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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6896261.stm

They aren't the only ones. It would seem that CCP, the company that runs EVE Online, makes EU players pay more (if you take into account the dollar/Euro ratio, twice as much).

Sony is not cutting the price of the PlayStation 3 in Europe, but will offer free games and accessories instead.

There is also no word of plans for an 80GB version of the console in Europe.

Last week Sony said it would drop the US price of the 60GB PS3 by $100 (£50), and introduced a new 80GB version at the original price of $599 (£300).

In Europe gamers will get a "starter pack" at an unchanged price of £425 for the 60GB machine, with two games and two controllers included.

The new pack was announced at the E3 games conference in Santa Monica, in California. Sony says it is offering gamers £115 worth of added games and controller, for no extra charge.

So, can you think of a valid reason to screw EU players over the cost of a machine (or the cost of an online game)?

Profit.

Profit.

By counting on the idea that EU players won't scream, or tell Sony to GTFO?

Feh. Yet another reason why I didn't and probably won't buy a PS3.

I really get pissed off when foreign companies try to rip us Europeans off, like as if it's some kind of game. This just add to the reasons why i'm not getting a PS3.

to see which sells better? regular for less, or bonus for more.

If the games are good, then it could be worth it. if not.....well the games are region free ^_^.








though that "profit" reason seems to be the reason a lot of companies do anything.....

to see which sells better? regular for less, or bonus for more.

If the games are good, then it could be worth it. if not.....well the games are region free ^_^.

though that "profit" reason seems to be the reason a lot of companies do anything.....

Originally, they weren't going to offer the extra games until people screamed.

This still looks like a screwjob to me.

Typical.

I don't know, I might actually go for games and an extra controller. Remember when the pack in game was standard? I mean, if I buy the system I'm gonna need a game, and games are best when played against other people, so I'll probably need that other controller.

The hundred bucks off is cool and all, but I'm going to spend more than that to get some games anyway.

I don't know, I might actually go for games and an extra controller. Remember when the pack in game was standard? I mean, if I buy the system I'm gonna need a game, and games are best when played against other people, so I'll probably need that other controller.

The hundred bucks off is cool and all, but I'm going to spend more than that to get some games anyway.

Now figure in the tax difference.

What does VAT add to the EU price?

Where I live, I pay 5% sales tax - no other taxes on the item.

they'er been riping OZ off from the start and we still pay around $1000 AUD for the PS3

Now figure in the tax difference.

What does VAT add to the EU price?

Where I live, I pay 5% sales tax - no other taxes on the item.

What does that have to do with what I said?