Well this is a sign of a good thing. Nokia have dropped their price of MMC Games Titles that should allow the existing games to be sold in the retail channels for £15 to £25 (and still let the stores make a little money themselves!). New releases will be available at mrp of £25 and these prices should translate through other territories. It's not the 'budget strategy' we suggested at Christmas, but it's a good move nonetheless.

Nokia Announces New Competitive Deals For N-Gage Game Deck and Games
New prices help fuel consumer demand for mobile gaming

Nokia has announced new pricing that will enable it to offer a range of competitive deals across a full range of retail sectors. New software pricing enables retailers to offer the existing catalogue at starting prices of £15 through to £25. The new pricing for N-Gage games also means N-Gage fans can pick up new releases at £25.

X-MenTM Legends and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Chaos TheoryTM will be the first new N-Gage titles with the adjusted pricing, while the existing games catalogue will benefit immediately from the new prices.

“This new price point makes it even easier to get your hands on an N-Gage QD to experience the thrill of mobile connected gaming,” said Gerard Wiener, Director and General Manager, Games, Nokia. “The N-Gage QD combines the best of phones and games which means it’s always with you when you need a quick fix of gaming. Our latest N-Gage games provide great gaming experiences, whether it’s a 4-player Bluetooth sessions of Snakes, or providing back-up for your friend’s Pathway to Glory platoon on the other side of the world through the N-Gage Arena.”