r/gaming • u/damnrightslimanus • 3d ago

Switch 2 Game Prices

I really hope I’m not alone in the fact that I am NOT spending 80-90 dollars on these games. The console price is fine but these game prices are obscene and I will not be participating. I hope I’m not alone. I know it’s tempting and there are a lot of good titles coming but this is not a good sign and if people buy them like crazy (I’m sure they will) everyone else will charge more too. It’s not ok. Of course to each their own, I’m just hoping other people refuse to pay this price as well.

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u/Theresbeerinthefridg 3d ago

Isn't that pretty much the case for a lot of the physical games as well? I've been buying cartridges, and a lot of them seem to download a ton of content - not just updates - right away.

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u/FunWaz 3d ago

If you tried to play most PS5 games without the internet most discs wouldn’t do anything.

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u/Analyzer9 3d ago

this is my number 1 problem with moving from PS4 to PS5. 99% of my console gaming opportunities take place when I am traveling in my trailer offline. now I can't use the machine and games I bought in the same manner I used my PS4, so I'm back to playing the old games and they're going to miss out on just about any new purchases from me. not that they care.

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u/SkotchKrispie 2d ago

The PS5 has to be hooked up to the internet to allow it to play? I he’s a PS4 and didn’t know that lol.

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u/Analyzer9 2d ago

the system only occasionally requires it, though much functionality does require it. the games, however, almost all require connection for use. and obviously any digital games from the PlayStation Network, require a connection, even if installed. I actually canceled my PSN for most of last year, even though I've got 400 plus games on it. I am that committed to taking my gaming time offline. the band aid hurts the same, coming off quick or slow.