Kevin Lynch Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 I won't be getting AP off steam because of the absurd price. $69.99 USD ($83.00AUD) It's only $49.99 USD on Steam from what I see. Are you looking at something different? Different price in a different country perhaps (I'm in Canada)?
Purkake Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) I won't be getting AP off steam because of the absurd price. $69.99 USD ($83.00AUD) It's only $49.99 USD on Steam from what I see. Are you looking at something different? Different price in a different country perhaps (I'm in Canada)? Using my razor sharp wit and Batmanish deducting skills I would think that putting the price in Australian dollars and having his location set as Australia implies that he does indeed live in Australia where the game costs ~$70 on Steam, because of the conversion rate. Edited August 24, 2009 by Purkake
lord of flies Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 Space Siege free with my pre-order of Alpha Protocol? Heh! More like free pre-order of Alpha Protocol with my copy of Space Siege! I'll definitely pick this one up!
Hell Kitty Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) Using my razor sharp wit and Batmanish deducting skills I would think that putting the price in Australian dollars and having his location set as Australia implies that he does indeed live in Australia where the game costs ~$70 on Steam, because of the conversion rate. It's not the conversion rate, games are more expensive here and the prices on Steam for Australian users are set to something comparable to our retail. So, like Kevin Lynch said, while the price for him is $49.99USD, for Australians it's $69.99USD. Edited August 24, 2009 by Hell Kitty
Wrath of Dagon Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 Well, you have to consider the cost of it being localized into Australian. "Moral indignation is a standard strategy for endowing the idiot with dignity." Marshall McLuhan
Tigranes Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 They just need a script to add 'mate' into every other sentence, mate. Let's Play: Icewind Dale Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Icewind Dale II Ironman (Complete) Let's Play: Divinity II (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG1 (Complete) Let's Play: Baldur's Gate Trilogy Ironman - BG2 (In Progress)
alanschu Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 I can't imagination localization issues costing that much for Australia. Just sounds like the market there is more expensive. Sucks for them
Gorth Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 Sucks for them You don't say “He who joyfully marches to music in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake, since for him the spinal cord would surely suffice.” - Albert Einstein
Humodour Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 They just need a script to add 'mate' into every other sentence, mate. Well, *insult about how at least Australians don't perform carnal activities with sheep*, mate
Nepenthe Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 I can't imagination localization issues costing that much for Australia. Just sounds like the market there is more expensive. Sucks for them Probably just taxes getting added on top... That's the way it works with Europe, anyway. And somebody fleecing a bit with the exchange rate? Well, *insult about how at least Australians don't perform carnal activities with sheep*, mate Daymn, I had that action readied for that other thread. Now I'll have to think of something else. You're a cheery wee bugger, Nep. Have I ever said that? Reapercussions
Kevin Lynch Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) Using my razor sharp wit and Batmanish deducting skills I would think that putting the price in Australian dollars and having his location set as Australia implies that he does indeed live in Australia where the game costs ~$70 on Steam, because of the conversion rate. It's not the conversion rate, games are more expensive here and the prices on Steam for Australian users are set to something comparable to our retail. So, like Kevin Lynch said, while the price for him is $49.99USD, for Australians it's $69.99USD. Thanks. I hadn't expected such a difference in price in the same currency (USD). That's a 40% premium over the US standard price, which is huge then you have to do the conversion to AUD. Wow. Edited August 24, 2009 by Kevin Lynch
Bos_hybrid Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 Well, *insult about how at least Australians don't perform carnal activities with sheep*, mate Classic.
Morgoth Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 Matthew, do you know whether the retail version of the game comes with the Steamworks suit a' la Empire: TW, or does it come with a "standard"-installer? Rain makes everything better.
Karranthain Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 Matthew, do you know whether the retail version of the game comes with the Steamworks suit a' la Empire: TW, or does it come with a "standard"-installer? I'm guessing it's the latter, because ETW devs announced their cooperation with Steam pretty early.
Morgoth Posted August 25, 2009 Posted August 25, 2009 Matthew, do you know whether the retail version of the game comes with the Steamworks suit a' la Empire: TW, or does it come with a "standard"-installer? I'm guessing it's the latter, because ETW devs announced their cooperation with Steam pretty early. I just hope Sega doesn't pull this "limited Installation" crap on us. Rain makes everything better.
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