Still baffling that this isn't a pack-in game. Honestly can't see why anyone would buy this especially for that price.
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Still baffling that this isn't a pack-in game. Honestly can't see why anyone would buy this especially for that price.
I actually preordered at base yesterday since I couldn't find it cheaper anywhere else...
I'd agree, but it's at #18 in the Amazon UK charts
Then again, there's only 4 other games to choose from.
Check their details for a return policy. If they don't have one, they're selling privately and will probably be a hassle if something is wrong.
Reactions in the chat thread were half-half love/hate. Some people just like more than just the video kind of games.
Not really, since pretty much both Sony and Microsoft adopt a 1:1 conversion, and that is already a "premium" considering 300 are not 300 dollars.
US price doesn't include tax + most European/EU countries tax more than US in general because we actually put some effort to our public services vs. the pathetic shit US has.
Depends on where you live. In Finland something like an officially announced 399$/399 price turns into 420-430. Besides, 300 euros is something like 315 dollars at the moment. Dollar & Euro are pretty close to 1:1.
Resistance100
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Amazon have dropped the BOTW special edition down to £79.99.
Hopefully its a sign that the other games and pro controller are going to start dropping
Hopefully its a sign that the other games and pro controller are going to start dropping
ferrasvansen
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Now that's better let's hope the prices retreat to a much more normal range, pro controller should be £60 or so. I hope they cut mariokart 8 since I'm not paying full price again.
re: switch pricing
japan is cheaper than US is cheaper than UK is cheaper than the rest of europe.
I have a feeling they set the prices earlier on last year and then hastily adjusted them to reflect some of the exchange rates. That might explain why US price is higher - they are not passing on the change in the dollar vs the yen after Trump as I suspect they think it will normalise over the coming year. They also seem to think the pound has hit a floor but the euro could go lower so they are pre-loading that in to the price.
I am not sure what the variance between mainland eu countries is caused by? retailer margins maybe?
A straight Yen conversion (before sales tax) would be
29,980 JPY = 260 USD = 220 GBP = 250 EUR
japan is cheaper than US is cheaper than UK is cheaper than the rest of europe.
I have a feeling they set the prices earlier on last year and then hastily adjusted them to reflect some of the exchange rates. That might explain why US price is higher - they are not passing on the change in the dollar vs the yen after Trump as I suspect they think it will normalise over the coming year. They also seem to think the pound has hit a floor but the euro could go lower so they are pre-loading that in to the price.
I am not sure what the variance between mainland eu countries is caused by? retailer margins maybe?
A straight Yen conversion (before sales tax) would be
29,980 JPY = 260 USD = 220 GBP = 250 EUR
Amiibo lighting sale: Super Mario Rosalina for 6,60
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B01HTAYJ3W/
https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B01HTAYJ3W/
So to check, as I have already ordered the BOTW special edition at £89.99, the price will drop for me to £79.99. I won't have to cancel and reorder?
Correct. And if it goes back up yours shod stay at the lowest price.
Dutch Gaf, The Last Guardian Collector`s Edition 60 EUR with shipping at Nedgame and bol.
https://www.nedgame.nl/playstation-4/the-last-guardian-collector-s-edition/7019992710/
https://www.bol.com/nl/p/the-last-g...er=ADVNLPPcef9a000cdbf92970065bba51d000000411
Ordered one, 60 is the sweet spot for limited editions for me.
https://www.nedgame.nl/playstation-4/the-last-guardian-collector-s-edition/7019992710/
https://www.bol.com/nl/p/the-last-g...er=ADVNLPPcef9a000cdbf92970065bba51d000000411
Ordered one, 60 is the sweet spot for limited editions for me.
foobarry81
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Don't want to start over the silly "Nintendo and Wii U pricing" discussion, but I thought this was interesting (from another GAF thread):
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1334611
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1334611
Reggie in 2012 said they needed to sell one game to make a profit per unit. Considering that random indie dev has stuff wrong already, I'm not going to take their word that they never got costs down on making them ever.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articl...akes-one-game-sale-to-make-a-wii-u-profitable
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articl...akes-one-game-sale-to-make-a-wii-u-profitable
Then they'll have to cut it quickly. The prices just aren't going to fly in the UK at least.
If it's the case (and it's a big if. A Pixel C is more expensive with a lot less extra tech on top of the chipset and like I said, that dev has already been wrong so no idea why people are taking their word), then I can see them pricing it like this until it's comfortably in stock and get the profits from their core base, then do a 3DS like snap drop and gift us early buyers a bunch of VC games or something.
EDIT: LOL the thread has been renamed "Syrenne McNulty, Switch Dev, gives wrong details on NS, Joycon, VC and more "
foobarry81
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The one who's wrong here is you, buddy.
Reggie basically said exactly the same in 2012 as the indie dev is saying now: the Wii U was sold at a loss from the start. Selling one piece of software was enough to recuperate that loss on the hardware though. Which means the loss on the hardware was really small. But it's a loss-leading model.
When you start discounting the system, that loss on the hardware is only increasing, so you'll have to sell more than just one game per console to recuperate it.
What Nintendo likely expected back then was that in time they would be able to stop selling the console at a loss, once they could move to mass production of the hardware. This is also how Microsoft and Sony have been operating for years: initially selling consoles at a loss, and later on actually making a profit because of diminishing production costs, cheaper part prices, etc... Unfortunately, as we know, the Wii U never took off, so Nintendo continued to eat losses on the hardware.
You're probably right to be honest. I was just searching around for Wii U die shrinks, but it never got one and I thought it had. IBM and AMD were only making those chips for that, so they probably never bothered saving.
Being based on X1 and no sign of a Pascal version around the corner but Nvidia pushing out devices like Shield TV based on that probably means that even if Switch sells about as well as the Wii U, if they make efficiencies, they can be passed on.
EDIT: Was just scanning around for attach rates and you can tell the Wii U was just a Nintendo die hard console. Back in July, Mario Kart 8 was at 7.5 million sold with a 12 million console user base.
Being based on X1 and no sign of a Pascal version around the corner but Nvidia pushing out devices like Shield TV based on that probably means that even if Switch sells about as well as the Wii U, if they make efficiencies, they can be passed on.
EDIT: Was just scanning around for attach rates and you can tell the Wii U was just a Nintendo die hard console. Back in July, Mario Kart 8 was at 7.5 million sold with a 12 million console user base.
foobarry81
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As you said, Nintendo probably used a bit more off-the-shelves parts for the Switch than they did for Wii U, which is probably why that indie dev concluded they will be able to cut production costs in the future more easily.
Going by that logic, you could also argue that the Wii was a die hard console, because Wii Sports sold crazy numbers relative to the install base. ;-) I'm obviously kidding, just to be clear, but Mario Kart 8 was also a pack-in title at some point which likely helped it quite a bit gettting to that 7.5 million .
It was Coolshop (£37.95), but they have upped the price since Friday. £38 at Amazon if you're a Prime member.
illusionary
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£59.99 for the Pro Controller from Nintendo's online store - still pricey, but hopefully in line with your budget/expectations?
http://store.nintendo.co.uk/nintendo-switch-accessory/nintendo-switch-pro-controller/11396097.html
kruis
Exposing the sinister cartel of retailers who allow companies to pay for advertising space.
That's not the Limited edition, it's the Collector's edition.
FantasticMrSnake
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Do they ship to UK? google's translator is not helping =p
Good deal.
Dragon1893
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Wow, that's the CE. Do they ship internationally?
SporeCrawler
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UKGaf: I assume you're all paying attention to the news, but if you're not...
Theresa May's going to give a speech later today where she announces the government doesn't care about the EU Single Market or the Customs Union, and The City lobbying group gave-up on Financial Passporting a couple of days ago. Everyone is saying that all of this is going to tank the Pound, so it might be worth pulling the trigger on certain purchases now.
Theresa May's going to give a speech later today where she announces the government doesn't care about the EU Single Market or the Customs Union, and The City lobbying group gave-up on Financial Passporting a couple of days ago. Everyone is saying that all of this is going to tank the Pound, so it might be worth pulling the trigger on certain purchases now.
Output costs don't adjust automatically. There will be a time lag for retailers to adjust prices if they suspect there is a new lower equilibrium exchange rate.
For imports, I agree that it may be wise to look over potential purchases. Even then, financial markets may have already priced in a lot of Brexit uncertainty and the rate may bounce back. (I doubt the latter)
Maroon Gamer
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What is the cheapest way to buy FH3 for PC?
Not a great time to be earning in pounds and spending in dollars.
Total spending via SavyGamer has flatlined since the brexit result. I'm seriously thinking I might have to get another job on the side now.
Resistance100
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Crazy to think 7 years ago we got $2 to every £1. Used to import everything back then.
Ah well it will bounce back in time and thankfully the UK retail market is very competitive and prices don't take long to drop so hopefully in real terms won't effect much of my spending here at least
Managed order one to Finland. Shipping is expensive though
128GB's are £30, but keep an eye on Hot UK Deals as they do drop to £15 now and again.
200 & 256's are newer and are still at a premium. £80-£80 & £140-150 respectively on Amazon right now.
ClivePwned
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i might grab one now. what's the best sort for Switch?
Class 10 is the fastest. We don't know read/write speeds of the Switch yet.
Then again, Apple is increasing costs of apps in the UK. There could be some decisions made because of previous foreign currency fluctuations.
SporeCrawler
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why still nor preorders for bomberman, tetris x puyo puyo, i am setsuna and disgea5?
Bomberman hasn't had it's price confirmed yet (although some places are taking orders for £50-£60). I Am Setsuna isnt mentioned in Europe yet bar "2017". The rest have a vague "launch window" for Europe rather than release day.
Yeah, you're right that costs don't adjust automatically, but the £/$ has stayed at the low-end of the $1.20s for awhile now, and the future is looking less uncertain and more just plain bad. I think $1.21 is the new $1.48 - not long for this world. :/
That sucks. :/ Not a great time to be earning in pounds, regardless of what currency you're spending in, tbh. I can tell you now that I've just stopped looking at any store not in pounds, since the exchange rate is so bad across the board.
SporeCrawler
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Bomberman hasn't had it's price confirmed yet (although some places are taking orders for £50-£60). I Am Setsuna isnt mentioned in Europe yet bar "2017". The rest have a vague "launch window" for Europe rather than release day.
wow rime looks awesome. gotta check that one out