Microsoft SA says no increase for Xbox 360 game prices
January 23, 2009 – 12:46 pmLate in 2008 the word on the street indicated that first and third party Xbox 360 game titles distributed by Microsoft locally would increase from the typical R699 recommended retail price to R899 and R999 per copy. Microsoft South Africa has issued the following press release regarding the Xbox 360 game prices that it distributes.
JOHANNESBURG – 23rd January 2009 – Microsoft today announced that there are no immediate plans to increase the prices of Xbox 360 games in South Africa. Top of the range, new titles will remain fixed at R699.99 and Limited Collectors Editions at R799.99, despite speculation of game price increases in the volatile market. The pricing for Xbox 360 titles ranges from R 299 for classic games, to a maximum of R799.99 for first rate collectors titles, which means that there is always something affordable available for every gamer. This pricing is in line with the standard price of software in the gaming industry.
This is great news for gamers who were getting worried about the prices hitting about R999 per title.
4 Responses to “Microsoft SA says no increase for Xbox 360 game prices”
That’s great news!
There are so many games that I wanted to buy in 2008, but financially it just wasn’t viable.
Now I need to play catch-up.
GTA IV
GoW 2
Fable 2
Fallout 3
That’s a lot of money!
Anyone feeling like donating?
By Tiny on Jan 27, 2009
Explain then please how some titles ( the revenant ) is selling for R 829 and street fighter 4 ( which is not a collectors edition ) is selling for R 799. I am from port elizabeth and various stores are selling games for these prices. Where do they get these prices from and when can we expect to see some sort of conformaty from all stores.
By Alec on Mar 17, 2009
iam from india,mumbai… i got to say the price for 360 game have increased way too high .. lots guys have decided to switch to ps as the rates are still the same for ps3 games,the price for a new 360 game used to be around 2150 to 2510 rupees , but now its increased to 3499 rupees for thats way too high
i dunno what mi(milestone interactive) is doing ,and whats up with microsoft..2009 two new game hit india re5 and street fighter 4 both are very costly and infact gotta tel ya noby is buying those title at all ,ig this continues its for sure india will be taken over ps for sure,can sumone tell me why priced increased why why
By tarun singh on Mar 20, 2009
Can u please tell me if Sims3 on Xbox 360 will be available in South Africa.If yes, where will i be able to purchase it, i know it is due for release in June or July 09.
Is there perhaps by chance a way for me to order the game, and from who and where ?
Thanks a lot, appreciate your feedback
Martin
By Martin on Mar 29, 2009