Microsoft sets Xbox One game prices at £50 in UK
The U.K. Microsoft Store lists upcoming games such as "Ryse: Son of Rome," "Dead Rising 3" and "Forza Motorsport 5" as all being priced at £49.99. That price shouldn't be too surprising, as it's the same as Xbox 360 game prices in the country. Previous speculation hoped Microsoft would drop prices, however, as U.S. $59.99 converts to less than £39.99 in U.K. currency based on current exchange rates, though the U.K.'s value-added tax is included in prices prior to checkout while sales taxes are added during checkout in the U.S..
Also noteworthy is the fact that Kinect-only games, such as "Kinect Sports Rivals," will share the same price point as regular games in both the U.S. and U.K. Kinect-only games for the Xbox 360 cost less than regular titles – in the U.S., Kinect games for the Xbox 360 cost $49.99 versus the $59.99 price of regular releases. The change is likely due to the fact that Microsoft is pushing developers to make use of the next-generation Kinect that comes bundled with every Xbox One console, blurring the lines between what is a "Kinect game."
Sony has yet to announce prices for PlayStation 4 games, though Jack Tretton, chief executive of Sony's U.S. business, previously said prices would top out at $60 in the U.S. Tretton said prices would range from 99 cents up to that price point.
The Xbox One is scheduled to launch in the U.S. and U.K. sometime in November. In the U.S., the Xbox One will cost $499, while it will cost £429 in the U.K.
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KatsumiPosted:
CokesPins 50 Pounds What The Hell That Is the Biggest Rip Over Ever That Means That In Euros The Games Will Be About 60 euros And That Is Way Too Dear Just For A Xbox ONE Game Im Done Im Just Gonna Stick For My Xbox360
Well better than the rumors of it being 100 USD.
I'm not too surprised that games will be that expensive for the Xbox One. They will eventually fall over the next few years but keep in mind that it's a new console at the moment
CokesPosted:
Pins 50 Pounds What The Hell That Is the Biggest Rip Over Ever That Means That In Euros The Games Will Be About 60 euros And That Is Way Too Dear Just For A Xbox ONE Game Im Done Im Just Gonna Stick For My Xbox360
Well better than the rumors of it being 100 USD.
PlusnetPosted:
Pins 50 Pounds What The Hell That Is the Biggest Rip Over Ever That Means That In Euros The Games Will Be About 60 euros And That Is Way Too Dear Just For A Xbox ONE Game Im Done Im Just Gonna Stick For My Xbox360
Same with most people.
PinsPosted:
50 Pounds What The Hell That Is the Biggest Rip Over Ever That Means That In Euros The Games Will Be About 60 euros And That Is Way Too Dear Just For A Xbox ONE Game Im Done Im Just Gonna Stick For My Xbox360
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