Pokemon Go players admit to spending thousands on microtransactions

Trainers have exposed the harsh reality of Pokemon Go’s in-game currency: it is always in short supply. As a result, many confess to having spent thousands of dollars on the game.

Many players of Pokemon Go attempt to find a balance between the free-to-play content provided in the game and the microtransactions available, including paid tickets and other premium features. However, when the situation calls for it, do players opt to buy in-game currency, also known as PokeCoins? The answer to this question is affirmative.

In reality, players of Pokemon Go have invested large sums of money, potentially reaching thousands of dollars, on the game. They have openly admitted to spending this money on various items within the game.

After Redditor ‘SilasBeit’ posted the question “how much have you spent?” on r/pokemongo, numerous players opened up about their spending habits while playing Pokemon Go. From these responses, it has become clear that many trainers have spent hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars on the game.

Despite some players claiming to have only used Google Survey money or other methods to obtain pocket money for PokeCoins, there is a catch. One player admitted to having spent a significant amount while playing the game, including hundreds of dollars on in-game purchases and thousands on travel and accommodations for Pokemon Go events over the span of eight years.

Additionally, another player who has been playing since day 1 added that their total spending on past whale purchases, GO Fests, and community events like Pokebuses amounts to approximately $5000. The expenses do not end there.

“In addition, ‘rquinain’, a user on Reddit, reviewed their previous expenses and announced, “After going through my receipts, I discovered that I have only spent $2777 USD in the last 7.5 years. It seems that I greatly overestimated my spending, but I believe this is due to my renewed interest and increased dedication to the game.”

Despite the contributions of these trainers, Pokemon Go continues to thrive and remain free-to-play, with a plethora of upcoming events such as the Bug Out event. Their support is crucial in keeping the game alive and providing players with abundant content.