Microsoft has finally officially confirmed Xbox One launch prices for games within Japan. While the Xbox One's predecessor had a lackluster reception in the country it appears Microsoft is hoping to avoid a repeat of last gen by offering launch bundles both with and without Kinect. Japan will be graced with the Xbox One formal launch on September 4th with the Kinect bundle for 49,980 yen (£291/$490) while a package without sensor will run consumers 39,980 yen (£233/$392).
The prices are very similar to the ones in the US. It's nice for them that they have the option to get it without the Kinect when they're first buying it. I bought the Xbox One the first day and I would've prefered to not get the Kinect and save $100.
Didact Absolutely disgusting how much we get charged here in the UK compared to other countries.
That's because HM Revenue and a Customs for our country charge so much import tax...we would possibly receive it at that price if the government didn't have a high import tax rate. Microsoft have no control of that's mr still need to make money.
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