why is everyone nitching about the price?! 

if it was $100 I'd still buy it. why you ask? THERE IS NO MONTHLY SUB COST. of course the initial price will be high- they have to make money to sustain until the cash shop starts making money. I swear peoples intelligence levels sometimes on forums is unbelievable.

not to mention all other games (swtor for example) were $60 too.

Any major release game is roughly the same price. $60 USD is pretty much the standard here in the states. I spent the same on Skyrim and I have over 200 hours of gameplay, I have gotten more than my money's worth, I imagine I will minimally get the same amount of game time from GW2 (probably a lot more).

Of course, the option to NOT buy is there for folks who feel it's a ripoff or can't afford it. I know, self-restraint is hard.

While your wording is a little crass, and belittling people for their concerns about the price is not warranted, I agree.

I do believe the price is justified considering the lack of subscription, at the same time I understand how people feel about the price.

Some people won't make the connection between the higher price and lack of sub fee though, so it may come as a shock to them.

In the end, those who want to play the game will pay the price, those who are sitting on the fence might need more convincing.

Some people just want a release date before comitting their money.

the USA pricing is the same as most other games

the EURO pricing is higher  (at least when compared to Blizzard games)

Most complaints are about the prices in Euro and British Pounds I think.

They are selling a $28 dollar Hot Dog at some  Ball Stadiums now. Buy the game and skip two hotdogs

Originally posted by justinope

 

why is everyone nitching about the price?! 

if it was $100 I'd still buy it. why you ask? THERE IS NO MONTHLY SUB COST. of course the initial price will be high- they have to make money to sustain until the cash shop starts making money. I swear peoples intelligence levels sometimes on forums is unbelievable.

 

not to mention all other games (swtor for example) were $60 too.

The value of a dollar (or euro, etc.) is relative.  That's why I don't see any good reason to question one person's view of the price compared to another.  Those who see good value in the product will buy and those who don't, won't, like anything else that's sold.

I'm not worried about people seeing value in GW2 for the price.  I don't think anyone should.

Originally posted by Nadia

the USA pricing is the same as most other games

 

the EURO pricing is higher  (at least when compared to Blizzard games)

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Like a buddy of mine once said "I didn't like the country I was living in and their policies so I voted with my feet."

Originally posted by Nadia

the USA pricing is the same as most other games

 

the EURO pricing is higher  (at least when compared to Blizzard games)

Indeed, and the UK pricing is even higher still.

The argument that it has no sub is moot to those who have bought so many titles only to uninstall by the time the 30 days free is up. MMO's have been rather crap over the past few years so it's no wonder people are hesitant to pay more and more each time a new one appears.

Originally posted by Saxx0n

Originally posted by Nadia

the USA pricing is the same as most other games

 

the EURO pricing is higher  (at least when compared to Blizzard games)

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Like a buddy of mine once said "I didn't like the country I was living in and their policies so I voted with my feet."

And that's why i can still spend money on games when i reacht 67 (if i make it that far) compared to many US residents ;-)

But on a more serious note, downloadable games should not differ that much pricewise.

Do i care...nope. I bought it.

Originally posted by Kabaal

Originally posted by Nadia

the USA pricing is the same as most other games

 

the EURO pricing is higher  (at least when compared to Blizzard games)

Indeed, and the UK pricing is even higher still.

 

The argument that it has no sub is moot to those who have bought so many titles only to uninstall by the time the 30 days free is up. MMO's have been rather crap over the past few years so it's no wonder people are hesitant to pay more and more each time a new one appears.

I live in Australia, Games retail here for $90 AUD, thats roughly 60 pounds...

I wish it were lower, but not much I can do about it.

Originally posted by Boatsmate

They are selling a $28 dollar Hot Dog at some  Ball Stadiums now. Buy the game and skip two hotdogs

Damn. Imagine how much A-net could make off GW2 branded hot dogs!!

Originally posted by justinope

 

why is everyone nitching about the price?! 

if it was $100 I'd still buy it. why you ask? THERE IS NO MONTHLY SUB COST. of course the initial price will be high- they have to make money to sustain until the cash shop starts making money. I swear peoples intelligence levels sometimes on forums is unbelievable.

 

not to mention all other games (swtor for example) were $60 too.

I said it before, and I'll say it again. The GW model is not the FREE thing you think it is. GW1 came out with a new box about every 6 months for the first couple of years. Each box came at the same relative cost as the base game did. With that in mind, you can expect a new box (content update) about every 6 months at a cost to you of around $60....or $10 a month. You dont get regular content updates in game like you do in a P2P MMO, all content updates come in the boxes you have to buy down the road. So please, lets not question others intelligence levels when you yourself fail to look past the initial box itself. 

$60 is £37.80 at the current exchange rate. Anet are charging £49.99. Thats why people are complaining. 

How much is the European VAT as a percentage of purchase price?

Originally posted by Kaocan

I said it before, and I'll say it again. The GW model is not the FREE thing you think it is. GW1 came out with a new box about every 6 months for the first couple of years. Each box came at the same relative cost as the base game did. With that in mind, you can expect a new box (content update) about every 6 months at a cost to you of around $60....or $10 a month. You dont get regular content updates in game like you do in a P2P MMO, all content updates come in the boxes you have to buy down the road. So please, lets not question others intelligence levels when you yourself fail to look past the initial box itself. 

 

 

This is completely untrue. GW 1 content is updated on a weekly basis. There are regular content updates in game.

Originally posted by Kakkzooka

 

Thanks alot, I was in a meeting when I saw this and let out a good chuckle that got me some looks from the boss.

Was worth it tho, lol

Originally posted by Skooma2

How much is the European VAT as a percentage of purchase price?

Currently in the UK, VAT(Value Added Tax, equivilant to sales tax etc) is set at 20%.

This doesnt excuse the high price ANet are charging us though, since retailers such as play.com are selling the prepurchase box for £39.99 including VAT, which is $63 at the current exchange rate. This is a fair price and is roughly equivilant to the $60 price in the USA.

ANet are selling it for £49.99 = $79.20

Originally posted by Saxx0n

Originally posted by Nadia

the USA pricing is the same as most other games

 

the EURO pricing is higher  (at least when compared to Blizzard games)

Thats what happens when you live in a socialist run country. Deal with it or MOVE.

Like a buddy of mine once said "I didn't like the country I was living in and their policies so I voted with my feet."

This made me chuckle, I don't think the word "socialist" means what you think it means.