[VOOK]

$69.95 is the RRP for the game at retail, most stores have it under $60 though.

$69.95AU is also;

£46.65 GBP
$73.37 USD
¥5,812 YEN

I normally don't like to use direct conversions, but this is a DIGITAL product.

That's my picture above, Aussies if you want it cheaper like for $54 at Big or $55 at Target. I've done a bargain rundown too.

You might be able to change your eShop account the UK and change it for a better rate.

[Spanish Wrath]

Nintendo :lol

This is crazy.

[kirblar]

What's the normal price in stores?

[DMPrince]

imagine the wii u games lol.

[VOOK]

What's the normal price in stores?

$69.95 is the RRP, I'll add it to the OP. Stores have it for mostly under $60 though.

[ElectricBlanketFire]

So this is Nintendo's new Coin Rush Mode?

[JaseC]

$69.95 is the RRPG, I'll add it to the OP. Stores have it for mostly under $60 though.

Recommended Role-Playing Game? :p

[reptilescorpio]

What's the normal price in stores?

You can buy it from a major electronics retailer for $50 delivered to your house.

[VOOK]

Recommended Role-Playing Game? :p

Hey it's late .-.

[EightBitNate]

Gotta pay extra so that the game works upside-down

[CrunchinJelly]

It's expensive to send all those bits through the Internet.

[Meatvillain]

Yup, it's pretty stupid. It's not the first time a game has been priced at full RRP on a digital store though and it won't be the last.

[kirblar]

$69.95 is the RRP, I'll add it to the OP. Stores have it for mostly under $60 though.

With a new release, they're likely contractually obligated not to sell under the MSRP.

[WillyFive]

Completely ridiculous.

It's as bad as charging full price for digital comics.

[BassForever]

I mean I can't complain if it's the same price as retail (though I should) but if digital cost more then retail that is some fuck

[shinobi602]

DAMN.

Thank God I don't live in Australia, I'd never be able to game :(

[Plinko]

Digital future, ladies and gentlemen.

LOL.

[Jaded Alyx]

It's expensive to send all those bits through the Internet.

blocks

[MrKaepora]

Ever since I started paying attention to games prices in Australia I feel really really sorry for the australians. Not that the situation is any goood in Europe.

[DoctorWho]

Almost $75 USD?

Wow.

[Alextended]

Why would anyone think they will sell it for less? Almost everyone else doesn't and Nintendo went the extra mile to please retailers as well as everyone else involved with their solution so, of course that's how it would be. You can still take advantage of in-store offers and buy a dd card, or the cartridge, cheaper where available. All that matters is if they will have the occasional sales and other promotions or not, RRP being the base pricing for dd as well was expected. Direct exchange rate conversions are silly too. At least with Nintendo you (will?) have the option of utilizing the benefits of retail (prices) and the preference (if you have it) of dd.

[IdreamofHIME]

It's £10 more in the UK too

At retail it's selling for £29.99, on the eshop £39.99.

Download tax!

[davonaytor]

Fuck that. I'm importing from Europe.

[POWERSPHERE]

Glad I got a US 3DS instead of an Aust one

[Erethian]

DAMN. Thank God I don't live in Australia, I'd never be able to game :(

It's just as bad on Steam, unfortunately.

The latest Call of Duty for $90 USD. (yes, we pay in USD on the Australian store)

[witchedwiz]

DAMN. Thank God I don't live in Australia, I'd never be able to game :(

This nails it...
Aussie gamers have it hard

[reptilescorpio]

Ever since I started paying attention to games prices in Australia I feel really really sorry for the australians. Not that the situation is any goood in Europe.

Importing is fine, UK games get cheap really fast and there are plenty of sites setup to take advantage of our shitty prices in regards to console games.

GreenManGaming and Steam gifting covers all the PC stuff too.

[VOOK]

Why would anyone think they will sell it for less than its standard price? Everyone else does, and Nintendo went the extra mile to please retailers as well as everyone else (other than consumers) with their solution so, of course that's how it will be everywhere. You can still take advantage of in-store offers and buy a dd card, or the cartridge, cheaper where available though.

Because everytime any video game company gets asked about local pricing here they all trot out the 'cost of doing business' line.

Microsoft, Nintendo and more so Sony all trot that line here, no other reason. I doubt Nintendo Australia are actually doing ANYTHING for this digitally.

Yup, it's pretty stupid. It's not the first time a game has been priced at full RRP on a digital store though and it won't be the last.

Actually technically its the first Nintendo one.

[Jaded Alyx]

DAMN. Thank God I don't live in Australia, I'd never be able to game :(

I live in the Caribbean.

That's still less than what I've had to pay to get 3DS games to my home. It sucks, but when you love gaming, what can you do?

I'll be downloading from the eShop for sure.

Note: I'm not saying this is acceptable btw.

[Crewnh]

Why would anyone think they will sell it for less than its standard price? Everyone else does, and Nintendo went the extra mile to please retailers as well as everyone else (other than consumers) with their solution so, of course that's how it will be everywhere. You can still take advantage of in-store offers and buy a dd card, or the cartridge, cheaper where available though.

Okay so why should we give a shit

[Yagharek]

I know this is bad, but Ive seen digital games on demand on both XBL/PSN for $10 more than the RRP. Price parity with retail is the best example in this country.

[Erethian]

Because everytime any video game company gets asked about local pricing here they all trot out the 'cost of doing business' line. Microsoft, Nintendo and more so Sony all trot that line here, no other reason. I doubt Nintendo Australia are actually doing ANYTHING for this digitally.

There's a digital pricing inquiry before parliament. I'm sure it'll do... absolutely nothing.

[VOOK]

There's a digital pricing inquiry before parliament. I'm sure it'll do... absolutely nothing.

This is the Australian government we're talking about, they can't decide on what to do with human beings who need refuge.

[pharmboy044]

Wow, and Sony gets shit for giving only a 5% discount to digital download retail releases.

[Htown]

Uh, they've always said the game is going to be standard retail price on the eshop. Why are you surprised?

[Meatvillain]

This is the Australian government we're talking about, they can't decide on what to do with human beings who need refuge.

Didn't they just decide that they'd put a up a few tents in Papua New Guinea an' she'll be right mate! Straya!!

[VOOK]

Uh, they've always said the game is going to be standard retail price on the eshop. Why are you surprised?

Games are more expensive (way more expensive) in Australia, companies blame 'price of doing business in Australia', this is a digital product from a server in Europe or Japan. Where's the Aussie cost?

Didn't they just decide that they'd put a up a few tents in Papua New Guinea an' she'll be right mate! Straya!!

Oh well tents? Yup, give em a slab and an esky they'll be right.

[Daydream Sequence]

60 bucks, and it all goes bye-bye if you lose or someone steals your 3DS. Where do I sign up?

[Celegus]

Ouch! $70 for a portable game? Makes me glad I don't live in the world of tomorrow.

[Erethian]

Games are more expensive (way more expensive) in Australia, companies blame 'price of doing business in Australia', this is a digital product from a server in Europe or Japan. Where's the Aussie cost?

Well it's not like we don't know the real reason why pricing of digital content is so bad in Australia. They don't want to annoy retailers.

And it works, because I actually bought Skyrim at HN rather than through Steam because the boxed copy was cheaper.

[mattbison]

thats what i paid for yoshis island snes back in the days where you had to ask the toys r us employee to get the game from behind the glass... damn.

[Mafro]

Ouch! $70 for a game? Makes me glad I don't live in the world of tomorrow.

Indeed. Crazy pricing.

[Shiggy]

Yeah, switch your account to some European country. Would that be cheaper than Australian retail games?

[VOOK]

Yeah, switch your account to some European country. Would that be cheaper than Australian retail games?

$39.99GBP is $60... so some saving.

[Shiggy]

$39.99GBP is $60... so some saving.

44.99 € = 52.6878598 Australian dollars
Just change it to Germany ;)

[VOOK]

44.99 € = 52.6878598 Australian dollars Just change it to Germany ;)

Winner! I wonder if the game would be in German though....

[Meatvillain]

Well it's not like we don't know the real reason why pricing of digital content is so bad in Australia. They don't want to annoy retailers. And it works, because I actually bought Skyrim at HN rather than through Steam because the boxed copy was cheaper.

Cheap games at HN, well now I've heard everything. Man, you really know things are bad when Harvey Norman is a cheaper option.

[mrklaw]

blocks

no, its true.

[Coolwhip]

Do you at least get it delivered by a kangaroo? Crazy prices you Aussies got.

[edgardavids]

This nails it... Aussie gamers have it hard

Actually I have been noticing lately games becoming cheaper at launch. Darksiders 2 and and sleeping dogs are both 69 at JB Hifi which is pretty good. Games have never been that cheap at launch before ever but itll likely go up in price in a week or 2's time.