Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 Listings Raise Concerns About PlayStation Port Costs

Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 listings have sparked fears among PlayStation fans about the potential high price of upcoming ports. Microsoft has priced the two games at $40 each on PC and Xbox platforms, excluding DLC. This move comes after updates to PC and Xbox marketplaces revealed new DLC pricing, with the 2010 and 2012 titles locked at $39.99 each. The changes include DLCs now priced at $10 instead of $15, and season passes at $30 instead of $50.

The update follows news that Activision will launch ports—not remasters—of the two classic Treyarch games on PS4 and PS5 in July. However, without official pricing for the PlayStation versions, fans are concerned that the Xbox listings may indicate a hefty cost for games that are over a decade old.

What Players Are Saying About the Potential Price Hike

Reactions from fans have been mixed, with many expressing frustration over the potential cost. One X/Twitter user commented, "Not including the DLC and charging $40 on games from Obama’s first term is nasty work." Another post suggested, "Games this old should be 20 bucks max WITH the DLC."

Activision’s recent announcement only promised that the ports will include Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombie modes. There has been no mention of how DLC will be handled, and the use of the word "port" suggests minimal changes to the base experiences from the early 2010s. This lack of clarity has only fueled more concern among PlayStation users.

What Could the Total Cost Be?

If the prices shown on the Microsoft Store are applied to the PlayStation ports, players who want both games might need to spend $80. Adding the cost of both season passes could push the total to $140 for the full package. However, Activision has not confirmed these figures or what will be included in the ports, leaving fans uncertain about the actual cost and content.

Some online users have expressed disbelief at the potential prices. A Reddit user joked, "Wait what the f**k that's insane lmao," adding, "That's worth like $20-30 max with all DLCs included." Another user quipped, "The numbers Mason, they're telling you not to buy..." while another called the $40 price tag for games already purchased "an absolute atrocity."

The Legacy of Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2

IGN gave the original Call of Duty: Black Ops an 8.5/10 review when it launched in November 2010, and its sequel a 9.3/10 review when it launched in November 2012. Both titles have since become celebrated and quotable in Call of Duty history, making next month's ports highly anticipated as players wait for this year's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

For now, the ports have no firm release date beyond the promise of a July launch. Fans are left waiting for more details from Activision, hoping for clearer information about pricing and content in the coming days.