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chrismscotland · 31 Mar 2017 at 18:15

I know this isn't as important for "Digital downloads" but I think people have to get real, we're looking at a currency exchange rate thats fallen close to 20% against the Japanese Yen since last March which is the important measure for almost all of the Gaming, Tech and electronic goods we buy in the UK. We're going to be paying more for the foreseeable future, and probably even more than currently if the pound falls further.

I remember back in the PS1/2 days when a game was £45 at launch, + 20% and thats close to the £55 mark that we seem to be seeing now.

Appreciate that indie downloads are different but I really think people need to start looking at things through the lens of the 2017 exchange rates to understand why things are dearer.

Begbie · 31 Mar 2017 at 18:21

Nitefly said:
The e-store offering is truly dreadful

I may pick up shovel knight but £22 seems like a lot. Is it actually good value? We've been spoilt by Zelda I think...

Very spoiled. The switch will be a success to me, if we can get 2-3 games a year at this kind of level. With some other time fillers thrown in. It's why I still see the Wii U as a success.

kinger8938 · 31 Mar 2017 at 18:24

Does Fast RMX have much content/depth as a single player?

Kreeeee · 31 Mar 2017 at 18:46

kinger8938 said:
Does Fast RMX have much content/depth as a single player?

The rubber band ai ruins the game. If you hang back in second then overtake at the end it's easy, but the faster you go the faster the ai goes.

Cosmic182 · 31 Mar 2017 at 19:07

I ordered one of each colours yesterday for delivery tomorrow and after seeing that picture on the last page, I really cannot decide which to return

I love the neon so much, but I like how sleek the grey is. Oh dear.

Kreeeee · 31 Mar 2017 at 19:25

Neon is way nicer.

kinger8938 · 31 Mar 2017 at 19:27

Kreeeee said:
The rubber band ai ruins the game. If you hang back in second then overtake at the end it's easy, but the faster you go the faster the ai goes.

Didn't realise this was a thing

that sounds a bit pants then

Kreeeee · 31 Mar 2017 at 19:38

kinger8938 said:
Didn't realise this was a thing that sounds a bit pants then

It completely ruins an otherwise excellent game.

kinger8938 · 31 Mar 2017 at 19:53

Kreeeee said:
It completely ruins an otherwise excellent game.

Will hold off thanks, first I have heard about this dodgy mechanic lol

Maybe they can patch it or something but it seems like something they would have done by now if they wanted to!

Zelda is keeping me plenty busy anyway

Just noticed dock sock has been dispatched today, nice!

oldestgregg · 31 Mar 2017 at 20:08

Kreeeee said:
Neon is way nicer.

I went neon but I would prefer it to have two blue instead of a red and a blue.

Minstadave · 31 Mar 2017 at 21:32

Is lego city undercover worth it? I've never played it, reviews look ok and I only paid £33 for the preorder but it's still a fair bit of cash.

Phate · 31 Mar 2017 at 21:38

Minstadave said:
Is lego city undercover worth it? I've never played it, reviews look ok and I only paid £33 for the preorder but it's still a fair bit of cash.

Friend of mine really rates it. He says to ignore the fact it's an old game. It's one of the most underrated games around.

FrankJH · 31 Mar 2017 at 22:13

chrismscotland said:
Appreciate that indie downloads are different but I really think people need to start looking at things through the lens of the 2017 exchange rates to understand why things are dearer.

Why is Nintendo any different to Sony in this respect (surely the cartride itself isnt that much more expensive than the DVD /BR Sony provide) - Sony are still selling 1st tier games at £40-£45 brand new /initial release , why is Nintendo 33-50% more expensive? (majority of PS4 games are around £40 straight away compared to Zelda which is £60)

McBain · 31 Mar 2017 at 23:43

Minstadave said:
Is lego city undercover worth it? I've never played it, reviews look ok and I only paid £33 for the preorder but it's still a fair bit of cash.

It was very highly regarded on the WiiU, I did try it but the FPS ruined it for me, I couldn't play it for long. I'm hoping the Switch version fixes that.

Phate · 31 Mar 2017 at 23:50

FrankJH said:
(majority of PS4 games are around £40 straight away compared to Zelda which is £60)

It's £48 on Amazon...

oldestgregg · 1 Apr 2017 at 00:26

I've put £30 on in credit and Im not sure if I should buy...

A/ I am Setsuna

or

B/ Blaster master, the shovel knight expansion and world of goo.

JRPG's are my favourite genre so I do want to play IAS but I feel I would get more value for money with the three games.

Plainsong · 1 Apr 2017 at 06:24

PS4/XB1 game prices were inflated at launch. Always happens. I paid £46 for Zelda from Amazon if you're seeing it for £60 then you're being ripped off.

Plainsong · 1 Apr 2017 at 11:58

Read up on people's opinions on Snake Pass and bought it this morning. Been at it for 2 hours in handheld mode. Fun!

Kreeeee · 1 Apr 2017 at 12:04

Plainsong said:
Read up on people's opinions on Snake Pass and bought it this morning. Been at it for 2 hours in handheld mode. Fun!

I'm really enjoying it too, quite a challenge to get all the collectables!

malachi · 1 Apr 2017 at 12:11

Nitefly said:
The e-store offering is truly dreadful

I may pick up shovel knight but £22 seems like a lot. Is it actually good value? We've been spoilt by Zelda I think...

Its good value but when Shovel Knight first came out it didn't have to extra content. Now it does they increased the price to £22 on all platforms including the PC, Xbox One and PS4.

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