I like the idea of this game, but I freaking hate the price.

I don't think I'm the only person that's saying that.

Yeah the price is completely prohibitive on this one. I doubt it'll see strong sales unless it gets rave reviews.

Even with rave reviews, thats a lot to ask for one game with a peripheral that only it will use.

Actually, I literally just typed out "a peripheral that only it (and its countless sequels) will use.." but corrected myself. This game will probably bomb because of the price and for once, Activision won't make a 4 sequels a year.

I recall people saying the same thing about a little-known game called Guitar Hero...

Yeah, exactly. If this can channel the same energy that made GH a success, I think regardless of the price, Activision will have a hit on their hands.

I think it will be a hit despite the price.

I want to disagree with both of you because skateboarding isn't as mainstream as playing guitar/music but then again... it seems to be a fad again with kids walking around with skateboards and "the look" so who knows. Might be safer for them to ride this new motion board in their living room and soft carpets than ride a real board, gaining momentum and trying to pop your first ollie on pavement..

All I know is I won't be purchasing this, because it could've just been a Wii exclusive with balance board support and cost me $49.99. It's not though (not that I dont mind multiplatform games) and I have no space for more peripherals, or desire to spend this much money on ONE game. At least with the Guitar Hero investment, I can use my instruments on multiple games.

This game would not have worked with Balance Board support.
The skateboard controller might look similar to the Balance Board, but it's optimized for this game, and I don't think the game would've been very good if it was Balance Board only. Just look at Skate It.

Yeah I have to agree with Neal. The board has so much movement, it just feels different from the more rigid Balance Board. Sure, it sucks that it needs a controller, but at least it's a breath of fresh air for this stagnant series.

If it works differently (and you know, actually works) then that's fine and well, but I'd still rather go to an arcade and hit up that skateboarding game Sega has out with a skateboard controller :P I've been thru every TH game until that American Wasteland title, I'm way too burnt out on it (and plastic peripherals) to care anymore. I kinda hope this bombs just to show Activision a lesson dangit! haha

I hope the same, but I know it will never happen because these days consumerism is fueled by high-priced accessories.

Another fad i'll never understand..

This doesn't fall under the Pledge so i won't say it, but i won't buy it. No space in this room for it.