts PlayStation Portable at Risk Blue Laser Shortage Zaps Sony PS3 Launch Plan Nintendo Wii Available in U.S. on Nov. 19 for $250Check out our CIO News Alerts and Tech Informer pages for more updated news coverage. Related content feature 8 change management questions every IT leader must answer Designed to speed adoption and achieve business outcomes, change management hasn’t historically been a strength of IT orgs. It’s time to flip that script by asking hard questions to hone change strategies. By Stephanie Overby Nov 30, 2023 10 mins Change Management Change Management IT Operations feature CIO Darlene Taylor’s formula for success: Listen, drive, care This Motor City CIO says building and maintaining credibility starts with an empathy-driven approach, which has the potential to render you highly appealing to top talent. By Michael Bertha Nov 30, 2023 6 mins Automotive Industry IT Leadership news MENA IT Spending to Grow 4% in 2024 By Andrea Benito Nov 30, 2023 2 mins Artificial Intelligence brandpost Sponsored by Huawei 400G: Building bandwidth for the next lap By Jane Chan Nov 30, 2023 5 mins Networking Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe