PlayStation Front Reacts to Switch 2 Game Prices
Nintendo’s announced game prices for its new console, the Switch 2, have caused a huge stir among gamers. PlayStation players are concerned that this price increase will become a general standard in the gaming industry. The fact that games like Mario Kart World will be sold with a price tag of $80 in particular has drawn attention to Nintendo’s new policies in the gaming world.
Why Are PlayStation Players Reacting?
PlayStation owners are concerned that the high game prices set by the Switch 2 may lead other companies to a similar policy. Currently, most new games for the PlayStation 5 are priced at $69.99. However, the $79.99 price tag set by the Switch 2 for Mario Kart World has brought to the agenda the possibility that this figure may increase in the future.
Gamers on Reddit have voiced their reactions to this price increase. One user said, “If this becomes the new standard, I will no longer buy games at launch,” while another said, “These prices are unsustainable for physical collectors.” Another issue that has been criticized is the increasing price difference between physical and digital games.
Nintendo’s move may herald a new era in the gaming world. While many in the industry expected the first price increase to come from a major production like Grand Theft Auto 6, Nintendo’s decision to take this step was surprising. Rumors that Switch 2’s physical game prices could go up to $89.99 have made gamers even more worried.
The PlayStation front is concerned that these prices will be adopted by other major publishers. If companies like Sony and Microsoft follow this path, the accessibility of games could be seriously affected. These new pricing policies could change the game purchasing habits of many gamers. It seems that physical game collectors and those who buy games on release day will be the most affected by this increase. For now, PlayStation gamers are hoping that this price hike doesn’t spill over to their platform.
Read More: The Duskbloods Announced for Switch 2
