PS3 price increase for Europe and Austrailia

[XYXZYZ]

http://www.playfuls.com/news_05957_PS_3_News_European_Launch_Day_Price_Ann ounced_Firmware_Update.html


Ever thought Sony discriminated you Aussies or Europeans? Well, listen to this: PS3 will cost even more for you, and the game-pack is rather lame. So you better keep your money for a new video card or a Wii.

Yes, apparently Sony is keeping its promise of delivering their 5Kg monster in the remaining gaming territories on March 23. PS3 will hit Europe and Australia on the day mentioned before, but the pricing scheme is modified.

If Americans are able to buy a high-end PS3 for $599 and the Japanese gamers can even acquire it for ¥49,980 (US$412)- the low-end version, Europeans will have to pay for it € 599 (US $779) or £425 (US $840) respectively, while Australians and New Zealanders will pay A$1,000 (US $785) or NZ $1,200 (US $839) in their respective markets. By comparison, PlayStation 3 with the 60 GB hard drive costs ¥59,980 (US$494) in Japan…

The cheaper version, which is available in Japan and the U.S. for ¥49,980 (US$412) and US$500, respectively, won't be offered in PAL countries due to "retailer and customer demand," said SCEI.

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lol, the guy who wrote that article is totaly ignoring factors like import taxes and income. My guess is that hes an american so paying $800+ for a console would for him be insane concidering he probly think $599 is already crazy high. When PS2 came out here it was about $800, PSX was nearly $500. Why? Because of factors like import taxes and the prices are adjusted to peoples income.

These prices have been known for quite some time tho, its just now that they are confirmed. Here the PS3 will most likely cost the same as the PS2 did, around $800, possibly $900, so there is no price increase, atleast not where i live. Not really any shocking price either imo. People are already buying a single gfx card for the same price.

How is the game-pack rather lame btw? Only thing difference afaik is that a BR movie wont be included (i think).

[XYXZYZ]

lol, the guy who wrote that article is totaly ignoring factors like import taxes and income. My guess is that hes an american so paying $800+ for a console would for him be insane concidering he probly think $599 is already crazy high. When PS2 came out here it was about $800, PSX was nearly $500. Why? Because of factors like import taxes and the prices are adjusted to peoples income.

These prices have been known for quite some time tho, its just now that they are confirmed. Here the PS3 will most likely cost the same as the PS2 did, around $800, possibly $900 so there is no price increase, not atleast where i live. Not really any shocking price either imo. People buy a single gfx card for the same price.

Insightful, thanks!

[jajaja]

I can also mention that where i live the import tax on anything that is over ~$35 is 25% of the value + the shipping costs (might be some expections on some stuff tho, but in general its 25%). So if i buy something from, lets say USA, for $1000 and the shipping is $50 i'll have to pay 25% of $1050 in taxes. That would be about $260 in import taxes. I would also have to pay a customs fee on about $15. So its pretty expencive to import here :(

[Poofta!]

I can also mention that where i live the import tax on anything that is over ~$35 is 25% of the value + the shipping costs (might be some expections on some stuff tho, but in general its 25%). So if i buy something from, lets say USA, for $1000 and the shipping is $50 i'll have to pay 25% of $1050 in taxes. That would be about $260 in import taxes. I would also have to pay a customs fee on about $15. So its pretty expencive to import here :(

where do you live? thats kinda insane =[

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600euro's :| I was a sony fanboy but no way in hell i'm gonna pay that price for that piece of crap :x