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[Zero7]

We pay the most for both the Console and the games, we get the system a week later.Even little markets like Mexico get it before Europe I mean WTF?

I have mine pre-ordered,but I'm still unsure weather I want to go ahead with it. I'd at least hope Sony has a change of mind and moves the EU launch with the rest of the world.

 

[M1chl]

Isn't Mexico pretty fucking big? I mean not bigger than whole Europe, but each country.

However that's small issue, 80EUR per game is far bigger problem.

 

[asustitan]

Crying over a week, maybe you would have a point if it was two months.

 

[VN1X]

Jesus christ.

 

[WelshBluebird]

Its a bloody week. Imagine if people like the OP were around back for the PS1!

 

[The Incarnation]

Jesus christ.

Sup?

 

[Valt7786]

Crying over a week, maybe you would have a point if it was two months.

Come off it, you think it wouldn't be the same if the US was left to wait a week? probably be worse!
The extra week is a bit of a blow, having to watch the rest of the world enjoy something we've been waiting a long time for.

 

[rofif]

Just like Oculus. 300usd but we pay fucking 350euro... That should be 280 euro

 

[tommycronin]

This reminds me of that time years ago some guy was talking mad shit about the God of War 3 remaster being almost full price at release. Was saying how disgraceful it was and doesn't know how Sony can live with themselves and right at the bottom he said he was gonna be buying the game regardless. You fucking played yourself. So you're pissed but you've already pre ordered and that's your answer why Sony apparently doesn't care about you.

 

[Exede]

The week delay isn´t the problem. Freakin 80 Euros a game is!

 

[Komatsu]

We pay the most for both the Console and the games, we get the system a week later.Even little markets like Mexico get it before Europe I mean WTF?

Mexico is a humongous market, what are you on about

 

[Knitted Knight]

European suits running the Playstation ship.... euro's milking the European market the most.

 

[Puncheur]

You could try freezing yourself for that week between release dates...

 

[chilichote]

I don't know what's bad about a week. 6 months would be bad, but not 7 days^^

 

[Zoro7]

The entitlement from some fellow Europeans is embarrassing.

 

[GymWolf]

Look at the bright side, you have a week to accumulate hype reading other people feedback...

 

[CobraAB]

How about a single “Fuck you Sony” thread?

getting a bit polluted here with multiple threads?

 

[dotnotbot]

You guys ever heard about taxes? 400 USD with 20% tax is 400 EUR

 

[M1chl]

You could try freezing yourself for that week between release dates...

It was about Wii U, if I remember correctly.

You guys ever heard about taxes? 300 USD with 20% tax is above 300 EUR

70bucks with EU tax is 84.5USD. not 94USD (80EUR)

 

[makaveli60]

80 Euro is the problem. That's just ridiculous? WTF are they thinking? Demon's Souls will cost 50% more in my country when it releases than a PS4 game costs currently. And we are relatively poor. I already see many gamers saying that they won't buy anything day 1. How will this help the industry? Fucking morons.

 

[Rolla]

Yeah this is a logistical issue due to covid. It's self explanatory really.

I don't think they're being dismissive of 50% of their audience.

 

[Goncas2]

Why is everyone so surprised about €80 games? I know it sucks and it's bullshit, but games in Europe have been €70 for years now, both digitally and in some/most retailers.
If the US price is going to increase from $60 to $70, the EU increase from €70 to €80 was also bound to happen.
To clarify, I'm not saying the outrageous game prices in the EU are justified, I'm just saying they're not surprising.

 

[Emedan]

It does sting a little - no other market has been as loyal to Sony as the European one, all the way since the PS1 and we always get the shaft.

 

[dotnotbot]

It was about Wii U, if I remember correctly.


70bucks with EU tax is 84.5USD. not 94USD (80EUR)

Yup, games are priced too high, but OP says that we pay most for console as well.

 

[M1chl]

Yup, games are priced too high, but OP says that we pay most for console as well.

That's incorrect, I actually have to pay few bucks (Going from 499USD with 21% tax)

 

[makaveli60]

Why is everyone so surprised about €80 games? I know it sucks and it's bullshit, but games in Europe have been €70 for years now, both digitally and in some/most retailers.
If the US price is going to increase from $60 to $70, the EU increase from €70 to €80 was also bound to happen.

So you think it's right?
1 $ =/= 1 €
We already paid more than US yet they even increase compared to that while Euro having a larger value than Dollar.

 

[cireza]

I don't think they're being dismissive of 50% of their audience.

They weren't either when they released PS3 5 months later in Europe, I swear.

 

[iHaunter]

Blame your Continent.

 

[dotnotbot]

That's incorrect, I actually have to pay few bucks (Going from 499USD with 21% tax)

Well, it depends where you live, in Poland it's few bucks cheaper but we've got 23%. I think they are obliged to give one price for the whole EU.

 

[M1chl]

Well, it depends where you live, in Poland it's few bucks cheaper but we've got 23%. I think they are obliged to give one price for the whole EU.

Hned vedle tebe v ČR.

 

[NahaNago]

Mexico gets it because of simply location.

 

[JCK75]

It's been clear since early last gen that Sony is cocky enough to think they can shit on their fanbase and get away with it..
I want my PS exclusive games, but I'm getting to a point where I just don't want to play their BS game to get them anymore.

 

[DaleinCalgary]

Blame your gov’t for VAT. And it’s just a week OMG

 

[Goncas2]

So you think it's right?
1 $ =/= 1 €
We already paid more than US yet they even increase compared to that while Euro having a larger value than Dollar.

No, I don't think it's right! I'm just saying that it's not surprising. If the prices were going to increase in general, it was expected that the prices in the EU would also go up.

 

[EverydayBeast]

I think it has to do shipping and receiving, same day global outreach should be attempted

 

[GamesAreFun]

Blame your gov’t for VAT. And it’s just a week OMG

This, get things in perspective, who cares about a week. Most of the games are on PS4 anyway.

 

[Keihart]

EU playstation management in charge so it makes sense they are taking care of EU now.

 

[TheGrat1]

Chill out about the release date. Japan got the PS4 4 months after everybody else and they own the damn thing. Plenty of American made movies premier overseas sometimes 2 weeks before we get to see it and you do not hear us whining.

Maybe Europe just isn't cool enough to get it the same day. Ever think about that?

Just like Oculus. 300usd but we pay fucking 350euro... That should be 280 euro

Are things not more expensive in Europe in general, anyway? Most European countries have a national VAT and your gasoline prices are obscene. Not to mention two levels of regulatory hurdles to clear: EU and national.

 

[SlimySnake]

I can promise you sony gives no fucks about mexico and canada either. they just get it because they are so close to the U.S which is THE biggest market.

europe also has some pretty stupid laws that make importing stuff very expensive. u.s does not.

 

[LazyParrot]

Out of the three big markets, Europe always gets Sony consoles last, so this isn't exactly suprising. One week is nothing, really. When PS4 launched it was 2 weeks, PS3 4 months, PS2 almost 9 months and PS1 almost a year.

 

[Bitmap Frogs]

I don't care it's a week late, I'm not buying the ps4 pro max at launch.

 

[Apocryphon]

That's the cost of doing business in the European market for a company like Sony. You think they should net less profit on sales on the EU than elsewhere so that you can buy their products at a 1:1 price ratio with other markets... despite the fact that it's more expensive for them to operate there? No, and neither does Sony.

You're lucky you didn't have to pay N64 prices.

 

[Sweep14]

COME ON ! You're complaining because of 1 week delay ??? WTF is this attitude seriously.
There was a 2 Weeks delay for PS4 between the US Launch and the European one and nobody complained at that time

 

[makaveli60]

No, I don't think it's right! I'm just saying that it's not surprising. If the prices were going to increase in general, it was expected that the prices in the EU would also go up.

I see. I think we have to be vocal about this and don't accept it. Instead of pandering to braindamaged SJWs they should listen to us, gamers, who love this hobby but they are making it harder and harder for us to do so. This won't end well, I'm sure. Less and less people will buy games day 1 and gaming in general will regress.

 

[LazyParrot]

There was a 2 Weeks delay for PS4 between the US Launch and the European one and nobody complained at that time

Oh, tons of people complained back then, too. It's just that nobody remembers or cares about it anymore, including the people who complained.

 

[Exede]

70bucks with EU tax is 84.5USD. not 94USD (80EUR)

70$ + 10% VAT = 77$ (USD with VAT)
80€ x 1,18 = 94,74$ (USD with VAT)

Now tell me, won´t you outraged to pay 85,50$ a game (without VAT)

 

[M1chl]

70$ + 10% VAT = 77$ (USD with VAT)
80€ x 1,18 = 94,74$ (USD with VAT)

Now tell me, won´t you outraged to pay 85,50$ a game (without VAT)

Not sure where these number are coming from honestly. 1,18 and 85,50$ Care to elaborate.

 

[SLoWMoTIoN]

We pay the most for both the Console and the games, we get the system a week later.Even little markets like Mexico get it before Europe I mean WTF?

I have mine pre-ordered,but I'm still unsure weather I want to go ahead with it. I'd at least hope Sony has a change of mind and moves the EU launch with the rest of the world.

I think Mexico actually buys more shit than (individual) European countries.

 

[Exede]

Not sure where these number are coming from honestly. 1,18 and 85,50$ Care to elaborate.

No problem.

1.00€ is 1.18$

 

[makaveli60]

Not sure where these number are coming from honestly. 1,18 and 85,50$ Care to elaborate.

I think you are on the same side of the argument though, aren't you?