Comment on Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles
GoatSynagogue@lemmy.world 2 days agoIt’s not ballsy at all. They’ve basically got no competition in the high-end console space, and the overwhelming majority of console buyers only buy digital already.
samus12345@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
An exorbitant entry level price for consoles has never been tested at current prices, because all of them had sane prices for years and so have install bases that got them at those prices. How will it go if the minimum buy-in is over $1000 with no way to mitigate the cost later on with used games? We’re gonna find out!
GoatSynagogue@lemmy.world 1 day ago
Again though - if you want a game console you’ll buy a PlayStation because it’s the only real option, and it’ll be cheaper than an Xbox.
Bu the time it comes out, people will be well accustomed to paying exorbitant prices for these things. It sucks but it’ll be the norm by then. Prices are never going back down, because history has shown us they never do.
samus12345@sh.itjust.works 1 day ago
It’s not a matter of them wanting it, the issue is whether a large number of people will be able to actually afford it at that price. Consoles thrive on accessibility.
GoatSynagogue@lemmy.world 1 day ago
They will, because it’s the only option and is “the” gaming brand.