Well theres different types of audience. Just general w.e audience and then theres the right audience. The w.e audience wont bother spending more money just to play that game while the right audience will. Its like when u start a band, u think of the music u want to play or w.e, but it will suck if it doesnt attract the correct type of people. eg: I play something hardcore epic screamo, lyrics great, guitar playing great, different types of chords on all albums all songs not just 4 same old chords w.e u know. BUt the biggest portion of people I attract are emo gilrs and skinny faggot guys.
Basically hideo is trying to prevent that. He wants the right audience for his game. And if u appreciate hideo u will not hesitate to waste the extra bucks. Exclusive all the way for Hideo projects.