Sony appears to be taking a controversial step in the gaming world. Recent reports indicate that PlayStation’s dynamic pricing system is being tested again. This system allows game prices on the digital store to vary from person to person.

What is PlayStation dynamic pricing?

Dynamic pricing essentially means that the price of a product changes instantly based on demand, user behavior, or other variables. Recent observations on the PlayStation Store have revealed that the same game is listed at different prices across different accounts.

According to information shared on Reddit, even players living in the same region and using the same currency are encountering different prices. For example, one user might see Red Dead Redemption 2: Ultimate Edition for $19.99, while their spouse’s account sells the same game for $14.99. This reinforces claims that the system analyzes user habits and offers personalized pricing.

This practice is similar to instant price changes for movie or concert tickets. However, given the prevailing expectation of “equal pricing” in the gaming industry, this can create unrest among gamers. While Sony hasn’t yet made an official announcement, the possibility of these tests becoming a permanent model in the future is a matter of curiosity.

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