Top 3 played PlayStation games by country. Japan is the only one with all 3 digital only f2p titles.

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Qwark said:

Well some countries have non F2p as well, though it could explain a bit of the low software sales for PS5. Why you would buy an expensive PS5 for that with PS+ is beyond me though, a pc which costs less and has free online is in all regards the better option for these kind of games.

You'd be surprised at spending habits for some people.

I know someone who bought a PS3, PS4 and PS5 - all to play GTA online and whatever NBA game is the latest - and nothing else.

Zippy6 said:

Japan is the only country that's list is fully comprised of F2P titles.

Yes, its already known that Japan isnt the same as it was over a decade ago. Mobile/F2P gaming has re-shaped the landscape there.