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[mansoor1980]

 

[Mr Hyde]

I can’t justify paying full price for non-Nintendo games anymore. $70 is more ridiculous even. If anything prices should lower at release.

I buy mostly physical still and they often retail at 60 on launch, but I usually wait for price drops. Digital on the other hand has no business being so expensive. It should be cheaper, given that you cut out retailers, manufacturing of disc and box etc, yet prices are sky high.

 

[Fbh]

Have you also noticed how square fucks Canadians? they go direct currency exchange so FF16 is actually $93 instead of $89.99.

It's insanity, luckily i get paid well but i cant imagine how expensive it is for most if I am complaining about it (plus everything else is expensive too)

Don't know about Canada but Sony is even screwing us over with the console here (Chile). The Ps5 is like $150 more expensive than the Series X for no real reason.
I've basically completely given up on buying games at launch on console, I only make an exception for FROM games (and maybe FFXVI, still considering it)

 

[hemo memo]

I buy mostly physical still and they often retail at 60 on launch, but I usually wait for price drops. Digital on the other hand has no business being so expensive. It should be cheaper, given that you cut out retailers, manufacturing of disc and box etc, yet prices are sky high.

Absolutely. At least with physical you are getting something.

 

[SmokedMeat]

They should not raise the prices, they should take their games away from PC. Playstation games should be playable only on PLAYSTATION.

Awwww are we cranky? Time to change your diaper.

 

[I Love Rock 'n' Roll]

Wait until they drop the day 1 premium pc version for $10 more than the PS5 version. Complete with 3 more fps and 100 more pixels.

 

[winjer]

I guess Sony thinks their games are selling too much on PC.

 

[Cyborg]

The rest will follow just like with the console

 

[RoboFu]

 

[SmokedMeat]

Sony making moves to cover losing that future Call of Duty money.

 

[Varteras]

so in one thread we have Microsoft putting games on gamepass is anti-consumer and now in another thread Sony raising prices of PC games is smart and pro-consumer lol

Who said pro-consumer?

 

[hemo memo]

I guess Sony thinks their games are selling too much on PC.

Nah it is actually smart. They know who ever buy at this ridiculous price is going to be a Sony fan to the core that will never complain about the games but actually would defend them.

 

[DeepEnigma]

and pro-consumer

Nobody said this, but you.

 

[mckmas8808]

They should not raise the prices, they should take their games away from PC. Playstation games should be playable only on PLAYSTATION.

This move will help it so that PC gamers DON'T buy Playstation games on PC. So you may get your wish.

 

[cinnamonandgravy]

That's a ticket for the Caribbeans.

VPN, reporting for duty

 

[rodrigolfp]

Yes, because it's just Sony. PC. gamers are such a joke or whatever... they want Sony games but not the price for that.

It's just Sony that releases old games at full price on PC, yes.

 

[BrutalTruth_]

I don't get how Sony is at the top yet can be so anti consumer, it's wild to me.

 

[j.k.2021]

That's what happens when there is weak competition.Nothing will stop them from pricing their games $100 if there was no alternative.

 

[The Stig]

Dammit, Sony. I thought you were cool!

 

[BoxFresh123]

 

[DeepEnigma]

Put your pussy away, Greg, it smells.

 

[Darsxx82]

What a pathetic performance.

Imagine taking seriously a medium that makes fun of this low level by inciting fights between communities of players.

 

[Sleepwalker]

8500 Argentine Peso is £31, God of War is £40 in the UK.

Argentina minimum wage (monthly) $388 usd
UK minimum wage (monthly) $1700+ usd

 

[Melfice7]

hey sony.. fuck off

 

[MarkMe2525]

if Sony raise prices, means they knew the games is still going to sell.

Jimbo you smart

Would you consider it smart, as a consumer, to praise companies arbitrarily charging more for a product that is already on the market?

 

[DeepEnigma]

Would you consider it smart, as a consumer, to praise companies arbitrarily charging more for a product that is already on the market?

Not sure if he is praising, rather making a declarative statement.

 

[Astral Dog]

Not surprising, you want those incredible PlayStation exclusives on other platform prepare to pay a pretty penny for them

 

[Corndog]

if Sony raise prices, means they knew the games is still going to sell.

Jimbo you smart

This is exactly why we need more competition from Xbox. They need to get their butts in gear.

 

[The Stig]

please do not darken our doorstep with this weirdo again. ugh

his pathetic, clearly forced laughter is so fucking grating I want to slap him

 

[MarkMe2525]

Not sure if he is praising, rather making a declarative statement.

While you may be right, typically in normal conversation the adjective "smart" is used in conjunction with praise. Of course, calling someone a "smart ass" or use in a sarcastic manner would not be considered praise. In this case, I did not sense any sarcasm so it's reasonable to assume it's being used in a way that praises the move to raise the price.

 

[Fredrik]

I don't get how Sony is at the top yet can be so anti consumer, it's wild to me.

They can do this because they’re at the top. They didn’t get up to the top because they’re doing this.

 

[DeepEnigma]

While you may be right, typically in normal conversation the adjective "smart" is used in conjunction with praise. Of course, calling someone a "smart ass" or use in a sarcastic manner would not be considered praise. In this case, I did not sense any sarcasm so it's reasonable to assume it's being used in a way that praises the move to raise the price.

In the business world, if their revenue expands, then it was smart. Going by the recent increases due to plummeting currencies in regions, as well as inflation, it was shown to be smart.

If it falters, then it shows it was a bad move. He was probably speaking on the recent trends that consumers have not slowed down spending, even with price increases, when it came to entertainment goods.

 

[FrankWza]

I don't get how Sony is at the top yet can be so anti consumer, it's wild to me.

If you pay prices for things you're a sheep. why pay for hot coffee when you can wait and get lukewarm coffee cheaper?

 

[Mr Moose]

They can do this because they’re at the top. They didn’t get up to the top because they’re doing this.

Forza Horizon 5 went from $3599 Argentine Peso to $5999, how can they do it?

 

[MarkMe2525]

In the business world, if their revenue expands, then it was smart. Going by the recent increases due to plummeting currencies in regions, as well as inflation, it was shown to be smart.

If it falters, then it shows it was a bad move. He was probably speaking on the recent trends that consumers have not slowed down spending, even with price increases, when it came to entertainment goods.

??? In your example, you described a business making praise worthy economic decisions. This is quite the spin that is being attempted. I have already outlined the use cases where the word "smart" would not be considered praise or a complementary adjective, his statement fits neither of those use cases.

Respectfully, if English is not your native tongue, I can understand not being able to grasp the idea of complimentary or negative adjectives. He used a complimentary adjective to describe Jim in the context of the price increase. There is no other way to perceive the statement unless he was using the term sarcastically.

Statements of facts or declarations are not mutually exclusive to negative or complimentary adjectives.

 

[DeepEnigma]

??? In your example, you described a business making praise worthy economic decisions. This is quite the spin that is being attempted. I have already outlined the use cases where the word "smart" would not be considered praise or a complementary adjective, his statement fits neither of those use cases.

Respectfully, if English is not your native tongue, I can understand not being able to grasp the idea of complimentary or negative adjectives. He used a complimentary adjective to describe Jim in the context of the price increase. There is no other way to perceive the statement unless he was using the term sarcastically.

Statements of facts or declarations are not mutually exclusive to negative or complimentary adjectives.

All I said, is that I took the comment as being "smart business" going by recent trends. Nothing more. No praise, no adoration, just smart for business in an ever inflating and currency crashing world.

You can say something is smart with absolutely zero emotional attachment to the phrase.

 

[MarkMe2525]

All I said, is that I took the comment as being "smart business" going by recent trends. Nothing more. No praise, no adoration, just smart for business in an ever inflating and currency crashing world.

You can say something is smart with absolutely zero emotional attachment to the phrase.

I understand your point so we do not need to debate that further. Could we agree that if the poster was making such a statement, a more accurate adjective would be prudent or competent.

 

[Teletraan1]

It was always weird to me that they sold for much lower than the price of any other remasters barfed onto steam. I have never bought one at the lower price they were selling for on Steam anyway. I have a thousand other games to play on that platform for a lower price. If you are that bothered they usually go on sale with heavy discounts quarterly.

 

[Danjin44]

the Canadian dollar has been really weak for the past 8 months thanks to our wonderful government......79.99 is now 59.99 USD.

I wanna complain but i also hate it here lol

 

[Fredrik]

Forza Horizon 5 went from $3599 Argentine Peso to $5999, how can they do it?

I don’t know, can they do it? What are the top sales lists showing?

 

[bender]

Put your pussy away, Greg, it smells.

1. Don't use gifs of my wife without my permission.
2. That's way too close for a pretty women to be in the vicinity of Greg Miller.

 

[Fuz]

VPN, reporting for duty

 

[TheThreadsThatBindUs]

Only following Nintendo's model.

Sorry PC gamers.

 

[EDMIX]

Sony really doesn’t understand PC gaming.

PC gaming doesn't understand Sony =)

They have no ode to devalue their content just cause that community likes a certain price. Don't like it, don't buy it. I think its a wise choice.

I'm selective on what I buy day 1, I'm even more selective on what I buy on digital. If PC gamers love spending all that money on hardware, why cry over software prices? The fuck? lol The hardware to get the best performance is not cheap, but shit the software should be? Based on what logic? We have folks crying about getting PC support for all sorts of features, yet don't wish to actually pay for those advancements, but will have no issue buying a new GPU, for its new features....

This doesn't fucking make sense lol

If Sony can afford to take the hit (which I doubt this will even hurt them) it makes sense so software developers are not afraid to raise their prices to support their work, cause clearly those GPU companies have no issue doing so.

Keep that same energy folks.

 

[Mr Moose]

I don’t know, can they do it? What are the top sales lists showing?

https://steamdb.info/app/1551360/

I'm surprised by the prices in some countries.
Forza Horizon 5

Indian Rupee

₹ 3499

£34.23

Turkish Lira

₺599,00

£24.79

Resi Evil 4

https://steamdb.info/app/2050650/

Indian Rupee

₹ 3599

£35.21

Turkish Lira

₺887,29

£36.72

How do they work these prices out?

 

[TheThreadsThatBindUs]

PC gaming doesn't understand Sony =)

They have no ode to devalue their content just cause that community likes a certain price. Don't like it, don't buy it. I think its a wise choice.

I'm selective on what I buy day 1, I'm even more selective on what I buy on digital. If PC gamers love spending all that money on hardware, why cry over software prices? The fuck? lol The hardware to get the best performance is not cheap, but shit the software should be? Based on what logic? We have folks crying about getting PC support for all sorts of features, yet don't wish to actually pay for those advancements, but will have no issue buying a new GPU, for its new features....

This doesn't fucking make sense lol

If Sony can afford to take the hit (which I doubt this will even hurt them) it makes sense so software developers are not afraid to raise their prices to support their work, cause clearly those GPU companies have no issue doing so.

Keep that same energy folks.

This so hard.

Bitches are spending thousands of dollars on a GPU and then crying about an extra $10 for their games.... lol wut?!

 

[K' Dash]

What a pathetic performance.

Imagine taking seriously a medium that makes fun of this low level by inciting fights between communities of players.

this is what people do here lol.

 

[EDMIX]

This so hard.

Bitches are spending thousands of dollars on a GPU and then crying about an extra $10 for their games.... lol wut?!

Agreed.

I just finished a build for my sister, i'm still working on a build for myself that going to end up costing around $4k to $5k...if MS comes out and tells me Starfield will be 69.99 on PC, fuck am I suppose to do with this information? Wait for sale? Cry? The cost PC gaming is already higher then console gaming, they are already no longer getting AAA exclusive titles, I simply don't see that community in a position to be bitching over the price of games all things considered.

 

[Iced Arcade]

edit: read wrong lol

 

[MadchesterManc]

This so hard.

Bitches are spending thousands of dollars on a GPU and then crying about an extra $10 for their games.... lol wut?!

Every dollar counts when your build leave you broke