I agree with the fact that 30% is a lot, but the way you’ve written it suggests no one but Valve takes a 30% cut. 30% is pretty standard for game platforms. Steam, GOG, Apple’s App Store, Google’s Play Store, PlayStation’s PSN, Microsoft’s Xbox Store, and Nintendo’s eShop all take 30%. The only reason why Epic Games takes less of a cut is because it’s the only way they might entice games to get published on their platform.
Steam is super problematic in so many ways, I just don’t think their 30% cut is as big a deal as everyone thinks it is.
LwL@lemmy.world 4 days ago
Retail stores also take like 30% usually. People don’t give a shit because it’s not unusual and any option that takes less is worse in some way.
TeaWithDani@lemmy.world 4 days ago
Retail stores make way less than that. Their margins are razor thin.
LwL@lemmy.world 1 day ago
You’re thinking of net profit margin. Gross profit margin will vary by item but 30% is a pretty normal amt there.
The most specific number I could find is best buy averaging 22-23%. Which is a bit lower but same ballpark.