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World of Warcraft Cost |
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How Much Does World of Warcraft Cost? |
 | Medium: $20 + $15 monthly |
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| World of Warcraft is a popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) for PCs and Macs. Developed by Blizzard Entertainment, World of Warcraft was released in the U.S. and Canada on November 23, 2004. It is the world's leading subscription-based MMORPG, with more than 8.5 million players worldwide. | | |
| Typical costs: | - $20 new for the game installation discs. Available at game stores such as EB Games and GameStop and computer and electronics stores such as CompUSA and Best Buy.
- After installing the game, you will need to purchase an online subscription to play. The account grants you access to the World of Warcraft virtual online world. The software package includes one free month of game play, which lets you try out the game. To continue playing after this month, you will need to purchase a subscription with a major credit card. There are three packages available: a month-to-month package at $15 per month; a three-month plan at $14 per month (total $41.97); or a six-month plan at $13 per month (total $77.94). The three-month and six-month plan must be paid in full.
What should be included: | - Game installation discs (Windows/Mac compatible), game manual, 1 free month of game play.
- Operating System requirements: Windows 2000 or Windows XP; Mac OS X 10.3.9 or higher.
Additional costs: | - Although it's a violation of the Terms of Use, the NY Times reports that some players spend real dollars to get World of Warcraft gold, so they can buy "the fanciest sword or the most potent charm" online. According to GoldPricer.com and 4GoldMoney.com 100 World of Warcraft gold usually runs $11-$23 depending on the realm and faction, and according to GamerPrice.com, players charge $190-$320 to powerlevel from level 1 to level 60. But Nick Yee, a PhD student at Stanford studying "immersive virtual reality," cites that many players are "vehemently against the sale of virtual goods for real life money."
- Strategy guides such as the "World of Warcraft Strategy Collection" by BradyGames, a bundle of three different guides, can assist you with game playing and strategies. The guide can be purchased at booksellers such as Amazon for around $33.
- $25 per character to utilize the character transfer feature, which allows you to move characters to other realms and also from one account to another. While not commonly used, players may utilize this feature if they want to transfer their character from one game server to another.
- An expansion pack for the game was recently released on January 16, 2007: "World of Warcraft: The Burning Crusade," on Amazon for $30. The expansion pack introduces new realms to explore as well as new characters. More information on "The Burning Crusade" can be found at the World of Warcraft website.
- Gameplay requires high-speed internet access.
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Shopping for world of warcraft: | - Try out a 10-day free download demo of the game at Worldofwarcraft.com. You'll receive a 10-day access to the World of Warcraft online virtual world.
- There is also hard-to-find "World of Warcraft Burning Crusade Collector's Edition" available. The Collector's Edition includes a behind-the-scenes DVD, a hardcover art book, an exclusive in-game pet, a World of Warcraft Trading Card Game starter deck plus exclusive cards, mouse pad, and a soundtrack CD.
- Because the game and its expansion packs are about the same price at local stores and online, you can save on shipping costs by purchasing the product at a local store.
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Article updated April 2007 |
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What People Are Paying - Recent Comments |
| Posted by: Dankonater in Walla walla, WA. | Posted: February 27th, 2008 09:02AM |
| i have played this game every day for 6 months and omg i love it so much |
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| waorld of qarcraft |
| Amount: $0.00 |
| Posted by: death pope in clearwater, FL. | Posted: May 18th, 2009 02:05PM |
i did world of warcraft free 10 day trial and it was awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i got to lvl 10 on a hunter and it was fun because like in runescpae i only did range and getting a gun in game was awsome |
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| Posted by: zykini in milano, TX. | Posted: November 3rd, 2009 05:11PM |
| Store: online |
| The wrath of the lich king trial version was so very awesome and i couldnt get enough of it! Although I dont know the rates on the full experience, I plan to get it as soon as possible! |
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| Posted by: a user in Newtown, CT. | Posted: June 13th, 2010 10:06AM |
| Store: gamestop |
| game was tottaly epic, had a bunch of fun, but blizz banned my account :( Have fun playin' and stay out of trouble. Gnome tanks rule! |
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| Posted by: BertnErnie in Bumphuc, Other. | Posted: September 27th, 2010 02:09PM |
| Store: online |
WoW is the best online mmorpg, there is no comparison, and I've tried almost all of them. Even LoTRO, which was recently made free to play (you can even get through the entire game free of charge though there is pay-to-play Premium and VIP), doesn't compare, not even close.
As far as one person here getting banned from WoW, you have to be a moron to get banned. Just don't be stupid by harrassing people and you'll have no probs. |
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| Posted by: Koraff L70 Frost Mage in Sunrise, FL. | Posted: October 27th, 2010 10:10AM |
| Store: Best Buy |
| Played off my parents' dime, as they played as well. The game doesn't cost much and offers a highly addictive service enjoyable to casual and professional players, but you'll find your free time being wasted, and soon, your work will suffer to "get one more level tonight." It's an addiction like any other. And, much like drug dealers, they offer a "free trial." I wasted my life with this game and spent money on it. If you're going to do that, at least play something for free =/ |
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| WOW Vs Heroin |
| Amount: $0.00 |
| Posted by: Smack Hobbit in Lancashire UK, Other. | Posted: December 9th, 2010 06:12AM |
| Store: Local Dealer |
| I used to be hooked on WoW so was my brother he was younger and worst than me on it. In the end I decided to give it up and start taking heroin (no joke) and it's less addictive doesn't waste your life as much and get a better buzz ;) So now I enchant and gear score for real LOL |
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| too expensive |
| Amount: $0.00 |
| Posted by: jrm in N, WV. | Posted: December 9th, 2010 03:12PM |
| Store: none |
| I'm currently trying out the free 10 day trial. Though I find the game entertaining, I cannot justify paying roughly $150 per year to play a game that I've already paid $30 to purchase in store. I suppose that's also why I'm a PS3 player rather then 360. I think I'll be sticking to free MMOs like evony. |
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| It's a life sucker! |
| Amount: $0.00 |
| Posted by: Costain in Calgary, Other. | Posted: January 31st, 2011 09:01AM |
| Store: Blizzard |
| Have tried some free trials and love it, but the fact is that it is a game and is not worth all the time, money, and social problems that result from people getting addicted. The game is amazing and beautiful. I would love to buy it, but it isn't worth the risk. |
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| Not worth the money. |
| Amount: $97.94 |
| Posted by: Dustin C. Thompson in Jupiter, FL. | Posted: February 20th, 2011 03:02PM |
| Store: Best Buy |
| The game is utterly beautiful. The quintessence of MMORPG's. Flawless terrain. The landscape is vast, diverse, and teeming with life. One quest alone is enough to keep you hooked for atleast a week. I guess the graphics aren't perfect, but hey, who is? I do have one probably though. The game itself is a mere $20.00, but the subscription for one year alone is immense! It just isn't worth the humiliation you'll get at school and the time that will truly be wasted on the game. Maybe if Blizzard will decide to lower the price (which I highly doubt they will) then maybe more people will buy it and Blizzard might just get more money. But really it's your choice. If you like MMO's alot, then don't hesitate to buy this game. But if you're like me, just not willing to spend a hundred bucks a year on a video game, then maybe just go ahead and play Runescape or something. That's a pretty good game. |
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| Jesus christ this thing is expensive. |
| Amount: $0.00 |
| Posted by: Zooey in LA, CA. | Posted: July 7th, 2011 01:07AM |
I am a huge fan of MMOs, and I've been playing the trial for a week or so -- it's absolutely, unquestionably gorgeous, just like they're saying above.
However... It's $80 to start out with Cataclysm and the like, right now (normally $100). AFTER that, it is $15-13/month. That's absurd. In your first 3 months of gameplay, that is $122 at best. Even if I got no expansions, $15-13 after the $20 is like paying for the "entire" game (obvs $20 does not buy the entire anything in this case) AGAIN every two months.
Cheaper MMOs -- Guild Wars has $80 in expansions, but no goddamn subscription. Not nearly as much as an RPG, though, and completely different gameplay. Vindictus is a free MMO which is surprisingly good and has COMPLETELY different gameplay -- no skill bar, etc. |
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