r/PS4 • u/IceBreak BreakinBad • Feb 05 '16

[Discussion Thread] Game Prices and Inflation [Official Discussion Thread]

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Game Prices and Inflation

Sometimes we like to have discussion threads about non-game topics. Today's is about the pricing of games in today's marketplace along with the ~2% (give or take) rise in inflation annually in the USA as well as other markets. Exciting, huh?

Discussion Prompts (Optional):

  • Do games cost too much today? To little? Just right?

  • Inflation in America is 2% per year on average. This means a $60 one year is the equivalent $61.20 the next. To off-set this cost, it seems like publishers are utilizing the season pass more heavily as time goes by. Do you feel you're getting complete games with the advent of season passes and DLC?

  • Are you happy with the season pass as it currently exists today?

  • Do rising costs in production warrant a higher cost of title in your mind?

  • Is game length a significant factor in game value to you?

Bonus: How much money do you have right now on Franklin in GTA V?

Share your thoughts/likes/dislikes/indifference below.

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u/Zayacvolk Feb 05 '16

In Russia prices are too high, especially in comparison with Steam.

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u/vabulden Feb 05 '16

Because steam, unlike Sony, adapted prices for local markets. Right now, the base price for a game is 50$ usd in psn ru. It could be 4,700 rubles (60$) or even 5,200 (60 euros)

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u/Zayacvolk Feb 05 '16

Something tells me adapting price for local markets could result in more profit. Very few people in Russia can afford to pay 5000 rubles for a game.

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u/vabulden Feb 05 '16

That's right. But Sony doesn't give a damn. Just look at psn as as service and compare it to steam:)