2026-09-20 13:15 UTC
Why are games priced in € (EUR) the same as $ (USD)?
They’re not even the same currency at all, yet Steam or any other digital storefront decides to price a 80€ ($91) game the same as a $80 (69€) one when the conversions in reality are different to what the algorithm suggests. It’s reflected on Steam DB that Euro has a higher markup in comparison to US Dollar because of this, since I hear EU players nagging about paying 80€ at launch the same as US players don’t like paying $80.
Replies (2)
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@dhork@lemmy.world 2026-09-20 13:23
Do EU prices normally include VAT? US list prices for games cannot include Sales Tax, because the tax can vary widely by State (or even by local government).
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@RickyRigatoni@piefed.zip 2026-09-20 13:22
It’s normal to price games lower in less privileged countries.