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Update: Sony REVERSES Recognized CAD-USD Parity?!?!?
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Update: Sony REVERSES Recognized CAD-USD Parity?!?!?
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Boomer
Posts: 2771
Registered: 02-16-2004
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For some reason, Sony has reversed their PSN CAD-USD price policy. What the hell happened here??? The Canadian and American dollar are still at parity, yet prices have been drastically changed... I thought we were making some progress?!? Here's a few of the disgusting price adjustments: Rockband - "Attack" - US: $0.99/CAN: $1.99 GH3 - "Antisocial" - US: $2.49/CAN: $3.49 NFS: PS - "Dodge Viper SRT10" - US: $2.99/CAN: $3.99 Sony - this is simply unfair. I'm a diehard self-admitted Sony fanboy, but I would really like an explanation.. Btw - before flaming, please read my original post below, where I praised Sony for being the first gaming company to recognize parity. I just want Sony to revert back to parity, that's all. (I still love my PS3  )
Dec. 18, 2007: On behalf of Canadian gamers everywhere, thank you Sony! Last week, Sony finalized PSN parity by launching Everyday Shooter at $9.99 for both America and Canada. That was a huge step in the right direction. Now, the 80GB PS3 and 40GB are being priced at $499 and $399 (respectively) for both the U.S. and Canadian markets! This is unheard of - not only in the gaming market, but in nearly every market there is. Proof can be seen at any major retailer's site: No word on price corrections by Microsoft or Nintendo at this point. For those who didn't know, Canadians have been paying roughly 7-10% more on our gaming purchases for the past 4 weeks, despite having an equal dollar. Sony could be the catalyst that changes other industries, such as the vehicle market, where Canadians are still paying 20+% more for our cars. Sony didn't have to do this, and I think they should be recognized for being a pioneer in fair pricing. So, this thread would be a great place to simply say thanks!
THANKS SONY! What the hell Sony?
Message Edited by Tha_Bo$$ on 10-18-2007 12:58 PM
Message Edited by Tha_Bo$$ on 01-08-2008 06:29 PM
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10-18-2007 09:29 AM
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Re: Sony Becomes First Game Manufacturer to Recognize CAD-USD Parity!
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Time Splitter
Posts: 1849
Registered: 01-11-2007
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Thanks Sony...U are the best
PSN ID:Street_Killaz
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10-18-2007 09:30 AM
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Re: Sony Becomes First Game Manufacturer to Recognize CAD-USD Parity!
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Fanboy Hunter
Posts: 6470
Registered: 06-15-2007
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flexypoo wrote: that means our dollar is **bleep**
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10-18-2007 09:35 AM
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Re: Sony Becomes First Game Manufacturer to Recognize CAD-USD Parity!
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128-bit
Posts: 2698
Registered: 03-03-2006
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I saw that too.
780 Chilling 
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10-18-2007 09:37 AM
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Re: Sony Becomes First Game Manufacturer to Recognize CAD-USD Parity!
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Bandicoot
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Registered: 08-19-2004
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This is shows that the US DOLLAR is getting weaker. Boy oh boy the powers that be are destroying the greenback while the POUND and EURO get even stronger.
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10-18-2007 09:37 AM
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Re: Sony Becomes First Game Manufacturer to Recognize CAD-USD Parity!
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Time Splitter
Posts: 1888
Registered: 09-05-2007
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Good. However, it must be noted that when the first price drop came to the 60GB unit in July, the PS3 price was actually lower in Canada than the United States in USD.
They're a fair corporation in terms of international pricing, particularly in Canada. The same can't be said across the board however, as the Australian market is priced rather unfairly but it takes into account many more expenses, such as additional freight, duty, taxes, licensing and media rating to name a few. Canada and the US share the same rating system and distribution chain, so the only difference in price should reflect the exchange rate and applicable taxes. I cant wait to see the 40GB launch at 399 CAD
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10-18-2007 09:44 AM
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this is the info my friends have been waiting for, gona be ALOT more PS3 owners BOO-YEAH!!!
