Xbox 360 Community Game Prices Detailed: No Free Games, Devs Can Get 70% of Sales Revenue
Microsoft today issued more details on the Xbox 360's upcoming Community Games program, which will allow independent developers to release downloadable Xbox 360 games through the Xbox Live Marketplace later this year.
Developed using the Microsoft-issued XNA software, the games will be priced depending on their size. 50MB titles will go for 200 Microsoft Points ($2.50), with 150 MB games going for either 400 ($5) or 800 Microsoft Points ($10).
In terms of royalties, game creators will receive 70% of the title's total sales revenue, though an additional 10-30% may be subtracted based on promotional fees.
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