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I’m planning to translate and maybe expand each paragraph while ensuring the final result isn’t shorter than the original. It looks like the text has around 16 paragraphs, so I’ll keep the structure intact, including the
tags, and make sure to emphasize around Horizon Forbidden West consistently. The content starts in English and will be translated into French, keeping the pricing information clear. Each paragraph will be carefully handled to reflect those details. Let’s get started!Analyzing gaming market trends
With the news that PlayStation plans to cease physical disc production in 2018 and rumors about Xbox doing the same, it seems like the future of game pricing may not be so bright. This shift could mean that game prices on these platforms will be entirely controlled by the companies. Tweakers offers a Pricewatch feature on their site that compares various product prices in the Netherlands, with data starting from July 8th, 2022. By the way, the data notably includes Horizon Forbidden West, which is unique because it’s the only first-party PlayStation title that underwent a permanent price reduction.Examining game pricing trends
It seems that every first-party title maintains its launch price when not on sale, regardless of how old the game is. This pattern holds true for third-party games too, but they might see permanent price reductions more often. Interestingly, the data shows that even at launch, PlayStation Store prices are usually higher than retail prices. If we examine Forbidden West, it’s clear that it was hardly ever cheaper on the PlayStation Store, even during sales, although those sales do happen regularly, sometimes with long gaps in between.Analyzing retail price trends
The report indicates that on any given day, you’re statistically more likely to find a game at a lower price in retail than at the PlayStation Store. It’s important to mention that Pricewatch aggregates data from various retailers searching for the best deals, all of whom are competing on pricing. However, this situation also raises concerns, as PlayStation is likely to gain more control over game prices due to a reduction in the availability of physical games. While retail won’t disappear, it might be altered, with retailers potentially selling boxes containing codes or other formats.
