That might be true as a general rule, but in the case of this particular game, the PS4 version didn't get the discount that the Switch and Xbox One versions had. (All three versions were released on the same day) The developer
wanted a discount, but Sony told them they were "too busy" to apply it.
As a result, they got about 20 times more sales on Switch than on PS4. Even the Xbox One version outsold the PS4 version, despite this game being offered for "free" to Xbox Game Pass subscribers. Let that sink in: Even without considering Xbox Game Pass downloads, they
still racked up more paid purchases on Xbox One than on PS4.
Instead of PS4 fans mocking the game or handwaving this issue, consider the negative implications:
- From the developer's perspective, if Sony can't even make time to accommodate their request for a discount, then that's a company that's not worth bothering with. They have already stated they might not bother bringing their future games to PS4. See what they said about the situation on Twitter:
- From the PS4 fans' perspective, you should also be angry at Sony for ignoring this request. How many other developers' requests are they also ignoring? Are we missing out on other discounts? Why should PS4 owners be treated like second-class citizens here?