Of course, with the new console generation underway for this week, both Microsoft and Sony with the new systems are prone to also offer new ideas and features for the games that will be played on the new hardware. Even more, publishers are to also integrate new approaches to the industry when it comes to more capable machines. One factor in particular is $70 games.

First introduced by Take-Two Interactive with titles like NBA 2K21 and followed by Activision with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, the firms believe the long-expected price increase is to finally arrive. And it is understandable as to why that is – with big budget titles as mentioned, the price should equal what the game offers as new standards rise on fresher hardware.

However, Sony is also doing the same as well. The firm told previously in September that some titles will be priced higher such as Demon’s Souls and Destruction AllStars. But according to a report from Bloomberg, the firm wanted to pursue prices even higher than $70.

At one point, Sony discussed going even higher before settling on $70. Many of the game executives requested anonymity, apparently because they recognize the move is unpopular. In many cases, companies won’t acknowledge the fee increase, saying only that prices will vary by title.

Again to reiterate on the matter, consumers can come to an agreement to some degree that games are deserved of receiving a higher price if meeting the amount of value it is priced at. While $70 is becoming to sit as the norm, the idea for Sony to exceed even that is an eye-opener to say the least. While Sony has dominated the generation with its first-party releases, it is uncertain if the same could be said if software sold for more than $70.

Previously, Ubisoft also fancied to the idea of potentially increasing the price of its games. While the firm did confirm that will not be found this holiday season, the publisher could not make the same comment following these coming weeks. You can read the full report by heading here.

Would you pay more than $70 for a game from Sony?

Source: Bloomberg