Not an Amazon Prime member? You'll have to buy Grand Theft Auto V for your PlayStation 4 elsewhere.
As was first reported by VideoGamer, Amazon is blocking non-Prime members from buying certain video games in the US and UK. The blocked titles vary by region, but include the PS4 version of GTA 5, Rainbow Six Siege, Assassin's Creed Syndicate, as well as the PS4 and Xbox One versions of Far Cry Primal and Battlefield Hardline.
Those who don't subscribe to Amazon's $99 yearly Prime service will see a blue box on the right side of the page where you'd usually place your order noting that the title is "Exclusively for Prime Members." You will, of course, have the option to join Prime if you really want the game from Amazon.
Amazon did not immediately respond to PCMag's request for comment about the move, but acknowledged the change in a statement to VideoGamer.
"One of the many benefits of Amazon Prime is access to exclusive selection on a number of great products," the company reportedly wrote. "Customers who are not Prime members can sign up for a 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime, or they can purchase those items from a Marketplace seller."
There's no word as to how many games are now Prime exclusives or whether this change is temporary or here to stay.
Of course, if you really want a Prime-exclusive game and don't have the money or desire for a membership, there are many other retailers who will happily sell you the same title. A Prime membership will, however, will give you access to all kinds of perks, including Amazon's selection of movies and TV episodes, music, Kindle ebooks, unlimited photo storage, Lightning Deals, and free two-day shipping on your purchases. Earlier this year, Amazon also announced that Prime subscribers now receive 20 percent off new physical video games.