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alright, i'm refunding Helldivers 2.
Sucker Punch reassures consumers that they don't need it for Ghosts of Tsushima and that you'd only need to link it if you go multiplayer. I sure hope so.
i've had every playstation since 1996, but this is the kind of crap i cannot stand for.
what the hell are they thinking, simply taking the game away from that many regions?
just lock them from playing crossnetwork, let them continue playing on steam, what is the issue? It's been working just fine so far, has it not?
Sony is really rubbing me the wrong way lately.
So 18 countries in the world can have PSN accounts?
There is 195 countries in the world. 195 - 177 = 18
https://www.worldometers.info/geography/how-many-countries-are-there-in-the-world/
But yes, the game was sold to countries that PSN doesnt let have an account.
And you will need a PSN account if you plan to play HD2 in the future.
Alot of people are standing up for their fellow gamers to hold Sony accountable with negative reviews and trying to get a refund.
Other people could not care less about anyone else except their samples and would like to post dumb things like "just make a PSN account it will take 2 minutes" & "clown world" etc.w
even arrowhead dropped the ball here, like come on.
let people play and those who want crossplay and have ways of doing so, can create the PSN account.
those who can't utilize PSN, can just stick to steam.
clearly as can be seen right now, it works just fine without PSN.
According to www.iAsk.ai Ask Ai Questions Search Engine:
Answer:
PlayStation Network (PSN) is not available in many countries primarily due to regulatory and legal requirements, as well as business decisions made by Sony. The main reasons for the limited availability of PSN in certain countries include:
Regulatory Compliance: Sony needs to adhere to the laws and regulations of each country where they operate. This involves obtaining permits, licenses, and approvals from local authorities, which can be a time-consuming and complex process. Failure to comply with these regulations could result in legal issues for Sony.
Market Considerations: Sony may choose to prioritize markets where there is a higher demand for their services or where they see greater potential for revenue generation. This means that they may focus on countries with larger gaming communities or stronger purchasing power, leading to the exclusion of some countries from PSN availability.
Infrastructure and Support: Setting up and maintaining the infrastructure required to operate PSN in a new country involves significant investment in terms of resources and technology. Sony may decide that the cost of expanding into certain regions outweighs the potential benefits, especially if the market size is small or if there are challenges in providing adequate customer support.
Taxation and Financial Considerations: Some countries have specific tax laws related to digital services or online transactions. Companies like Sony need to navigate these tax regulations, including VAT (Value-Added Tax) requirements, which can vary greatly from one country to another. Failure to comply with tax laws could lead to financial penalties or restrictions on operations.
Localization and Content Restrictions: PSN content often needs to be localized based on language, cultural norms, and legal requirements of each country. Ensuring compliance with content regulations can be a barrier to entry for PSN in certain regions where censorship or content restrictions are strict.
Overall, the combination of regulatory hurdles, market dynamics, infrastructure costs, taxation complexities, and content considerations contributes to the limited availability of PlayStation Network in many countries.
Probably a plethora of different reasons for different countries. Can be due to local laws, unstable currencies, political/economic bans, licensing issues, lack of infrastructure or cost efficiency of supporting X or Y country being deemed unnecessary/economically detrimental...
Pick and choose, there's likely a bunch of other potential reasons.
Edit: Oh well, I guess AI can give a more detailed explanation faster.
That's a fairly generic answer, unfortunately. The AI also seems to give you an answer for a physical service such as an ISP, with the talk about physical infrastructure, which the PSN doesn't require.
Some of those I get with war-torn countries or failed states, but PSN doesn't support some EU countries. I don't quite follow what lack of infrastructure has to do with anything. Sony aren't expected to lay down copper to people's houses. Even if the infrastructure isn't there, why not let people sign up? Imagine asking to buy a product at a store, only to be told "you can't afford it". That's my business to handle.
I also don't quite follow what the "cost" of allowing access to the PSN is. Are we talking server cost or what? Near as I can tell, you can make a Google account from anywhere in the world, and that comes with e-mail, data storage, etc. What costs are Sony avoiding by geofencing their service?
I'm not trying to be a ♥♥♥♥. I genuinely don't get it. The only argument that makes any sense is "Sony just don't feel like it."
I have no answer to those who can't understand business finance trade and law
It was pretty cut and dry..
Country A is null.
If it depletes from the allocation, its not worth the business
IE blame the Country's handling of foreign digital trade laws
If the (The Country) make it cost more than simply the pipeline, Sony wont invest.
yes accounts have security costs taxes and other nuances ..
Its not as simple as 5 seconds to make an account..
Okay, I've seen similar replies around already and if it's so "cut and dry", let me ask you this: Does XBOX or Nintendo have the same issue? Is it only Sony who can't deal with these " business finance trade and law" obstacles? I've never seen people complain about their countries being locked in the Discussions boards of the Microsoft games I play. If Forza Horizon wasn't available in 180 countries I think I would have seen a comment or two from people.