I don't understand why the PS4 games are so expensive because it's only a CD. And you can simply copy the content from CD to CD. I think 90 euro for a game is very expensive.
And what do you think the developers live from?
You have to program the game first!
But 90 euro is quite a lot
The companies want to make money.
And as long as enough people pay that price, they get their money accordingly. You don't pay for the CD, you pay for the content.
Because as a manufacturer, you can maximize your profit. Initially expensive, then always cheaper. It is no different for electronics, cars, etc.
The CD + case has a material value of just a few cents. But the valuable thing is also the information on the CD.
But then the state would like to earn money (taxes).
Then the dealer would like to earn money.
Then the logisticians want to earn money from it.
And the game developer, who has invested several million in development and ultimately wants to make a profit, wants the biggest piece.
