Ninja Gaiden II – Downloadable Costumes

So word has come out that Ninja Gaiden II will feature packs of downloadable costumes on Xbox Live. Each pack of 5 costumes will cost you $2.50 (200 Microsoft Points). Of course this has lead to complaints from some gamers.

Perusing some of the comments on IGN:

This is the most appalling news I've ever read..$2.50 for each costume, you got to be ****** KIDDING ME...You guys would be fools to buy in this nonsense.

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This is indeed a ripoff. But even knowing it's a ripoff, I'm still going to buy it.

More, from someone who gets it. Sorta.

Man, talk about milking your customers. At least we don't HAVE to buy it.

Overall, the reaction is mixed. People are stunned (stunned I tell you!) that the video game makers are trying to get a few more bucks out of some of its customer base.

Ya know. Barbie used to charge for outfits too. So, if you must dress your virtual doll, expect to pay for it. No one forces you to brush your ninja's hair and dress him up all pretty while he goes killing people. But if you must make your ninja look pretty, you might not want to do it for free. N'est pas?