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AngelfireUk83
04-09-08, 05:06 PM
(Source http://www.gamesasylum.com/2008/04/09/rock-band-180/)

"Rock Band is one of the most self explanatory titles in recent history. It’s a rhythm action game where multiple controllers link up to become … a rock band. It’s been one of the biggest games over in the States for a while now, and it’s already sold one and a half million units. It’s very expensive, though. In the States a pack containing a guitar, microphone, drums and the game will set you back $169 or £85 in real money. Astonishingly, EA evidently thinks that’s not enough.

During an announcement that us Europeans will be able to grab a copy on 23rd May, EA also released some baffling price news. For a start, the instruments will not be bundled in with the game. Instead you’ll have to buy an “Instrument Edition” for £130 and get the game separately for £50. That’s £180 quid for the lot, £95 more than they pay in the States. The same price as a Wii, Rock Band is a Xbox 360 PAL “timed exclusive” for now, however the PS3 version is not region locked, if you want to stop yourself being, quite frankly, swindled."

Are you kidding me nope £180 green/bluish queen printed notes to buy people are we getting ripped off yes.

DomoRawks
04-10-08, 04:08 AM
Erm, dont buy it...

To be fair, its not really EA's fault.
They dont ask to charge 17.5% or more as sales tax.
Or pay an EU levy on electrical goods ect.
Or pay higher taxes on profits in general, higher taxes on employees, higher energy costs.

masakabassist
04-10-08, 12:12 PM
Unfortunately for us, we seemed to be getting screwed anywhere and everywhere. I tend to buy games mainly from gamestop.com but they don't ship xBox 360 games to the UK. Companies wonder why theres so much game piracy around (I'm not encouraging it) thats just my thoughts.

FudgeNuggets
04-10-08, 01:31 PM
Oh yeah, well you ought to see what a cup of Earl Grey costs here...... well, not much really but....

seriously, Canada was the same way. Everything cost more even though the Canadian dollar was valued at more than the US dollar but htey had like over 15% tax between the GST and PST. The GBP is the same way. Yet, health care for everyone, whoohoo!!!