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[PeteBull]

99$ games next gen:

 

[rkofan87]

sadly yes they know we will pay it

 

[Kerotan]

When portable, graphically inferior games can charge $80 you can easily justify it.

 

[Tg89]

thats why PC gaming is the future, these prices dont work on PC

I see this said a lot but really there's no evidence for it.

I mean the biggest game this year is Monster Hunter Wilds and Capcom has said Steam is over half of that.

Steam Accounted for More Than Half of Monster Hunter Wilds’ Total Dollar Sales in the U.S. - IGN

Monster Hunter Wilds is a smash hit across the globe, with an incredible 8 million copies sold in just three days. In the U.S., Capcom’s action game is the best-selling game of 2025 so far, and it’s PC in particular that’s dominating.

www.ign.com

Sure, it's $70, not $80 but are we really saying $10 is suddenly gonna make the difference? PC might give more options for people looking for discounts but it doesn't really have a base that's unwilling to spend on games.

 

[Lng0004]

Tbh, I don't think anybody needs to purchase a new game the second it's out. If you must have the latest and greatest, just suck it up and pay whatever price they set. Higher profits might mean better working environment and pay for the team, and maybe not broken games at launch?

Otherwise, just wait till games go on sale like the rest of us. So yeah, I'm fine with games retailing for higher.

 

[tmlDan]

I dont think Sony will mostly due to the backlash that nintendo got, if it wasnt as drastic they would have

I can still see them doing it for PS6 though

 

[Lokaum D+]

I see this said a lot but really there's no evidence for it.

I mean the biggest game this year is Monster Hunter Wilds and Capcom has said Steam is over half of that.

Steam Accounted for More Than Half of Monster Hunter Wilds’ Total Dollar Sales in the U.S. - IGN

Monster Hunter Wilds is a smash hit across the globe, with an incredible 8 million copies sold in just three days. In the U.S., Capcom’s action game is the best-selling game of 2025 so far, and it’s PC in particular that’s dominating.

www.ign.com

Sure, it's $70, not $80 but are we really saying $10 is suddenly gonna make the difference? PC might give more options for people looking for discounts but it doesn't really have a base that's unwilling to spend on games.

Pc has a ton of keys sites to buy at discount even on launch, Steam also has better regional price, so a U$ 70 in América, isnt the same here in Brazil, for example, while MHwi cost R$ 349 (u$70) here in Brazil to play on PS5, you find on Nuuvem for R$ 249 (u$50).

Also there is other ways to play a expensive game on PC If you are broke or dont agree with the price of said game.

 

[James Sawyer Ford]

I don't think so

Sony usually waits until a new generation, so PS6

 

[Memati187]

Yes. They will blame tarrifs, inflation, and alqaeda for it, but they will go to $80. They have to. They are licensed cunts. Greedy cocksuckers who will do anything to get that bonus they can spend on flying out an onlyfans whore. Hope they get aids.

Lmao, the last part killed me.

I really hope nintendo fans don't follow like retarded sheeps. They have to draw a line, otherwise everyone else will follow suit, sooner than their planned. Really didn't expect this from nintendo to be the first in line to come out like this, these greedy fucks.

 

[Embearded]

I don't think so

Sony usually waits until a new generation, so PS6

This.

I believe there will be an increase, at least for the first party single player no mtx games, but with the start of the next generation.
For the GaaS i hope they follow the HD2 model, with the lower starting price and the warbonds - like frequent updates that can be bought by in game grinding or mtx.

 

[SHAKEZ]

By the end of the gen is my bet, so they can launch next-gen with new prices.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

By the end of the gen is my bet, so they can launch next-gen with new prices.

 

[sendit]

This is how Nintendo avoids mass layoffs, it passes that savings on to customers.

 

[Tg89]

Yepppppp.

 

[SNG32]

Yes they will and I don't care if they do I usually by games on sale and when the bugs are all ironed out.

 

[SHAKEZ]

It seems they took it personally lol

 

[diffusionx]

They don't have a game that is high end enough to warrant the price jump.

If they had say TLOY3 releasing this year, yea it'll be $80 guaranteed.

 

[Pasta la Vista]

Pretty much certain now. Good thing I already have enough games that could last me the rest of my life

 

[DeepEnigma]

Funny that the thread started as Sony leading the title in hindsight.

 

[GHG]

Sony was a pioneer for 70 buck games, if Nintendo makes it possible for upping prices even more then Sony would be right back at Nintendos tail.

 

[DeepEnigma]

Sony was a pioneer for 70 buck games, if Nintendo makes it possible for upping prices even more then Sony would be right back at Nintendos tail.

Not to mention if there was only an internet or something to find out what really happened.

 

[Codes 208]

Funny that the thread started as Sony leading the title in hindsight.

I will admit I wasnt expecting xbox to be the first after Nintendo.

When $70 became the new norm, xbox was still pushing for $60 for a couple years longer

 

[GHG]

I will admit I wasnt expecting xbox to be the first after Nintendo.

When $70 became the new norm, xbox was still pushing for $60 for a couple years longer

They only did that to make themselves appear noble in the face of regulators.

It was one of the "talking points". Never forget:

 

[EverydayBeast]

They don't have a game that is high end enough to warrant the price jump.

If they had say TLOY3 releasing this year, yea it'll be $80 guaranteed.

Death stranding 2, GTA 6, Gears E-Day, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4, GT8, Horizon 3 there's probably more.

 

[PlayStaytion]

I'm pickier than ever already.

 

[DeepEnigma]

They only did that to make themselves appear noble in the face of regulators.

It was one of the "talking points". Never forget:

What a brand-cuck.

Stupid ass.

 

[tmlDan]

Can i change my vote

 

[mdkirby]

They'll implement the price rise in the US on the back of tariffs. Guage response. Let the dust settle then ramp up prices everywhere else.

 

[DeepEnigma]

They'll implement the price rise in the US on the back of tariffs. Guage response. Let the dust settle then ramp up prices everywhere else.

Missed the news today, eh?

 

[Omnipunctual Godot]

They can charge whatever they want. I'm not paying $80.

 

[Sintoid]

They will for sure so you can hate them

 

[mdkirby]

Missed the news today, eh?

So it seems. My brain was mush when I posted, I'd had a few Proseccos after work and returned to a house that was effectively a sauna without AC. Fuck British heatwaves

 

[Pedro Motta]

Yes. They will blame tarrifs, inflation, and alqaeda for it, but they will go to $80. They have to. They are licensed cunts. Greedy cocksuckers who will do anything to get that bonus they can spend on flying out an onlyfans whore. Hope they get aids.