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Microsoft clarifies: FIFA 14 only free for pre-orders in "Tier 1" countries
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Wolfenstein7
Banned
So the people who get fucked get nothing.
No surprises here, move along.
No surprises here, move along.
cripterion
Member
MS sure made the future launch of their console more confusing that it needs to be.
I checked on most hardware websites here in France and there's no mention of free game included with the console so far. Tell me I get Fifa 2014 + another game and I'd order in a heartbeat.
I checked on most hardware websites here in France and there's no mention of free game included with the console so far. Tell me I get Fifa 2014 + another game and I'd order in a heartbeat.
Based on what exactly? Why shouldn't it cost more than 450? This is something that will come up more and more in a global world. You can't really compare the US/Canada with say Germany or the UK. The population, number of consumers is way different. They need to maintain profit margins which is why they probably priced the way they did. Incorporating all things like retail costs, distribution, manufacturing, advertising costs etc.
Sure some things are cheaper in NA than in the EU, but then other things are cheaper there than they are here.
maquiladora
Member
They are doing it in EU because they wre getting slain in pre-orders (if the ratio figures were true). NA seems more "safe" and would be even more expensive for them to pay for all the unsold copies of games there too.
Don't forget it's also only 'while stock lasts'.
I thought it was a digital copy?
Probably while pre-order stock lasts then.
FeiRR
Banned
Just to educate you a bit, friend. When I'd like to import some electronics from the US, I have to pay:
- the price of the thing (let's say X1)
- 23% of VAT tax (rate in my country, one of the highest in EU)
- the shipping cost (around $100 I think), Amazon calls it "shipping fee" and it includes paperwork at the duty office, etc. this is to prevent people who have obviously thought about this a long time before you (no offence) from mass importing.
- duty tax - from US to EU it's 0% but not the same for every country.
Then I'd have to cope not only with a different power plug but probably also a transformer from 115 to 230V (they're big, ugly and they buzz a lot). I don't know if X1 PSU is universal or not. Some things are, some aren't.
That's why you won't see mass import of electronics from the US, even though some people do it when they travel overseas. A lot of people buy Apple devices on their way back and they say it can refund them plane tickets, so it's quite a big deal. But then they obviously don't pay any taxes as they claim those devices to be for personal use.
On top of all that, you could say goodbye to any warranty, which is not a wise thing in case of a launch batch of consoles.
It is, which makes even less sense. I guess this means that it's possible that some who preorder won't get FIFA.
KaiserBecks
Member
This is like the tenth time I've seen someone bring up the "but..it's a digital copy" thing. You have to pre-order a console in order to get that copy. The stock of that console won't last forever. It makes a lot of sense and it really isn't that hard to understand unless you don't want to.
Diablohead
Member
So fitting for how microsoft has been over the years.
LonelyGreyWolf
Banned
BuggyDClown
Member
So that makes it okay? I'm not asking why, the point is customer perception. As a customer I feel slighted, and anyone not receiving similar treatment should as well.
I'm guessing they mean 'while HARDWARE stocks last" aka only until the preorder quotas are met. It's not the best or the smartest use of the phrase as it can confuse readers due to how it's used regularly, since usually it's about the additional content/bonus you get and not the product itself
MS PR/Marketing XBone edition
MS PR/Marketing XBone edition
SenjutsuSage
Banned
I'm in the USA. All I want to know is if I'm getting that free Fifa 14. Yes or no? I seriously want that game for free.
Doctor_Thomas
Member
Most of my friends don't care enough about FIFA for it to make a difference and those who do still realise that a PS4+FIFA is cheaper.
Anecdotal only.
nah my friends still want to get a ps4
only one of them cancelled his preorder to get an xbox
Isn't a PS4 with a bought copy of FIFA still cheaper, or am miscalculating the value add?
Free FIFA for you, only $559.98 + tax.
Free FIFA for you, only $559.98 + tax.
Splash Wave
Member
It is cheaper, you're right.
Chobel
Member
Some people (few?) will consider this offer better than PS4 because of Kinect.
Not gonna happen (at least not with FIFA). MS isn't charity, and FIFA is not popular in US so no point in wasting money.
NervousXtian
Thought Emoji Movie was good. Take that as you will.
Well, they could you know.. include nothing?
If I was over there, free Fifa would push me to pre-order instead of wait and see if there's stock.
If I was over there, free Fifa would push me to pre-order instead of wait and see if there's stock.
Aren't they pretty much sold out on pre-orders in the US for this year, anyways? Why would MS waste money on people who already decided to buy their console with out a free game? If all you care about is money, then its obvious why they aren't giving FIFA away in the US. If you care about your customers then you will fear alienating them, and avoid that as much as possible.
Its like when an inexperienced parent buys candy Jonny and then wonders why Timmy is throwing a fit.
Its like when an inexperienced parent buys candy Jonny and then wonders why Timmy is throwing a fit.
Where it launches in 2014 they get 2 free games. But I don't expect any actual fact checking to go on in this thread.
Fleshfeast
Member
As much as I'd like us to get a free game here in the US, there's zero chance I'd ever touch FIFA. I could see them striking a deal for Madden over here, but I'd never touch that either. I could go for a racing game though (Forza). I probably wouldn't pay $60 for one, but for free I'd play it.
reptilescorpio
Member
What games are they?
nvm read it wrong
painful fart
Member
Wasn't that the guy wearing a bear cunt in the infamous reddit interview right before the 180? I wouldn't trust anything he says.
Maximilian Kolbe
Member
Hope amazon italy won't cut my order lol
Living in no tax country,i like it
Living in no tax country,i like it
lol
SenjutsuSage
Banned
Shouldn't have gotten my hopes up sigh...
Don't think they specified yet, but promised 2 big titles.
Maximilian Kolbe
Member
why would you have? the USA was never even HINTED at being part of this promotion...
BigJonsson
Member
If NHL 14 was on XB1 they could have won Canada by packing it in
reptilescorpio
Member
Ah cool, hopefully it is Dead Rising or something of that stature.
painful fart
Member
If they had it pre-ordered before GAMESCOM, while in tier 1 countries you can pre-order it right now and get FIFA14 for free, that is rather big difference. Am I missing something?
KoopaTheCasual
Junior Member
When did they promise two? Last I heard it was one pack in for delayed countries. Got a link?
