mibuokami said:
Importing most game cost around $10 on playasia, unless you want to get express shipping. But even with the $20 express shipping, it's still cheaper in many cases. I don't import game from Play-Asia much, they're generally my last resort as they retail at a more expensive price. Online retailer from UK/Eu are generally far more cheaper. I pre-order BF3 for the PC at ozgameshop for $45.00 with free shipping. I got Shogun 2 for $42 (the limited edition) and it retails atm around $80.00. Generally, the saving for importing from Europe / UK is anywhere between 30-60% on Australian retail game. Take Vanquish as another example. It retails around $70 in Australia. I got a copy for $28, it's brand new and there is virtually no difference other than a Pegi rating, and because I import I saved more than 65% off the Aus asking price. Australia dollar is in virtual parity with the US, but we pay over 50% markup over most RRP retail price of games. Absurd! |
My only issue with importing is the time you have to wait for your game to arrive. Sometimes I'd just rather buy it at the shops and be able to play it day 1 rather than wait 2 weeks for the game to arrive. Never used a UK website but I have used playasia. Zavvi looks to be pretty good... I keep seeing all these great ps3 games for $20-30AU with free shipping. However, I don't buy them because I really can't stand waiting for the games to arrive.
And well, steam sales are really great too. I'd always prefer to buy a pc game on steam rather than a physical copy. No chance of you losing it/selling it that way (which I'm prone too) and plus it's in the same place as all your other games.
