digital distribution Service determines the order price on the basis of the solvency of the users in a particular region. For this reason, the same conditional game can cost $ 20 in Belarus and € 40 in Germany and 35 pounds in the UK. Some time ago it became clear that Russian gamers have access to really discounted prices, which, incidentally, are quoted in local currency.

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digital distribution Service determines the order price on the basis of the solvency of the users in a particular region. For this reason, the same conditional game can cost $ 20 in Belarus and € 40 in Germany and 35 pounds in the UK. Some time ago it became clear that Russian gamers have access to really discounted prices, which, incidentally, are quoted in local currency.

Belarusian gamers have to put up with the fact that the prices in the Steam store are quoted in us dollars. In addition, they may differ in the direction of increase in two and more times from what the user sees from Russia. However, there are exceptions: Call of Duty: Black Ops III will cost Belarus $32 USD, in Russia — 2599 rubles ($40). However, the price for Grand Theft Auto V is already $27 and $20, respectively; Fallout 4 — $60 and $31, respectively (there are many such examples).

"As many of you know, the prices are based on market research and purchasing power", — announced less than a year ago on Steam. As "soft" regions then mentioned Russia, Brazil and countries in South-East Asia. Belarus in the eyes of the administration Valve, probably closer to Europe than to Russia.