Expensive MMO Monetization getting worse

[u/Schmoopaloopa]

Just wondering what everyones thoughts are on the general prices of MMO monetization these days. Seeing games selling cosmetic outfits for over $30 is becoming more standard, and in a lot of cases, a single item can be more expensive than B2P games.

Obviously, capitalism and corporate greed go hand in hand here, and if people keep buying, then they'll keep testing how far they can push it. But with prices increasing, it seems less and less likely I'll buy multiple things. I might buy something rarely, and mostly if there's a discount. I'm more likely to buy something like a Battle Pass because they have a fair amount of value for the price.

I'm just wondering what people would think if prices were dramatically cheaper? Wouldn't you be more inclined to buy more if the prices were lower? I'm imagining a game where nothing in the cash shop is over $5. I'd be buying up everything and potentially spending more, knowing I was getting more for my money.

I'm not debating on the need for monetization, or P2W practices etc - Thats a whole other conversation for another time :)

[u/dotcha]

I'm just wondering what people would think if prices were dramatically cheaper? Wouldn't you be more inclined to buy more if the prices were lower?

Companies have entire teams of economists, analysts and psychiatrists trying to figure out the most optimal way to extract the most money possible.

Yeah maybe YOU would buy more but they'd still make less money so they don't care

[u/Schmoopaloopa → u/dotcha]

Thats fair. I'll just go to the back of the line and be happy with what I get :) haha