Not everywhere it didn't.There was only one version available in Ireland at launch and it cost ?630Kumagawa Misogi said:The PS3 launched with 2 versions one at $499 and one at $599 so this is launching at the same price as the smaller HDD version of the launch PS3.
No it's not ok.$499 = ?376.Even accounting for sales tax there is no way it should cost nearly ?130 more than the US are payingIshigami said:499? is okay.
I expected it between 400? and 500? as I do for the PS4. Maybe PS4 will be a bit cheaper but I wouldn't count on Sony going lower than 449?.
Also the US prices has been the EU price for ages. Accept it that the EU price includes sales tax and maybe other stuff like higher handling charges.
The release date is favourably.
Yeah, Germanisms are quite trendy in the US language. Something to keep in mind when the schadenfreude kicks in when the sales figures of the xbone are inevitably below the PS4 (and hopefully WiiU).TheKasp said:Well, the german word is spelled "stumm", interesting to see the transition.fix-the-spade said:schtum
But yeah, they are most probably only talking about the basic model here. I really don't know what they are thinking, everything about this console reeks of stupidity. I never thought bad of any console owner before the XBoner, now I think it'll start with people who'll gulp down this pile of crap.
Just going to leave this heresynobal said:Microsoft was able to get the price so low because the NSA is covering part of the manufacture cost for each Xbox One console.
aaah, but feast your eyes on this ---> "An exclusive achievement will also come with the package" o_0 #facepalmMarsProbe said:Pre-order bonuses for consoles now? Really? Still, I suppose it may have it's benefits. At least it'll help identify who needs to be sterilised for the sake of the future of humanity, just by checking what kind of Xbone controller they own.
It would be cheaper to buy an American one and have it shipped over.FargoDog said:It costs £430 in the UK and $499 in the EU.
For all you economics fans out there, that means it's $160 dollars more expensive outside the US.
Yeah, fuck you Microsoft.
But it's going to be region-locked no doubt, how does Live work on an imported 360 anyway?Danny Ocean said:It would be cheaper to buy an American one and have it shipped over.FargoDog said:It costs £430 in the UK and $499 in the EU.
For all you economics fans out there, that means it's $160 dollars more expensive outside the US.
Yeah, fuck you Microsoft.
I was thinking that might be a great way to make some quick cash (if you have the capital) but I think they are region locked.Danny Ocean said:It would be cheaper to buy an American one and have it shipped over.FargoDog said:It costs £430 in the UK and $499 in the EU.
For all you economics fans out there, that means it's $160 dollars more expensive outside the US.
Yeah, fuck you Microsoft.
TheEvilCheese said:But it's going to be region-locked no doubt, how does Live work on an imported 360 anyway?
They are indeed region locked, it has been confirmed.MrWunderful said:I was thinking that might be a great way to make some quick cash (if you have the capital) but I think they are region locked.
Actually that parody isn't quite right: It's missing a fitness magazine.WaitWHAT said:It's the tax we pay for not being 'Murica. It's totally worth it.Daystar Clarion said:Exchange rates?
How do they work?
How does $499 translate to £430?
OT: It's not like I'm buying one anyway.PS3XBOX one has no games.