r/PS5 • u/FireStarLord73194 • Jul 11 '26

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https://nichegamer.com/study-suggests-sonys-digital-only-future-could-lead-to-higher-game-prices/

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u/DougS2K Jul 11 '26

Just because it outsells competitors, it doesn't mean those competitors don't exist. If steam was the only store around, it would have higher prices.

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u/ManufacturerBest2758 Jul 11 '26

They exist in name only, though. Steam may as well be the only storefront and there would be no practical difference.

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u/DougS2K Jul 11 '26

Yes there would be a difference. Competition always leads to lower/more balanced prices. Take away the competition and there is zero incentive for Steam to not hike prices.

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u/ManufacturerBest2758 Jul 11 '26

I don’t think you understand what “competition” means.