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PlayStation Store Targeted Discounts Appear in U.S. Spring Sale

Players say personalized discounts now reach the U.S., prompting calls for clarity on how prices are set.

Overview

  • U.S. PlayStation users reported the Spring Sale showing different prices for the same game, with Astro Bot listed at $39.59 for some accounts and $26.99 for others.
  • VICE said it reproduced the Astro Bot price gap using two separate accounts, while noting it could not confirm the behavior for other discounted titles.
  • Cheap Ass Gamer suggested the deeper cut appeared on an account that rarely buys on the PlayStation Store, though Sony has not described how the offers are targeted.
  • Sony has not confirmed the program or commented on the U.S. rollout, and players are calling the practice unfair and urging review by regulators such as the FTC.
  • Earlier reporting traced these experiments to 2025 trials outside the U.S., with most personalized discounts in the 5% to 18% range and occasional larger reductions.