Exactly, don't be fooled people. Sony wants to monopolize the PlayStation gaming market and maximize the stuffing of their pockets. They're aren't just conceeding to the digital trend.
i think this post alone shows Sony's decision isn't about "consumer trends"
vinyl is a bigger niche than physical games will EVER be, yet they promote a turntable..?
A new PlayStation controller patent showcases a controller with no physical buttons
The controller would feature digital buttons to let users pick which buttons are located where
@Idontcare987123@Masterchiefin21 For example I finally got into the Souls games at the beginning of the year. After beating Elden Ring, I decided to get Dark Souls 3. At that time $59.99 standard edition on PS Store, $23 for The Fire Fades Edition on Disc at Amazon, didn't have to wait for sale, more content.
@Idontcare987123@Masterchiefin21 Yes I do, but you have the think about the overall broader audience. A lot of consumers don't wishlist or track pricing. Plus, like I said, you're depending on that sale period as opposed to a steady lower price.
@Kuroji01@Masterchiefin21 And look, I'm not against digital by any means, I own digital games myself, but digital only is not suitable for PlayStation given it's current structure. They will have to develop a model much more like Steam's.
@Kuroji01@Masterchiefin21 None of those, but lets revisit your "Digital is better" statement...
Physical:
✅ Consistent Affordable Pricing
✅Resalable
✅No reliance on PSN for license verification
✅Supports the Player and Small Businesses rather than Multi-Billion Company
Digital:
❎All of the above
@Idontcare987123@Masterchiefin21 This is how you can tell this move has very little to do with digital trends and a lot to do with GREED. God forbid the Multi-Billion dollar company doesn't get every last ounce of money, but who cares about the average person who isn't rich and just wants affordable games.
@Idontcare987123@Masterchiefin21 Also, don't be surprised after 2028 when those sales stop. The main reason they do them now is to try and compete with the second hand market. Once they've monopolized the market, your wallet isn't catching a break bc it's all about the 💰
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@SpawnPoiint Yeah, the cloud streaming is nice. But unfortunately it does require an internet connection to do anything. I didn't want to, but I recently sold mine and put it towards an ROG Ally that I can use for both online and offline along with PS3, PS2, and Steam Libraries.
@YourMumsNewFela@HichamTeejayh We'll see, but I wouldn't hold my breath. As crazy as it sounds I even question them actually ever putting out a PC port. Trust me, something is off, the way they're moving gives me a weird and icky feeling.