Recently a big surprising news has come for PlayStation subscribers which is sending shock waves in the entire gaming community. EA Play, a gaming subscription service, has seen its price increase by 80%.
In the UK, this service was previously priced at £19.99 per year, now it has been reduced to £35.99. This is not only affecting PlayStation users, but also Xbox and PC users who subscribe to EA Play.
But, this issue arose from a discussion on the PlayStation subreddit.
Expectations on platforms other than PlayStation
The anger among PlayStation users is widespread, but beyond that the question remains whether this price hike will also impact other services like Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which currently includes EA Play? Xbox users are in a unique situation because if you use Game Pass Ultimate, EA Play’s lower price may not have that much of an impact for now. But, the question is whether this will affect the price of Xbox’s bundled subscription in future?
Gaming World’s Reaction
The reaction of the gaming community to this tragedy has been very strong. Many people are expressing their dissatisfaction on social media and forums. Economic conditions have already put pressure on people and now this kind of price jump is causing even more problems. They’re talking about canceling log subscriptions and wondering how much their digital game investments are worth.
The Shift in Gaming Culture:
This loss has highlighted another big thing – the change in gaming culture. When questions are being raised regarding digital subscriptions, gamers are remembering the old times and are again turning towards physical games. Those were the days when buying a game meant a physical, forever copy. However, subscription charges and the lack of access to digital titles have diminished people’s interest in retro gaming and physical collections. Vintage cartridges and discs remind us of a time where there were no patches, no compatibility issues and no need to seek digital ownership.
Closing Thoughts:
With gaming prices rising and questions rising over the integrity of digital ownership, the gaming community is facing a new challenge. Gamers are expected to express their views and shape the conversation around subscription services and digital content.
So this is not just a story of PlayStation’s price hike, it reflects the dynamics of the entire gaming industry. If you are an EA Play subscriber or are thinking of becoming one, how will this affect your gaming choices? Share your thoughts and improve this conversation.
