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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BacudaPosted:
ParecyLeapAre you stupid? It's not their fault our government add VAT.Titanium Yay! Not only is the console expensive, the games are more expensive!!!
Its a WIN WIN ! YAY lol
No, but they've always added VAT, why is everyone acting as though things have suddenly changed? Games have always been 40 GBP including VAT, it's just pure greed.
BacudaPosted:
VisionaryMGMTCokes That's 65 USD almost, so I'm assuming the US is going to pay 60.
Wait... Isn't it $66?
Both of you are wrong, it comes to $76.55, which is absolutely ridiculous.
BacudaPosted:
bigchukkaG9H Too much money to spend on just 1 game, I find that annoying.
Try living in Australia or New Zealand. The prices are insane!
At least you get the console for a more reasonable price, in the UK we have to pay the equivalent of 720 AUD.
BacudaPosted:
Woobie Glad the prices stayed the same, an increase would suck.
I can't tell whether you're being sarcastic or you didn't actually read it, RRP for almost all games in the UK is 40 GBP, this is a 25% increase. I don't think that the person that made this news story knows what he's talking about though, because prices of games in the UK have never been at 50 GBP, that's only a rare occurrence in stores such as game that lasts for around a week, even though the RRP is always 40 GBP.
The guy talking about inflation is an idiot though, and has no idea what he's talking about.
This has confirmed that I won't be purchasing the console, I'm not being consistently scammed out of my money, it's unacceptable.
StonerzardPosted:
Err...guys, I'm just saying, there is a thing called inflation? Where the currency value goes down ergo prices go up to counter part this to prevent organisations losing out, the one thing that doesn't go up due to inflation is of course, wages. But I guess, you want a better job? Work your ass*s off for it, and don't spend money you can't afford to spend on games, and then complain about it. Fools. Oh, and if you're moaning you can't get a better job, should of worked hard in school and got qualifications! And if you're still in school, go outside rather than play video games 24/7 get a better fricking hobby
Scared_of_WaterPosted:
bigchukka That's $72 AUD. I will be really angry if Microsoft bumps games to $100+/charge the extra $30 per game. I will most likely buy a lot of my games for the UK
That might be $72 AUD but that's not how much the cost
LuckyOtterPosted:
If the One's games are raised up in the UK I get the feeling the PS4 will raise their prices to.
jacobisthebossPosted:
And the big media companies wonder why people pirate games lmao **** dumbass biatches
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