Capcom: Difference in PAL prices of DMC 4 builds due to our business model |
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If you look at several North American online retail stores, you will notice that pre-order prices for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions of Devil May Cry 4 (also on PC) are the same. Even the collector's edition copies carry similar prices.
However, this isn't the case in some PAL regions. In Netherlands, for example, it was revealed that the PS3 build of the game will be priced for 39.99 GBP or roughly around US$ 79.47. The Xbox 360 version, on the other hand, just costs 29.99 GBP (US$ 59.58).
This difference in prices is what prompted German site PS3 Only to contact Capcom for an explanation. A representative of the company gave the following response:
I didn't realize we were the only publisher doing this. In actuality, it's not that the PS3 version has been made more expensive, but that our business model has allowed us to discount the Xbox 360 version.
It is curious that after being pressed to further explain the said business model, the spokesperson refused to give out any more information.
Via PS3 Only
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This is standard practice in the UK - all games on the PS3 are at least £5 more expensive than the 360 counterparts. It isn't just Capcom.
59$ (40€) for an Xbox 360 game here? Not a chance. Most games here are 65€ minimum, which is 95$. Some games are even 79€ (116$). Guitar Hero costs a whopping 95€ (140$). I wonder how much rock band will be...
In general PS3 and 360 games are the same price. Only times they are cheaper is usually when a store is doing an offer to try and sell more than a competitor. Even online pricing is usually identical.
If I was going to buy it, which I not, I'd import it and would suggest anyone with an HDTV to import it also. 720p is 720p whichever country you're in. Why should xbotters get a discount? Hit CASHCOM in their wallets.
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