Petition · past parliament

Overpricing of videogames with add ons is getting out of hand and needs sorting

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

The price of ps4 and Xbox games are getting TOO high £52 for a new game and then for full experience a further £30-40 for a season pass for something that in 3 months drops dramatically. Around Christmas time when children want the latest games the pressure is immense as parents capping is needed
Ps4 call of duty £52 season pass rises to £97. Fifa 18 £52 with constant paid add ons for ultimate team cards is astronomical especially during the Christmas period.
Once a game is bought that should be it. No add on / under handed added payments something needs addressing to tackle the gaming companies who probably avoid tax payments to give something to the consumer rather than trying to screw as much out of them as possible.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

Timeline

20 Nov 2017 Petition opened for signatures
27 Nov 2017 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11
Status Rejected
Rejected 27 Nov 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.