Disc-Free PS Store Could Trigger a Price War, Says Former Square Enix Executive
TL;DR
A former Square Enix executive argues that a future PS store with no physical discs could spur price competition among publishers, potentially driving digital game prices downward in a Steam-like market. While this theory fits with observed Steam-style discounts, real-world results remain mixed, as newer digital-only releases (e.g., GTA VI) haven’t seen price drops and pricing on PSN and other stores varies.
- Former Square Enix Exec Believes Disc-Free PlayStation Will Drive Game Prices Down Kotaku
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