Xbox didn't pay $400 million for Kojima's PHYSINT

Reports of a $400 million budget for Hideo Kojima's PHYSINT are inaccurate, sources say the Xbox figure is far lower and $400 million may have been Sony's cancelled deal. The Xbox-Kojima Productions agreement reportedly includes film and TV rights for PHYSINT and enhanced terms for the horror game OD.

• Sources: Xbox's PHYSINT budget is far below $400 million
• $400 million may be the value of Sony's cancelled deal
• Deal includes film and TV rights for PHYSINT and better terms for OD
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