They discontinued a whole bunch of good old games but you dont see them jacking up the prices. Look at MGS.
I also looked at Castlevania: Symphony of the night for atleast $48!! luckily I brought it brand new for $15 at blockbuster a couple of years ago, but still!!!! These people are stingy. its like house morgage people everywhere were jacking up the price like crazy and then no one was buying it, and now thier finaly lowering the price agien.
EDIT: you know what I bet it is? its because of advent childrens is out thats why, its a fad thats all it is, its only a matter of time before it lowers in price. thats how it was with Castlevania Dracula X, but then it lower to a reasonable price agien.