Why does XB One cost less in North America then in Europe?

[Michael-5]

Soleron said:

Michael-5 said:

Soleron said:
- Sales Tax / VAT included
- Better consumer protection (1 year guaranteed warranty)
- Higher import duties
- Higher retailer margins

Higher Retailer Margins, but then the 360 costs about the same in NA and Europe, and so does the PS3, does it not?

Also what do you mean by better consumer protection? Does the government issue a warrenty, or is the One warrenty extended in EU?

Things like:

EU laws provide a minimum TWO year warranty for faulty or defective goods.

UK laws provide the ability to return any product bought over the internet for ANY reason within 30 days

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Yes, MS and Sony eat more margin on EU retail sales. This is because stores are used to higher margins in general (we don't do the Walmart thing) and because our minimum wages are a lot higher.

That's SO COOL!

So if a console breaks within 2 years, MS is forced to replace the product? No wonder they need to sell it at a higher price to offset the cost of forced repairs.

What's minimum wage where you live (where do you live?).

It's about $11 USD an hour here in Canada, but in some provinces like Alberta, it's $15 USD.