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Wouldn't it make sense to region lock cheaper versions, while keeping the "fully priced" version for non-underprivileged markets unlocked? AFAIK that's how it i

Wouldn't it make sense to region lock cheaper versions, while keeping the "fully priced" version for non-underprivileged markets unlocked? AFAIK that's how it is done, and it makes some sense. However, I admit, I thought through the scenario for a grand total of 5 minutes, so I probably have missed something.

crankylinuxuser 7y ago
The companies have no issue in using labor from "underprivileged" markets, so why shouldn't we customers be able to buy from wherever? Good for the goose, good for the gander.
- ggggtez 7y ago
  I get it that this is a joke, but more seriously I'd argue most labor is "region locked". Likely to within a few dozen miles of where you live. It's actually fairly difficult to just buy labor from another region without doing the equivalent of "buying a regional console" (i.e. building a local office/factory, where people actually speak the right language).
- filoleg 7y ago
  A bit of a sidenote before I address your point directly: do you have a source confirming that all those companies that favor regional pricing for their games use labor from "underprivileged" markets? As for why we shouldn't be able to, there are two good reasons: 1. If everything is priced at a regular price, no one in "underprivileged" markets will be able to afford those games, so cue piracy. 2. If everything is priced at the price point of "underprivileged" markets, it makes zero sense to produce those games, as it would mean that the company will surely go broke by doing so.
  - SkyBelow 7y ago
    >do you have a source confirming that all those companies that favor regional pricing for their games use labor from "underprivileged" markets? If not directly, they still benefit indirectly from any downward pressure put on wages.
  - yellowapple 7y ago
    > so cue piracy Piracy is inevitable. No matter how low of a price you set for it, there will be countless people who'd rather have it for "free".
slowmovintarget 7y ago
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crankylinuxuser 7y ago

The companies have no issue in using labor from "underprivileged" markets, so why shouldn't we customers be able to buy from wherever? Good for the goose, good for the gander.

ggggtez 7y ago
I get it that this is a joke, but more seriously I'd argue most labor is "region locked". Likely to within a few dozen miles of where you live. It's actually fairly difficult to just buy labor from another region without doing the equivalent of "buying a regional console" (i.e. building a local office/factory, where people actually speak the right language).
filoleg 7y ago
A bit of a sidenote before I address your point directly: do you have a source confirming that all those companies that favor regional pricing for their games use labor from "underprivileged" markets? As for why we shouldn't be able to, there are two good reasons: 1. If everything is priced at a regular price, no one in "underprivileged" markets will be able to afford those games, so cue piracy. 2. If everything is priced at the price point of "underprivileged" markets, it makes zero sense to produce those games, as it would mean that the company will surely go broke by doing so.
- SkyBelow 7y ago
  >do you have a source confirming that all those companies that favor regional pricing for their games use labor from "underprivileged" markets? If not directly, they still benefit indirectly from any downward pressure put on wages.
- yellowapple 7y ago
  > so cue piracy Piracy is inevitable. No matter how low of a price you set for it, there will be countless people who'd rather have it for "free".

slowmovintarget 7y ago

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