In Japan, one company has embraced the DLC business model more than any other: Bandai-Namco. To anyone who has ever thought a piece of DLC was a bit pricey would be screaming in rage if the Japanese prices for Bandai-Namco DLC were to become the norm. Click through the gallery to see some of the most egregious offenders. (Prices in yen have been converted to dollars.)
Tales of Xillia (PS3)
Retail Price: $105.36
Type of DLC: Costumes, items, gold
Most Expensive Piece of DLC: $6.29 (Star Driver costume)
Total Price for All DLC: $214.39
Most Egregious Offense: Selling in-game gold and levels
Gundam UC (PS3)
Retail Price: $100.34
Type of DLC: Mobile suits, characters, stages
Most Expensive Piece of DLC: $6.29 (various mobile suits)
Total Price for All DLC: $79.22
Most Egregious Offense: $6.29 for a new Gundam is getting a bit steep...
One Piece Pirate Musou (PS3)
Retail Price: $102.98
Type of DLC: Costumes, stages
Most Expensive Piece of DLC: $4.40 (various costumes)
Total Price for All DLC: $50.30
Most Egregious Offense: $4.40 for a costume
The Idolm@ster 2 (PS3)
Retail Price: $100.34
Type of DLC: Songs, costumes, accessories, money
Most Expensive Piece of DLC: $22.63 (various songs)
Total Price for All DLC: $895.02
Most Egregious Offense: $31.18 for a pack of in-game emails from the idols