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1009 Views 10 Replies Latest reply: Jan 14, 2013 4:46 PM by gallp13 RSS
sbv20j Newbie 13 posts since
Nov 14, 2012

DLC download why rip off Australians

Posted by sbv20j on Jan 14, 2013 1:40 PM

Why the hell do we have to pay almost double for DLC in Australia,

US cost is $49

Australia cost is $69 plus 10% tax WTF!!

 

Its bad enough they still have not fixed all the problems, but why on earth should we have to pay so much more, I have been an avid supporter of the series but i am losing faith more and more every day

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  • vespervin Novice 248 posts since
    Sep 21, 2011
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    vespervin     Jan 14, 2013 1:42 PM (in response to sbv20j)

    I remember (before I moved to the States) that a new video-game would cost 110$. I don't miss that at all. Sorry to hear about this new bullshit, mate. But nothing will change.

    • sbv20j Newbie 13 posts since
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      sbv20j     Jan 14, 2013 1:46 PM (in response to vespervin)

      Still cost around that money for a new release game if you dont want to wait a while to they discount it

  • Nz_SuperStars Newbie 14 posts since
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    Nz_SuperStars     Jan 14, 2013 1:46 PM (in response to sbv20j)

    New Zealand has it worst. Get the **** over it. Its like $150 for the season pass.

  • parnezzi Apprentice 1,006 posts since
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    parnezzi     Jan 14, 2013 2:15 PM (in response to sbv20j)

    because the average population of austrailia makes more money than the US, thats why its more expensive.

    if your economic value dropped then so would the price

    • smokesdope Master 2,000 posts since
      Dec 3, 2011
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      smokesdope     Jan 14, 2013 3:15 PM (in response to parnezzi)

      lol no its because for some odd reason they have ridicious taxes on computer games ? Like the UK has high taxes on cigarrettes but i can understand that as its a sort of deterent but for computer games ?????!!!

      • gallp13 Master 6,485 posts since
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        gallp13     Jan 14, 2013 4:46 PM (in response to smokesdope)

        Spot on. There was a major Federal Report by our Productivity Commision on this matter et al, recommending removal. Unlikely to happen soon been one in a series of reports and recommendations of this nature.

         

        Still as parnezzi says cost relative to wages here is about same as in US and UK.

  • Joco3000 Novice 319 posts since
    Nov 25, 2012
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    Joco3000     Jan 14, 2013 2:26 PM (in response to sbv20j)

    Isn't it because of your stupidly high taxes on Video game and Video game related products?

    It's only about £35 for the Season pass over here. We still pay more than the US because of the stronger currency.

  • JesseJay Calculating status... 3 posts since
    Nov 27, 2012
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    JesseJay     Jan 14, 2013 3:23 PM (in response to sbv20j)

    Hey bro im Aussie myself, i think its outragous when it comes to this but i have the solution.

    You can get it for FREE.

    All you need is a mate who has the season pass its a doownload thing as you would no.

    If 1 of your mates have it ask if you can download there account onto your Xbox.

    If you can great.

    When you download it sign into his account go to Privacy Settings i beleive, and then Licence Transfers.

    It may take a bit to load. once done press A when it tells you at the bottom of the screen to continue.

    Then scroll down untill you find The Season Pass.

    Download It.

    It will download to your account. Enjoy

    Text me if it worked 0487391401

  • pete-ej25 Newbie 11 posts since
    Nov 18, 2012
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    pete-ej25     Jan 14, 2013 4:42 PM (in response to sbv20j)

    Another aussie here. The cost from Xbox Live for the season pass is 4000 Microsoft points.

     

    You can get 4000 points from eBay for $59.95. Still $10 more expensive than the US, but a bit cheaper than the $69.95 + 10% that you said.

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