Summary
APlayStationfan recently stumbled upon an incredible deal which netted them three critically-acclaimed PS4 and PS5 games for the lowly price of $6. Hauls like these are often a shining endorsement of physical games, and serve as a compelling case for why futurePlayStationconsoles should continue to support disc-based media.
The PlayStation fanbase has always had numerous ardent physical media supporters. Even thoughphysical game sales have been decliningfor several years, many of these PlayStation fans remain steadfast in their championing of disc-based games. It isn’t difficult to see why, as physical games are satisfying to collect, can be borrowed and resold, don’t require an internet connection (in most cases) to install to a console’s storage, and more. However, a massive advantage of physical games is their natural tendency to drop in price over time, and this has helped one very fortunate PlayStation fan snag an exceptional deal.
Reddit user Kaden_leon recently posted an image in the PlayStation subreddit to show off a game haul they took home for $6 from a garage sale. While one may assume that a diminutive amount like this wouldn’t really fetch anything impressive, it surprisingly got the Redditor a PS5 copy of the2021 time-looping shooterDeathloop, as well as PS4 copies ofUncharted 4: A Thief’s EndandGrand Theft Auto 5. The haul left many PlayStation fans gobsmacked, as the individual values of those games are several times greater than the $6 Kaden_leon paid for all of them. At the time of writing, Amazon hasDeathloopPS5 discs listed for $23,GTA 5PS4 discs for $20, andUncharted 4PS4 copies for a whopping $50.
Redditor Snags Two Critically-Lauded PS4 Games and a Popular PS5 Shooter for $6 Total
Had Kaden_leon bought those games from Amazon, they would’ve ended up lavishing $93, which is over 15 times the amount they actually paid for those titles. Granted, if the Redditor wants to experience the best versions ofUncharted 4andGTA 5on PS5, they’d have to spend $10 each to upgrade both PS4 titles digitally. Still, that’d bring the overall cost to $26, which is still a fraction of their current market price. Economics aside, there’s also the critical acclaim behind these games that far transcends the inconsequential price Kaden_leon paid for them.GTA 5is widely regarded among the best games ever made,Uncharted 4is an excellent globe-trotting adventure title, andDeathloopwas nominated for Game of the Year in 2021.
Should the Redditor be planning on playing all three games, they’re most likely in for a great time. However, it’d probably be more prudent to play through the first threeUnchartedgames before diving intoUncharted 4to maximize its emotional impact. Regardless, this is just one of many examples that prove how accessible physical games can be, and why thePS6 and beyond must retain disc drives. Maybe 10 years from now, someone could post a $6 haul comprised of games likeGTA 6,Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, andBlade.
PlayStation 5
Sony’s PlayStation 5 is part of the ninth console generation and debuted with a launch lineup that included Demon’s Souls and Astro’s Playroom. The console comes with a Blu-ray disc, although a digital-only edition is also available for a cheaper price.
