- Sony has recently bumped up the price of digital games in Brazil to keep up with the declining local currency.
- Similarly, it also increased the PlayStation Plus prices by 55% in Turkey, a move that many gamers are criticizing online.
- The local PlayStation users are furious about these changes because these offerings were already expensive for them.
Sony has already adjusted the PlayStation Plus prices several times over the years because of the waning global economy. However, these price hikes have become unbearable in some regions, with Turkey now getting hit with a 55% increase.
Additionally, many notable digital games, including Death Stranding 2, have also seen unexpected price bumps in Brazil due to challenging market conditions.
Why it matters: Sony has already implied earlier this year that it will continue to adjust the PS Plus price in the future. But the fans are already tired of these sharp hikes amid declining economies.
The Turkey and Brazil price hikes have served as the last straw for many PlayStation members, causing a slew of forums and social media posts to be filled with angry remarks online.
These adjustments have left many local players unable to stay subscribed to PS Plus, while others have decided not to buy new games altogether. Most gamers are also worried that Sony may soon increase its premium game prices to $80, like Xbox.
The Deluxe tier now costs ₺4,266 instead of ₺2,740 in Turkey, while the Extra tier’s price has been changed from ₺2,340 to ₺3,645. The Essential tier’s pricing remains a mystery for now, but it will also likely see a similar change.
On the other hand, Death Stranding 2 will now cost R$399.90 instead of R$349.90 in Brazil, and for Astro Bot, the local price has changed from R$299.90 to R$339.90. Silent Hill f’s price was also affected, going from R$349.90 to R$399.90.
Therefore, the anger of the PlayStation users from these countries seems justified. However, some have argued that Sony is merely adjusting the pricing of its offering according to the falling value of the local currencies.
Do you think Sony should be blamed for updating the pricing of digital games and PlayStation Plus to keep up with declining local currencies? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the Tech4Gamers forum.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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