Sony Suddenly, he raised prices for some PS4 and PS5 games in Brazil and Turkey. Back in April, the company increased the PlayStation Plus subscription in Brazil and a number of other Latin American countries that caused the main reaction. Despite this, Sony seems to have ignored criticism, striking some of its clients with another hike in a separate category.
In recent months, video game prices have become a hot topic, and more and more concern that games are becoming more expensive. Now there are several games that are expected to launch at $ 80, and some believe that the next generation console may push prices even higher. So far, most AAA games in major markets costs about $ 70, with premium editions usually cost from $ 80 to $ 90. However, Sony seems to put pressure on players in certain regions to pay more.
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According to several Brazilian outlets, some other AAA games on PS5 and PS4 now cost about 400 Brazilian real (BRL), approximately $ 73. Similar complaints came from Turkish players who say the PlayStation game prices have become “out of place” expensive. In Turkey, AAA titles from the first participant sell about 3,500 Turkish lers, or $ 88, which is approximately 14% of the country’s minimum wage. For Brazilian gamers, new prices make up about 26% of the minimum wage in Brazil.
Sony violates the promise by increasing the game prices in Brazil
In May 2025, the Brazilian Sony press team stated that there would be no price increase in the summer 2025. The ghost yotei In October. However, the price increase came almost three months earlier, as well as other non -exclusive games.
Game | New Price (BRL) | Previous price (BRL) |
|---|---|---|
Astro Bot | 339.90 (~ $ 62 USD) | 299.90 (~ 55 USD) |
Death 2: on the beach | 399.90 (~ $ 73) | 349.90 (~ $ 64) |
The soul of the demon | 399.90 (~ $ 73) | 349.90 (~ $ 64) |
Damn Take, we | 339.90 (~ $ 62) | 299.90 (~ 55 dollars) |
A lost soul toward | 339.90 (~ $ 62) | 299.90 (~ 55 dollars) |
Ninja Heiden 4 | 399.90 (~ $ 73) | 349.90 (~ $ 64) |
Silent hill f | 399.90 (~ $ 73) | 349.90 (~ $ 64) |
Last of us, part 1 | 399.90 (~ $ 73) | 349.90 (~ $ 64) |
External Worlds 2 | 399.90 (~ $ 73) | 349.90 (~ $ 64) |
Pedagogue: Furious feathers | 339.90 (~ $ 62) | 249.50 (~ $ 45) |
Brazilian and Turkish fans are frustrated for Sony’s recent decisions. In Brazil, many are particularly upset by the unexpected price tags they consider to be unfounded. One fan noted that old PlayStation Hits is similar The soul of the demon (2020) and The shame’s second son (2014) became more expensive, which they claim unfair. One of the games most affected by the price hike in Brazil is External Worlds 2Which now has a previous order price of 456 BRL or approximately $ 83. And it makes it one of the most expensive names in the region.
Sony has published an official statement explaining recent changes. According to the company’s press, Sony Interactive Entertainment has updated the PlayStation store due to complex market conditions, including fluctuations in exchange rates. As a result, prices and contents increased in Brazil. Price solutions differ in the region and reflect current economic conditions.
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