the book comparison is honestly the most on point even if not intended, probably. i don't buy books day one as a hardcover. they are hella expensive and not worth it to me. if i get a book i wait for the cheaper paperback and read other books i own until the cheaper release hits.
But that's the whole problem in the gaming industry. Those f* like to work together. What if hardcovers is all they are willing to sell in the future?
Because you absolutely know that Ubi, Sony, Microsoft and EA will follow the lead and start selling games for 80€ as well. It's just a matter of time.
You'll still reply with:"You can still wait a month or two,"
I agree, that is a valid strategy. But the amount of pressure they are able to invoke on a market that should be easy to regulate by demand and supply (though it's more like demand in this digital age) by working together is disgusting and boycotting has barely a chance to work.
People will buy 80€ CoD normal, peasant edition because they want to spent time with their friends playing. There is a lot of pressure this industry is able to leverage here. It is borderline unfair.