back in the mid 90s (yeah, when Dynamix and the rest were around) the games were around RM 50ish. i bought my the 1st C&C at less than a hundred bucks.

for the past 3 - 5 years, game prices haven't hiked that much. it's still around RM 100 - 140 range as usual. it's only the SPECIAL packaged versions that are priced higher.

I support piracy because I'm a cheapskate

Really? I would occasionally browse through game stores around 1995-96 and I could've sworn the prices were in the RM 75- RM 120 region. Well, maybe it was the place I go to (It was CompAsia. It used to be in Damansara Jaya)

doesn't matter. nowadays new games, their price won't be below RM 100 already. a while after launch then they'll sell below RM 100. (*#&%(*#&%(*

the pre-order C&C3 was below RM 100 for the standard editions. Kane editions / Kane Steel Edition were more pricey.

Pls, go a little more easy on that person....... he/she/it didn't state that he/she/it got the pirated version of that game.......

On other note....... I tend to get original games, well cause....... I don't have a choice being where I am now, Australia......... there is the option of downloading through torrent but...... I just couldn't wait......

And contrary to popular belief....... original games in KL is cheaper than here...... I got my friend to get me the C&C3 Kane steelbook edition from TSB as the price is cheaper than a standard C&C3 edition here...... Nintendo DS games are cheaper to get in M'sia too and some titles couldn't be found here in AUS or has a later release, the thing is that the DS games bought in KL aren't supported by Nintendo I hear..........

Well, he's been complaining like mad about how buggy Stalker is in the Stalker thread. His first post mentions that he "can't say how he got it"

Regardless, his point was on how buggy games = no buy original.

Anyway, I have a friend in Aus and he's in the same boat as you.

He was quite annoyed that SupCom came out a couple of days AFTER he went back there, and so he paid much more for it there

This post has been edited by H@H@: Apr 3 2007, 08:16 PM

when you convert back to MYR its slightly more expensive, AUS dollar and SING dollar has similar value, if you work in australia, lets say you earn 2000 AUS$ a month, and get that Kane edition for $79.95 from ebay, its still cheaper if you consider dollar to dollar. I still think that the softwares and games are the same (follow the USD, Euro, Yen, etc) in the whole world, unless there's localized licensed version.

anyway, asides from blaming the prices are too high, put the blame on weak RM first, and lower income rate in malaysia, compare to other slightly more developed nation. Why china is also high on piracy? Imagine a vista Ultimate there selling for more than 2000 rmb , thats way more than an average ppl there's monthly wage.

RM 100 buy 1 game or 10 games
which 1 you choise ?

RM 100,000. Buy 1 sedan car or 10 stolen cars.

Which one you choose?

i remember my old 486 days. all my games are original.
"lion king, aladdin...."

Don't blame the currency. Blame the attitude.

10 stolen cars thankyou

This post has been edited by Setsunahq: Apr 3 2007, 09:17 PM

if got choice can buy stolen car i will too

they are making dvd movies cheap now. 2 disc set for 69. thats good value for money instead of forking 100 plus a pop. i stop buying pirated dvd movies since the price drop.but games is a totally different issue. too expansive and i only buy 2-3 ori games per year. some games are buggy too.. to be honest i was glad i didnt buy ori splinter cell double agent.worst game ever in terms of bugs. and ubisoft didnt bother supplying patches after the first month!!

No money no attitude .. If i have RM4000 salary i'll be sure to buy original ..

Someone was comparing cigarette with game earlier.
That's like asking a hardcore gamer not to game but spend the time he could game to look at ants

No....... original games in Australia are actually more expansive than in the US when converted directly........

and yes, buying original games here in AUS is more expensive than buying it in M'sia but that's why I said in my previous post that buying original games in M'sia is not all that bad.........

Pointing this statement back to those cheapskates, hahaha.

to quit game? just because want to support ori? hehehehe must be kidding.. no cant do..

its not the price that matter.. but first salary range.. haha for us here salary range low la to get above 1k+++ need atleast few years of service.. thats fr my case la

hope some one is care enuff to address mater just like the gov staff who get a big raise.. hehehe

never ever do conversion when comparing.

compare $$$$ earned and $$$$ spent.

we're paying more for games, compared to the US (spending vs earning) and same applies to computer parts. that's why i only buy a few games each year.

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This post has been edited by nukienemec: Sep 16 2010, 01:02 PM