Ziggy587 wrote:I really don't understand why they region lock the consoles anymore. Because they want to control release dates in countries? That's just BS. Like they don't know we're gonna hack the consoles anyway. At this point, the only reason to region lock the consoles is to give a big "fuck you" when they decide not to release a game in a particular region.
Two reasons that really come back to one point: 1. Different release dates. 2. Fluctuation in value of currency.
So the whole reason is to make more money. To give you a prime example: I live in Australia and a new game comes out. I could pay $90-100 AUD for it (roughly $98 USD), or I could have someone in the states buy it for $50 and ship it to me for $20ish. Now gamecompany of Australia just lost a $100 AUD sale, because I bought it from gamecompany of USA and had it shipped for $70ish.
I've heard that that's a big problem with Japanese anime publishers. Stuff costs less in the US than in Japan, so if it weren't for region locking, Japanese people would all import the US edition.
prfsnl_gmr wrote:There is nothing feigned about it. What I wrote is a display of actual moral superiority.
Ziggy587 wrote:I really don't understand why they region lock the consoles anymore. Because they want to control release dates in countries? That's just BS. Like they don't know we're gonna hack the consoles anyway. At this point, the only reason to region lock the consoles is to give a big "fuck you" when they decide not to release a game in a particular region.
Two reasons that really come back to one point: 1. Different release dates. 2. Fluctuation in value of currency.
So the whole reason is to make more money. To give you a prime example: I live in Australia and a new game comes out. I could pay $90-100 AUD for it (roughly $98 USD), or I could have someone in the states buy it for $50 and ship it to me for $20ish. Now gamecompany of Australia just lost a $100 AUD sale, because I bought it from gamecompany of USA and had it shipped for $70ish.
that sucks. gaming shouldn't cost that much for anyone...
BoringSupreez wrote:I've heard that that's a big problem with Japanese anime publishers. Stuff costs less in the US than in Japan, so if it weren't for region locking, Japanese people would all import the US edition.
Media costs a lot in Japan. At least in years past, they would pay as much (or more!) for a DVD with 1-3 episodes of a show as we would for 4-6. Japanese CDs of western music often have an extra track or two to try and keep them from importing cheaper western copies since there's no region protection on them.
optmusprimenumber wrote:that sucks. gaming shouldn't cost that much for anyone...
Those are rough figures - since I dont live in Australia. But I know that is why most Aussies hate Nintendo, they were charging them an arm and a leg and then not releasing the games wanted back in the SNES years.
Hobie-wan wrote:Media costs a lot in Japan. At least in years past, they would pay as much (or more!) for a DVD with 1-3 episodes of a show as we would for 4-6. Japanese CDs of western music often have an extra track or two to try and keep them from importing cheaper western copies since there's no region protection on them.
Yup. New CDs are like $25-40. DVDs are similarly prices, usually a bit more. It's disgusting. However, the used media market there kicks MAJOR ass.
Breetai wrote:Yup. New CDs are like $25-40. DVDs are similarly prices, usually a bit more. It's disgusting. However, the used media market there kicks MAJOR ass.
Which is why we need you to move back. I need a PCE CD to go with my Core Grafx...Chop Chop Breetai!
BoringSupreez wrote:I've heard that that's a big problem with Japanese anime publishers. Stuff costs less in the US than in Japan, so if it weren't for region locking, Japanese people would all import the US edition.
Media costs a lot in Japan. At least in years past, they would pay as much (or more!) for a DVD with 1-3 episodes of a show as we would for 4-6. Japanese CDs of western music often have an extra track or two to try and keep them from importing cheaper western copies since there's no region protection on them.
I always wondered why Japanese versions have extra tracks. Couldn't figure it out for years. Thanks for that tidbit.
