| the2real4mafol said: The US price is fine, but the UK price is just taking the piss. It costs more than PS3 (launched at £425) did here at £429! |
Eh, if you take inflation into account, you're looking at it being about 80 quid cheaper than PS3 at launch. Still, Sony had a terrible time at that price point, and I think MS will, too.
The reasons behind the price discrepancies are obvious. Why the hell would anyone want Euros or pounds (which is heavily dependant on the EU) these days? Ergo, it's going to take a lot more of them to convince companies to depart with their goods than it would more perceived-to-be "valuable" currencies. There's a stronger chance the dollar will still be around in 3 years time than there is the Euro, and so there's less risk associated, so they are happier with fewer of them.
Also, take into account higher shipping costs, higher taxes, and a less harmonionized market (lower economies of scale), and all this adds to up to this wallet-melting price.
