Take-Two CEO justifies Red Dead Redemption port price amid controversy

How do we even begin dismantling this entire argument? Firstly, let's address the fact that the upcoming ports won't come with a multiplayer option, a key component of the original game. So, essentially, gamers are expected to shell out more money for an inferior experience.

Secondly, it's worth noting that Red Dead Redemption and the Undead Nightmare expansion are already backwards compatible on the Xbox Series X and run flawlessly on 4K resolution. In contrast, these new ports lack any new features or visual upgrades. Whichever way you put it, it's evident that Take-Two is simply looking for a quick, low-effort cash grab.

Sadly, we must shoulder some of the responsibility. Over the past ten years or so, we've demonstrated to game publishers that we're willing to fork out any price they attach to a remake, DLC, or even part with 70 bucks for recycled titles like the NBA 2K and FIFA series.

Even when Rockstar Games pulled a fast one on us with the GTA Trilogy Remaster, many people still went ahead and purchased the game on Steam, despite the countless issues it was reported to have. Unless each one of us individually decides to put our foot down and say, "Enough is enough," we can expect this trend to continue into the foreseeable future.

Would you be willing to part with $50 for the Red Dead Redemption ports on August 17? Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.