Phube Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 To put this comment into perspective: Japan (- Wii Sports) = £112.70 USA = £132.40 Australia = £159.50 Europe = £167.90 Britain = £179.99 Now I'm not moaning at the price, I'm moaning at the price compared with the rest of the world!!! It has ALWAYS been this way in the UK ever sine the NES, but still, but in 2006 it is a disgrace!!! Please lock if you wish, I just needed to vent my spleen!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinist Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 i don't think the price is too bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jordan Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Welcome to taxation! :P Also, stop moaning, jeeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Boo Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I am very annoyed about the price actually. I think its an outrage. Plus having to buy the two types of controller seperately (nunchuk, wiimote) i think its disgusting. I wont be getting a wii until there's a price drop. money scam. nintendo obviously going to make huge money with the 2 seperate controllers. absolute con Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Peeps Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I've said it in other posts too, it's ridiculous to be treated this way. Even with VAT added on to the price of the US Wii, it would still be about £150 - unless I've been misinformed. I don't mind the price, I can pay the price. It's still a very good price. But it's the principle that we have to pay more than every other country in the world for the same console. We shouldn't have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatnickc Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I was expecting something a little cheaper, but the price won't put me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phube Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 i don't think the price is too bad Read the post properly!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce_LiNk Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 It's not just games that are expensive. CDs are also very expensive. However, somebody in the news board said that people in Britain earn high wages, so effectively, things balance out. If anyone can shed any light on this topic, it would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Peeps Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I don't go to work so my wages aren't high at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phube Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 It's not just games that are expensive. CDs are also very expensive. However, somebody in the news board said that people in Britain earn high wages, so effectively, things balance out. If anyone can shed any light on this topic, it would be greatly appreciated. Not just entertainment per say, EVERYTHING: Books, Alcohol, Cigarette, Cars, Clothes, Houses, Furniture, White goods... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce_LiNk Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Not just entertainment per say, EVERYTHING: Books, Alcohol, Cigarette, Cars, Clothes, Houses, Furniture, White goods... That's true. I got into a discussion with someone at work about this. We discussed how expensive it would be to live in London. But then, she quickly pointed out that people earn more (on average) in London, so it does even itself out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabookerman Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Its great going on holiday, you can afford anything. But yeah, its a gay price, but doesnt mean i cant afford it, i just need to refinance my shit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iun Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Bear in mind that you have to ship the things too. Then add VAT, customs duty and all the other wonderful little taxes we like over here. Britain is more expensive because prices include taxes that simply don't exist in most countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phube Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share Posted September 15, 2006 That's true.I got into a discussion with someone at work about this. We discussed how expensive it would be to live in London. But then, she quickly pointed out that people earn more (on average) in London, so it does even itself out. London Weighting as it's known in the NHS is only worth about 10-15%. A 3-bed semi in Leicester is on average £150,000 - 200,000. In London it's approx. £500,000+. You work it out!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowV7 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 It doesn't even itself out,if the Wii is a console for 'everyone' then 'everyone' can't get a Wii because not 'everyone' has a job or gets paid much that can buy things for themselves. So much for affordable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubechris Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Don't forget to add the tax to the US system, they will end up paying around $300 at the checkout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellyn Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Just about every goddamn game uses the nunchuk, and its featured in every picture of the Wiimote nearly, so why seperately? It will cost approximately 45 pounds to buy a new full Wiimote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fierce_LiNk Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Bear in mind that you have to ship the things too. Then add VAT, customs duty and all the other wonderful little taxes we like over here. Britain is more expensive because prices include taxes that simply don't exist in most countries. It doesn't even itself out,if the Wii is a console for 'everyone' then 'everyone' can't get a Wii because not 'everyone' has a job or gets paid much that can buy things for themselves. Well, Iun has cleared a few things up. You have to actually get the damn consoles into the country, so shipping and taxing ahoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conzer16 Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 NOE said it was going to be under €250. It IS under €250. Its a great price, for a great console. New technology is never cheap, and in all fairness if you dont like it go fucking lump it! Jesus!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcj metroid Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 the price pisses me off greatly i was really expecting 200 euro i dont give a shit about wii sports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_jr Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 People need to stop complaining about the price. They are blowing this way out of proportion. Would it have been better if Nintendo said at E3 that it wasn't going to be cheap and have everyone expect to pay a Sh*tload:woops: . Then have Nintendo drop this info on us now about the actual price. I bet no one would be complaining then. :horse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 I'm kinda pissed off, £150 would have been great. £180 is just a pain in the arse. Looks like just Metroid for me then . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Peeps Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 It's not the actual price that most of us are annoyed about. It's the fact that we are being made to pay more than the rest of the world. It's clear that this is due to the stupid amount of taxes we have over here though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 People need to stop complaining about the price. They are blowing this way out of proportion. Would it have been better if Nintendo said at E3 that it wasn't going to be cheap and have everyone expect to pay a Sh*tload:woops: . Then have Nintendo drop this info on us now about the actual price. I bet no one would be complaining then. :horse: Yout absolutely right. But they didn't. Say we are outraged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielTimothy Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 Europe as been raped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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