Modern Warfare 2 Expensive

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JMatt94

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#46721 8-Nov-2009 16:10

Why is Modern Warfare 2 so expensive?
Regular edition of the game is $140 in all retailers, I haven't seen any new release priced
over $120

I've checked out:

DSE, Noelleeming, Bond and Bond.

Anyone know any places where it is cheaper?

I heard it might be cheaper in JB-hi fi but it's not listed on their site, if anyone
could tell me their pricing or another place that sells it cheaper, that'll be awesome.

Thanks.

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#271035 8-Nov-2009 16:47

Pre-Orders before November were $120~$130. Game is sold out. New orders are going to cost more. This game is HUGE.

PS - www.firstgames.co.nz

$100 inc shipping for Xbox 360/PC/PS3 title.

Do whatever you want to do man.

SNicolle

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#271040 8-Nov-2009 17:43

jb hifi 118 all formats standard edition

friedCrumpet

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#271046 8-Nov-2009 18:07

It's so expensive because Activision knows they can milk you all for that much. Don't like it? Don't buy it.

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#271097 8-Nov-2009 21:51

What version you after ?
PC version is $99 most places.... alwso seen it for $95.

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#271117 8-Nov-2009 22:21

Dick Smith will have it for $117 for the standard version

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#271136 8-Nov-2009 23:16

Yea I pre-ordered the PC version for only $89 from mightyape.co.nz although this was about 3 months ago lol.

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#271170 9-Nov-2009 08:29

c71931f: anyone know if this game format will work on nz ps3's ?
I'm keen on getting this if it does :)

http://www.cdwow.co.nz/games/CALL-OF-DUTY-MODERN-WARFARE-2-PRESTIGE-ED/dp/4673137#bc=eb59

PS3 games are region free :)

I've got my order from cdwow, only thing is from today/tomorrow when it gets sent out, it'll take about 4-5 days :(

That's ok though, i also got the camo headset

Don't know why peopel are complaining about the price

$140 from the usual ripoff retailers that sell things for $129 for any new released game?
Not much of a markup, just go to the proper places, firstgames, jb, playtech etc and you can find way better deals on all new releases

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Adamal

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#271171 9-Nov-2009 08:36

friedCrumpet: It's so expensive because Activision knows they can milk you all for that much. Don't like it? Don't buy it.

Hmm.... Ok, Piratebay it is then?

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#271181 9-Nov-2009 08:57

i dont think that piratebay statement was very smart lol.. In saying that, have you seen the size of the sucker though, 11gbs! holy hell

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#271207 9-Nov-2009 10:09

Then I shall remove all subtlety and come straight out and reveal that it intended as a humourous jest!

rossmnz

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#271214 9-Nov-2009 10:40

cdwow.co.nz isnt this in china?

Will a legit game actually turn up???

The force is strong with this one!

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#271218 9-Nov-2009 10:44

rossmnz: cdwow.co.nz isnt this in china?

Will a legit game actually turn up???

Hong Kong eh

usually takes around 4 days, but they quote 6-10. so pretty much faster than:
PBT and Kiwicouriers usually are....to my place that is, slackers.

They've been around longer than almost all other online stores(2002), they are on a par with play-asia if you've ever used them.

I'll post an update when it arrives and if the headset/game arrive in separate packages

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#271225 9-Nov-2009 10:57

rossmnz: cdwow.co.nz isnt this in china?

Will a legit game actually turn up???

CDWow seem alright. I bought a couple of albums from there a couple of weeks ago, and turned up no problems. I wouldn't have any doubts buying a game off there.

A lot of the places in China that sell pirated software mocked up as the real thing are small time businesses an eBay'ers

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#271264 9-Nov-2009 12:24

Hmmmm.

www.firstgames.co.nz are a kiwi company though arent they?

Id rather give my patronage to a kiwi company instead of a random one outta HK!

The force is strong with this one!

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#271287 9-Nov-2009 13:47

rossmnz: Hmmmm.

www.firstgames.co.nz are a kiwi company though arent they?

Id rather give my patronage to a kiwi company instead of a random one outta HK!

yeah firstgames are, they buy their games from HK and Japan directly, then sell out of their outfit.

Only problem with firstgames is no Credit card. I always use my credit card for online purchases, ever since C1com went bust. having the extra insurance on it if a company fails is good enough reason in my books to use it

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