I'm sure the community, myself included, would pay for well executed ports/original games - just look at the "Zen Bound" threads (although it seems some people are having installation/stability problems).

However, paying on the order of a hundred dollars is not realistic. I think ten dollars is the upper limit per download on other devices (that is, for an app that will appeal to the masses). We shouldn't compare the N900 market to that of a Nintendo DS or PSP, etc, but to other smart phones (aka iPhone, android phones, etc.). Realistically, that is where our beloved device is in the market.

It's obvious to me that developers know that games modified for maemo will have a smaller impact (hence profit) than other platforms, At the same time, it should be noted that our community is much more active and involved than others, and I think more likely to notice games, whereas in other markets one more game could be overlooked.

To summarize: Devs, make games for us, we will eat them up!