"Some are claiming Final Fantasy XVI will be dead on arrival": PlayStation 5 price hike sends the game trending in Japan
It's not strange for Final Fantasy XVI to trend in any part of the world, especially in Japan, given how the entire franchise has grown over the years. Square Enix might not be in a great place currently, but one exception has been the Final Fantasy games' performance. However, few would think that the hike in PlayStation 5 prices would result in the upcoming title trending in Japan.
Earlier on August 25, Jim Ryan announced the decision to raise the price of both versions of the PlayStation 5 in selected markets. While there has been no hike so far in the United States, Europe, the UK, Canada, and Japan, they are among the few countries where prices are set to rise.
The price hike has led many gamers to raise concerns, with one commenting:
There have always been problems for the PlayStation 5 due to the shortages in supply. The price rise is set to make it an even bigger problem, and it won't be a problem for many games. Final Fantasy XVI is incredibly popular in Japan, and the game will be released only on Sony's console. This has put many Japanese gamers in a significant problem.
From September 15 onwards, new prices will be applicable for anyone who wants to acquire a PlayStation 5 in Japan. While the digital-only edition will cost ¥49,478, the disc edition will cost ¥60,478. Both prices include all applicable taxes but represent a noticeable hike.
This has left gamers in all the affected regions in the dilemma of what to do next. The overall poor supply hasn't helped things, to begin with, and could make it even worse. Many Japanese gamers are now pondering if they will even be able to acquire a PlayStation 5 to play Final Fantasy XVI.
One user believes Square Enix has made poor choices by allowing the game to become a
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