Handheld Gaming Ridiculously Expensive in Australia


Posted by Steve Hannley on 16 Aug 2012


While we knew games cost more in Australlia, we never could have imagined the margin for handheld games. A picture was posted on NeoGAF today showing New Super Mario Bros 2. selling for a whopping $69.99 AUD in the Australian eShop. That’s over $70 USD. While a $10 mark-up for a console game is understandable, a near 75% mark-up for a handheld game is ludicrous.

A search on popular Austriallian retailer JB HI-FI finds all new releases or upcoming titles ranging from $59-69. This isn’t a new development — 3DS games have cost this much for our Aussie brethren since launch. We’re just shocked it wasn’t common knowledge. Sorry, mates. Image: Vooks

 Image: Vooks

Written by Steve Hannley

One day I plan to expose my child to no American history besides what they can pick up from playing Assassin's Creed III. Then I'm going to drop him or her into a Social Studies class and mildly enjoy the outcome. I'm going to be a great father.

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