DJ Hero will be $US120 when it’s released in the United States. Which is pricey, but not unheard of. When it’s released in the UK, however, it’ll follow a precedent set by Rock Band in being ridiculously expensive.
The title – which will bundle the game and a plastic turntable controller – has a recommended retail price of £108. Which in American Dollars is a whopping $177.
It’s nothing new for British customers, but then, just because it’s a regular occurrence, doesn’t make it right.
Kotaku AU Note: We await with bated – and terrified slightly anxious – breath on word of the pricing in Australia. If anyone in retail has heard anything, do let us know…
Activision prices DJ Hero at GBP 108 [Eurogamer]
Liam Arthur
July 1, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Wow, this game looks duff anyway let alone priced at £108. The Guitar Hero games bundled with a guitar cost £75 new which is a lot but doesn’t break the £100 mark.
Ridiculous, I hope this flops.
Report PermalinkQueenMojo
July 1, 2009 at 11:48 PM
We are sooooo going to get ripped off here in Aust i think it’ll be at least $199… our RRP for games here are alot higher than many other countries so I’m not surprised.
Report PermalinkAdam Steel
July 2, 2009 at 12:22 AM
I’ll get the lube left over from Rock Band…
Report Permalink..oh wait, my Maxi Premium Plus Mega Value Bulk Tub is all empty…
SCAT01
July 2, 2009 at 12:29 AM
108 pounds = AUS$220
So in theory it could be as much as AUS$250
So the article should read
“BEND OVER BRITIAN AND AUSTRALIA, HER COMES YOUR RIP OFF PRODUCT AND SOMETHING WHERE THE SUN DONT SHINE”
Report Permalinkpeanut
July 2, 2009 at 12:39 AM
My God I shudder in the corner thinking what the pricing will be here in Australia!!! I have maybe a 60% interest in DJ Hero when it comes to the idea of purchasing, without even a consideration of price factored in!!! The idea of forking out over (and just a guesstimate by how we fare on prices here) the $190-200 price bracket for DJ Hero brings the chances of me buying it so far down it’d have to be the best thing since scliced bread!!! Oh well! Guess well find out soon enough!
Report Permalinkformulated
July 2, 2009 at 12:55 AM
Could the wannabe DJ culture of Britain be the reason for such a price hike, exorbitant taxes, or just the usual Activision shenanigans?
Report Permalinkkaiden
July 2, 2009 at 1:11 AM
$200? I wouldnt be surprised.
Report PermalinkKizaru
July 2, 2009 at 5:06 AM
$120 in AUS would be considered a steal.
Report PermalinkKizaru
July 2, 2009 at 5:08 AM
We should start taking bets…
I’d say, AU$270. Give or take.
Report PermalinkJason
July 2, 2009 at 8:40 AM
dammit a friend of mine worked on this and I want it to do well but fuck me is that expensive. don’t they know there is a recession on?
Report Permalinkpaulus
July 2, 2009 at 9:31 AM
Jesus, knee-jerk reaction much chaps? GH III, GH:WT and GH:Aerosmith retail for $159.95, $169.95 and $169.95 respectively. Sure, they’re a little old, and guitars are so passe, but I’ll be highly fucking surprised if DJ Hero is above $200.
However, I think wild and rampant speculation is the best course of action until the game hits in October.
Report PermalinkJames Wood
July 2, 2009 at 9:48 AM
How about giving us fucking Rock Band 2
Report PermalinkBlake
July 2, 2009 at 9:56 AM
I’m still waiting for Rock Band 2 myself…
Report PermalinkThe first was released in Australia 353 days after it was in America. So if the second takes as long then it’s only another 61 days.
paulus
July 2, 2009 at 10:58 AM
@James Wood and Blake
I think EA have their hands tied by MTV, and trying to secure distribution in Aus. You could import it from the UK.
Report PermalinkJamie Norwood
July 2, 2009 at 3:56 PM
I love the Australia tax! Really!
There’s a reason I have a Wii and a PS2, and it’s not lack of WANTING a ps3. :P
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