There is a possibility of $60 price point remaining standard now that digital distribution and DLC is in the equation. It's done wonders to increase profitability this gen. Even though graphics will be improving next gen the most expensive parts already happened this gen. Voice acting, motion capture, online interfaces; they are already part of the current cost breakdown of many games. Improving graphics won't be too costly, the engines they are making for next gen use are probably more time saving and capable than engines have ever been. These engines are flexible, their effects should be more turn on and off than before, so I'm not really surprised if costs don't go up like they used to. There is always the talk that next gen won't be that big of a graphical leap, and though I don't truly believe that, that sentiment could be a litmus test on the added expense of next gen.
Before the PS3 everyone was nice to me :(
