PlayStation Veteran Yoshida Considers $70/$80 Games a “Bargain”

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You ever just sit there and think, “Wow, video games are getting as pricey as a fancy dinner out”? Yeah, me too. So apparently, Shuhei Yoshida, the guy who’s been in the PlayStation world forever, was chatting with someone on this channel called Critical Hits Games, I think? And, surprise, surprise, he’s cool with games costing $70 or $80. Like, shrug, whatever. But here’s the kicker — he reckons they should’ve hiked prices sooner! I can’t even decide if that’s bold or just wild.

And get this, he’s not into this one-size-fits-all for game prices. Makes sense, kinda. Some games are like blockbuster movies, others more like, well, quirky indie films. So, yeah, let the creators slap on whatever price they feel like.

He goes on, like, life’s expensive, right? Gas, food, whatever, they’ve all shot up while we’ve been playing the same $60 games for ages. Maybe game prices were living in some kind of weird retro bubble? Who knows.

Then he drops one of those “real talk” moments — those premium games we all drool over still feel like a bargain at $70 or $80. I sort of grimaced when I heard it, but also kind of see his point. It’s like, hours upon hours of adventure versus two hours at a movie theater. Still a headscratcher though when you’re on a tight budget.

But hey, as long as you’re smart about your cash (and maybe skip a coffee or three), no biggie, right? Or maybe it is. Hard to pin down.

Anyway, Yoshida’s take? It’s like folks need to just chill and, you know, choose wisely before emptying their wallets.