You are paying the same price for the same content. [u]SONY[/u] is the one paying for the year exclusivity, primarily to create "the best experience, only on Playstation". It was a smart move on their marketing team's part and most certainly lead to more Playstation versions, and Playstations themselves, being sold. @DonnyA240, and whoever else uses the phrase "normal timed exclusive" (I have seen others): Who are you, or anybody to say what is "normal"?