Microsoft has released the first sales data for their experimental Community Games endeavor for Xbox 360, providing our first glimpse into gamers' buying habits.
The looming question before launching Community Games was pricing. Developers weren't sure how gamers would react and reacted by typically low-balling on price.
The best selling games so far, as released by Microsoft -- listed alongside their price:
1. Word Soup (400 MS Points / $5)
2. Golden Royal Blackjack (200 MS Points / $2.50)
3. Weapon of Choice (400 MS Points / $5)
4. Colosseum (800 MS Points / $10)
5. ZSX4 Guitarpocalypse (200 MS Points / $2.50)
6. Sin(Surfing) (200 MS Points / $2.50)
7. In the Pit (400 MS Points / $5)
8. Head Banger (200 MS Points / $2.50)
9. Snake360 (400 MS Points / $5)
10. Swords and Monsters (200 MS Points / $2.50)
While the list seems to shows gamers overwhelmingly preferred to experiment with games at 200 MS Points, logic dictates that's because most game were priced at 200 MS Points. But with "Word Soup" coming out at on top at a higher tier, and "Weapon of Choice" following close behind, there's an encouraging trend that high-priced games will be rewarded if they resonate with gamers. Even more interesting is "Colosseum" making it into the top 5 at $10!
We'll keep watching Community Games to see how it matures, but the signs so far are promising. What have you bought on the service so far?