Newell reports that since TF2 has become F2P, they're seeing a conversion rate of players of 20 to 30 percent, going from getting the product free, to spending money on hats, etc.

纽厄尔报告以来TF 2已成为F2P，他们看到的20%至30%的球员的转换率，从获得产品的免费，花钱帽子，等等。

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On the other hand, F2P represents a much lower barrier to entry for new players.

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Two key variables are making F2P games much more attractive for eSports: Consistency and growth.

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Meanwhile, like in most F2P games, having real world money can tip the scales in your favor.

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