Last week, we told you that Steam was officially changing over to using Rands in our local market. There were a host of concerns; we wondered if we’d get special prices or see local exchange rates lead to soaring prices, as well as issues about VAT and FPB influence. Oh, and let’s not even talk about the region locking. Well, the change has gone live and at least the prices are looking pretty good.
Here are the prices listed for some top sellers on the Steam store:
- Fallout 4 = R799 (Conversion from USD would be R853)
- Fallout 4 Season Pass = R399 (Conversion from USD would be R426)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 = R799 (Conversion from USD would be R853)
- Assassin’s Creed Syndicate (pre-order) = R599
- Just Cause 3 (pre-order) = R449.10
- XCOM 2 (pre-order) = R589
- Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (pre-order) = R499
- Total War: Warhammer (pre-order) = R599
- The Witcher 3 = R412.30
Those are all new releases though – and there are a great many older games available for close to nothing. The excellent Borderlands 2, for example, is available now for under R55. Of course, it’s worth noting that the Rand exchange rate is at an all-time low and these new price points will be fixed for the foreseeable future. That’s right PC gamers, if you buy on Steam, a new release will cost you up to R799 – these numbers feel almost like what console gamers pay; however, it appears that publishers will set their own price points and there will be some PC games that will release way under that amount, like Just Cause 3 and XCOM 2. Obviously, Steam Sales and other special deals will make things more affordable, although it’s worth pointing out that these games are region-locked, so if you’re hoping to buy games for friends (or alternate accounts) around the world as gifts, there might be some issues. Some games also appear to have no purchasing options, and it’s unclear if that’s an FPB issue or just a delay until the publishers set a regional price.
Then again, looking at local prices, you’re probably best off buying your new, AAA PC games through your favourite retail outlet. Across all local retail vendors, I was able to find cheaper prices for most of the new releases than I could find on Steam. So, while Steam is cheaper than expected, it seems that we might actually see PC gamers returning to physical copies thanks to even better bargains to be found via brick and mortar or e-commerce.
At least until the holiday sales come.
Last Updated: November 11, 2015
Uberutang
November 11, 2015 at 08:07
GTA is 33% cheaper now (Just under R500).
Overall not bad, besides, no PC gamer will buy stuff on steam unless it is on sale. New stuff is bought from cdkeys or gmg or fast2play or…
Captain JJ the Goo
November 11, 2015 at 08:16
I disagree there. I’ve bought many a game at full price on Steam.
Though I have gotten most of my games from the Humble Bundles.
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:17
full price? LIES!
Captain JJ the Goo
November 11, 2015 at 08:20
Games I really thought was worth it. Of course. Both of them!
Just kidding.
At least twenty to thirty of my games were bought full price.
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:21
hehe both of them
BakedBagel
November 11, 2015 at 08:23
You should check the amount of pre-orders Fallout4 had. Totally blows your statement out of the ocean.
Uberutang
November 11, 2015 at 08:28
There are outliers, but why pay $59 on steam for Fallout if you could get it for $39 on cdkeys. Also preload via steam etc? For me the amount of FULL priced steam buys in my 360 odd library is very very small.
BakedBagel
November 11, 2015 at 08:46
True the Full priced steam buys in my 120+ library is small too. It depends on the person i guess. I really wanted GTA5. pre-purchased on steam for full price. That is literally the only one that comes to mind.
Uberutang
November 11, 2015 at 08:57
LOL yeah GTA V for me also, and then also Dayz (early price during alpha) and I got Arma 3 a year before release to get cheaper price.
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:08
Not all releases will be that expensive at launch.
And there are some seriously good ones around. GTA V is really cheap now. This is going to be exciting and I am sure prices will drop a little more in time to come
Ir0nseraph
November 11, 2015 at 08:11
Fallout 4 on PC cost exactly the same as a PS4 version on the PS store.
PC games aren’t that cheap any more.
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:13
Physical still is cheaper
KingKappie
November 11, 2015 at 08:14
Lets factor in the 30+ gigs that need to be downloaded on PC
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:15
well if you are on uncapped it doesn’t really matter. Yes you pay for the internet but let’s face facts… You’d pay without the game too. So unless you are on a restricted cap account that really isn’t an argument that can be used
Captain JJ the Goo
November 11, 2015 at 08:17
Exactly. And the other large difference is that in two months from now it will be down in price by at least 33%
KingKappie
November 11, 2015 at 08:18
Dam you steam sales. but my ps4 look so pretty
Captain JJ the Goo
November 11, 2015 at 08:21
I can settle for a PS4 with an Xbox controller and Steam prices. That would work for me….wait a second…that’s almost the Steam Machine.
KingKappie
November 11, 2015 at 08:25
Dam you Steam Machine, Gaming is ruined
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:27
Just buy a PC and add an Xbox Controller. Then install the steam client. Run in controller mode. Steam machine, fraction of the price
Captain JJ the Goo
November 11, 2015 at 08:28
That’s pretty much exactly my setup now. But I have controller companion, so I can do everything on my pc with my controller if I need to.
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:28
Stardust is right, this is a sound plan
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:29
My name is not stardust!
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:38
No it is not, it is Stardust. Capital S
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:44
It’s Figgy’s rockstar name!
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:45
NO, that is Figgle
Figgle and Stardust. Mind you that has a nice ring to it. Are you prepared to wear spandex?
I’ll manage your band
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:46
Hammer is the bouncer
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:46
No! No no no no!
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:47
I’ll be the T-Rex to your Raptor……… wait what?
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:48
No no!
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 11, 2015 at 08:48
Only 5 no’s. I’ll admit to being disappointed.
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:48
haha!
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:30
hehe
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:41
No
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:44
yes
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:45
STARDUST!
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:45
For one the XBOX controller can GITS. My wrist cramps from thinking of Rage
Ir0nseraph
November 11, 2015 at 08:40
I don’t see the point of a steam machine , you loose all the major advantages of PC gaming mainly customization, so no on that would rather pick a console and get some exclusives PC won’t get , and just connect a PC to my TV if need be.
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:41
My PC runs steam, so technically it IS a Steam Machine
😛
Ir0nseraph
November 11, 2015 at 08:42
LoL
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:43
Not technically. It is. Attach controller. TV. Big screen mode. Done. Steam machine.
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:45
I have a controller, and big screen mode, and big monitor, so, technically, I’m there
JUST MORE POWAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:45
exactly that. More power for cheaper. Steam machines are overpriced
Captain JJ the Goo
November 11, 2015 at 09:46
I completely agree with you. I’d never buy one, but I do see how some people might opt for it as a more “mobile” gaming platform than a pc.
Wesley Fick
November 11, 2015 at 10:55
I’d still buy digital because of the refund policy, which doesn’t apply to any games bought locally.
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:14
So you’d rather get physical
http://www.andinhighheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/olivia.jpg
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 11, 2015 at 08:15
Well seeing as we’re only getting games released in the 80’s now 😉
Ir0nseraph
November 11, 2015 at 08:42
True , it’s just a little worrying to see steam pricing matching console pricing digitally.
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:43
It’s a few devs that are converting $60 straight and making it a round number. Most of the games on steam are actually cheaper
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 11, 2015 at 08:45
It wouldn’t be so bad if they worked just as well on day one. 😉
Uberutang
November 11, 2015 at 08:29
$34 on cdkeys is what I paid. Far cheaper.
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:12
I guess Admirals 5 dorrah now translates to R50?
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 11, 2015 at 08:14
It might cost a bit less because of benefits from local pricing & exchange rates, but it’s still a lot more expensive than buying from a local retailer – over R100 in the case of BLOPS3 (Gavin likes it if you call it BLOPS) & even more with F3. New releases just aren’t worth buying directly on Steam anymore.
Ottokie
November 11, 2015 at 08:16
This is good news indeed, I was scared we would see R1000 for AAA titles xD.
But local retailers are cheaper by a large margin if you are buying AAA.
Neji
November 11, 2015 at 08:19
Deux Ex Mankind Divided is a lot cheaper now… http://store.steampowered.com/app/337000
Mossel
November 11, 2015 at 08:19
Holy shit, when did the dollar become R14.22??! I was buying Euros not 3 months ago for almost the same price!
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 11, 2015 at 08:21
lol, I heard on the radio last night it’s almost R22 to the pound. I was like… O_O
That’s worse than when I went in the UK in 2000. It was R20 to 1 & I was fucking poor, boss gave me 200 pounds spending money & I came back with half of it – bonus!
Dutch Matrix
November 11, 2015 at 08:22
We really are getting grilled by the Pound. Geddit?
Mossel
November 11, 2015 at 08:22
Getting pounded, some might argue…
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 11, 2015 at 08:22
Well done!
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:22
Euro go again
Mossel
November 11, 2015 at 08:26
The euro was R13.xx in August. So I decided to wait after the markets crash to buy them at R15/Eur in September. My holiday got more expensive buy a couple of thousand overnight…
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 11, 2015 at 08:27
I put off my planned PC upgrade earlier in the year thinking I’d wait until Xmas & get it even cheaper. Thanks exchange rate!
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:28
Ouch ouch ouch ouch. I feel for you bro
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 11, 2015 at 08:29
What goes up must come down, right? RIGHT!?
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:30
I think you are talking about someone’s private jet now?
Mossel
November 11, 2015 at 08:31
haha! I cannot deal with this guy anymore… although it wont be his though, it’s the states’. Doesn’t make it any less unnecessary!
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 11, 2015 at 08:40
Government has always wasted money on excessively expensive & flashy transport for as long as I can remember. Just look at their cars. You don’t need a R1mil car to do your tax payer funded job. The pope can drive a Fiat, so you’ve got no excuse. If you want one, buy it yourself, out of the salary everyone contributes towards with their taxes. It pisses me off because it’s something so simple and visible, and screams arrogance and disdain.
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:41
But he needs his jet
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 11, 2015 at 08:41
He can have a jet. I don’t mind that he has one. But a cheap one.
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:42
a broken one
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:43
One of those you hear about in the news, that didn’t make it
Mossel
November 11, 2015 at 08:51
The Prime Minister of Netherlands cycles to work. They do have awesome cycling infrastructure though, but still.
Dutch Matrix
November 11, 2015 at 08:53
Ha ha ha ha! Can you picture Zuma on a bike? He’ll be huffing and puffing before he gets to Nkandla’s gate!
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:21
Ever since Russia took over from the US in Syria O_o
Captain JJ the Goo
November 11, 2015 at 08:19
I had $37 in my account. Now I feel like a rich man. 🙂
Dutch Matrix
November 11, 2015 at 08:21
Hijack! Now gimme your account details and no one gets hurt!
Captain JJ the Goo
November 11, 2015 at 08:22
I’m buying everything today!!! I just waited for it to turn to Randelas!
No, I’m lying. There’s nothing to buy. Only thing I’ve bought was a game that wasn’t even for me.
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:24
Dawwwwwwwwwwww
Dutch Matrix
November 11, 2015 at 08:24
I’m looking for a decent shooter. Run and gun type of thing.
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:24
Sorry, he already did it
Dutch Matrix
November 11, 2015 at 08:24
Excuse me but huh?
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 11, 2015 at 08:24
Oscar Sim?
Dutch Matrix
November 11, 2015 at 08:35
Oscar Sim…
Mossel
November 11, 2015 at 08:50
I heard the “Bathroom” map is pretty legit
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:51
You can check-out any time you like,
But you can never leave?
Mossel
November 11, 2015 at 08:54
It has some serious bugs though. You can shoot through doors and still get the kill.
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 09:11
hahahaha!
Viking Of Science
November 11, 2015 at 08:37
Hard Reset. Made by the guys that made Painkiller, Great Fun.
Mossel
November 11, 2015 at 08:28
haha! I had $3. Now I have R46! Sommer retire NOW!
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:28
R3 or $3?
Mossel
November 11, 2015 at 08:29
Typo…I fixed it lol
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:29
I wish my company made that ‘typo’ in my salary, times everything with 15
Mossel
November 11, 2015 at 08:29
hahaha! Why stop there, make a pound typo!
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:31
Well, I’ve got root access to the payroll server….
brb
Captain JJ the Goo
November 11, 2015 at 08:28
Donner.
We’re two rich f!ckers now.
BakedBagel
November 11, 2015 at 08:22
R800 for a digital game. toppest keks.
G2A my love let me feel you.
Viking Of Science
November 11, 2015 at 08:29
Enjoy having your keys revoked….
G2A is dodgy as Fuck….
BakedBagel
November 11, 2015 at 08:32
Mortal Kombat X $8. Works
Mad Max $20 Works.
Witcher 3 $40 Works.
W3 Expansion Pack $8 Works.
Ive literally never had a single problem with G2A and their keys. I once got locked out of my G2A account. Contacted support. Got back in. They gave me a 20% discount.
mfw
Viking Of Science
November 11, 2015 at 08:36
Even so, The Developers are cut out of Game Sales on G2A, So Congratz, You bought Witcher 3 for a Bit cheaper, But CD Projekt RED, who poured their heart and Soul into the game, didn’t receive a cent of it.
If you can live with that on your conscience, fine. Good luck to you.
BakedBagel
November 11, 2015 at 08:38
Its a global copy of the GoG edition? You do understand keys are purchased for cheaper right. Meaning keys where purchased originally. Meaning Devs got money. But okay.
And to be honest. When digital copies of games start becoming R800 a pop. I dont actually give a fuck.
Allykhat
November 11, 2015 at 09:23
I’m with The Bagel on this one… R800 for a Digital PC game… holy hell…
Charl van der Merwe
November 11, 2015 at 10:37
LOL, oh rly ?
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:24
EVERYTHING LOOKS SO EXPENSIVE NOW!
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:29
Essentially it’s the same. Just more numbers
http://www.dailymaverick.co.za/images/resized_images/706x410q70ranjeni-term2-subbedm.jpg
Dutch Matrix
November 11, 2015 at 08:37
THIS IS BLASPHEMY OF THE HIGHEST ORDER! MODERATOR! MODERATOR! BAN HAMMER! BAN HAMMER!
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:38
Sorry, had no idea you loved Zuma that much
*Runs
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:39
Hahaha
I’ll allow it
Dutch Matrix
November 11, 2015 at 08:42
Listen. Zuma is on no level even CLOSE to Charlton Heston, nevermind Moses.
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:43
Agreed, Zuma would never support the NRA. Imagine guns for all South Africans
Dutch Matrix
November 11, 2015 at 08:45
Don’t get me started. This fucker we call a president thinks tighter gun control is the answer. Right. Because all the robbers, murderers and rapists in this country are all honest gun buying citizens.
Darren Peach
November 11, 2015 at 08:55
The flaw in Gun control in South Africa is that there aint any….
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 11, 2015 at 08:43
Needs more shower head!
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:43
it’s under the wig
Darren Peach
November 11, 2015 at 08:53
Jeez Louise, I am not even religious and this offends me !
Dutch Matrix
November 11, 2015 at 09:01
There’s a special place in Hell reserved for Hammer. He’s going to be Satan’s personal butt-monkey!
Darren Peach
November 11, 2015 at 09:06
I raise you 50….
Dutch Matrix
November 11, 2015 at 09:16
IS this Pick on Dutch’s heroes day? First Moses and now Captain America. DO YOU HAVE NO SHAME???!!!! (PS: Zuma is the worst thing that could happen to SA so far. Sweet Lords I would shag a Xenomorph if it means getting rid of his presidency.)
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 09:12
His existence is offending
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
November 11, 2015 at 10:13
HAHAHAHAHA!!! This^^
Mossel
November 11, 2015 at 08:35
It does! These currencies like the dollar and euro make you think things are cheap. I was in Europe last month. “What’s that? EUR5 for a beer! I’ll take 3!”
Then the realization that each beer is R75….
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:25
So why R799? I mean on PS4 you buy a physical disc which costs money to make and SONY takes a cut. But what’s the excuse for a digital game?
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 11, 2015 at 08:26
A cynical attempt at pricing parity.
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:29
This I believe
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:26
Server hosting, bandwidth costs, etc.
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:26
+Gabe tribute
Mossel
November 11, 2015 at 08:27
New games on Origin is R599. Physical PC games are also in that range, sometimes less. It’s only BO3 that’s so crazy expensive.
KingKappie
November 11, 2015 at 08:26
Every one that is on steam, buy every thing now! Before they “fix” the pricing
BakedBagel
November 11, 2015 at 08:27
COD Black Ops 3 Digital Deluxe R1299
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA FUCKING GOOD ONE STEAM
Frost
November 11, 2015 at 08:30
Any idea why certain games aren’t showing a price or without an option to buy?
Don Bradman and The Stanley Parable two examples. I see this with quite a few Indie games.
Guild
November 11, 2015 at 08:31
Just asked the same question, wanted to check Wolfenstein and no price or way to purchase it
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:31
So Dying Light…ON SPECIAL….50% off…..AND IT IS R350….ON SPECIAL???
W
T
F
Nope
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:32
And if you had it in Dollars?
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:35
Here
https://steamdb.info/app/239140/
It’s R350 which converts to $24.59
If we were still in Dollars we would have the US price of $29.99 which is R426 in current exchange price.
Dying light is cheaper now that it’s localised
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:36
Still, R350 for something on 50% off is something I’m not prepared to pay
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:38
That’s a personal choice. The fact is steam is now cheaper than ever. I can’t wait to see summer sale specials 😀 CAN YOU IMAGINE!!!!
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:39
BUY ALL THE THINGS!!!!!!!!!!
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:41
ALL. THE. THINGS
Ottokie
November 11, 2015 at 08:45
LOOK TO THE STARS STARDUST! WE BUY EVERYTHING!!!
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:48
I
am
NOT
STARDUST!
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:49
Not with that attitude you’re not
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:49
http://thecarnivoreproject.typepad.com/.a/6a00d8345295c269e201a5116584a7970c-800wi
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 11, 2015 at 08:50
…
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:51
Just… Just no
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:52
Bwahahaha!
Ottokie
November 11, 2015 at 08:53
I was thinking more along the lines of.
http://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/daily/vulture/2013/02/05/05-sparkles-cd-cover.w529.h529.jpg
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:54
You guys suck
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:56
http://new3.fjcdn.com/gifs/Raptor_09762b_1110402.gif
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:58
xD
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 09:03
This gif ROCKS!!!
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 09:11
XD
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
November 11, 2015 at 09:51
What the actual…
Pariah
November 11, 2015 at 10:23
Yeah dude, this is actually an awesome change. I’m amped – especially since the Winter sale is coming in a month.
Guild
November 11, 2015 at 08:31
Is there any reason why Wolfenstein: The New Order has no price? Wanted to check how much it costs and there is no place to purchase it
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:31
I see quite a few things on my wishlist has no price
Guild
November 11, 2015 at 08:32
Yip, also went through my Wishlist and some things have no pricing
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:37
PERHAPS THIS MEANS THEY ARE GIFTING ME MY WISHLIST!!!!!!!!
Mossel
November 11, 2015 at 08:37
Backlog to 20%…
Grand Admiral Chief SpaceNinja
November 11, 2015 at 08:39
Lol
Pariah
November 11, 2015 at 10:22
Only one item on mine has no price. Pretty cool overall – it’s definitely cheaper now. 🙂
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:31
I’ve seen one or two. Probably devs who still need to decide on a price point for localisation.
Guild
November 11, 2015 at 08:34
Watch a sale roll round and half have no purchase price
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 08:37
Lol. I think they are waiting to see what other devs do price wise to match
Frost
November 11, 2015 at 08:59
Or they still have to sort out their tax/vat legal stuff. If they’re bothered to do that for such a small market.
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 09:01
That could be it too. In fact, now that you mention it, if any devs decide the tax/vat nonsense is too much we could potentially see games on steam that we could never purchase
Frost
November 11, 2015 at 09:05
I think we should ask the LazyGamer team to do a bit more research to these questions. Not because they owe us, but because I’m too lazy to do so myself.
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 09:10
lol. At least you’re honest 🙂
Timmy_The_Good_Troll
November 11, 2015 at 08:31
Well I got Fallout 4 for R399 at retail, so looks expensive to me.
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
November 11, 2015 at 09:53
WHAT!? WHERE!?
Matthew Holliday
November 11, 2015 at 11:08
exactly, point out the one who did such black magic.
WitWolfy
November 11, 2015 at 08:32
Since when are PC games just as expensive as their console counterparts?
KingKappie
November 11, 2015 at 08:32
I say its about time
WitWolfy
November 11, 2015 at 08:33
LOL No wonder every PC dude pirates.
BakedBagel
November 11, 2015 at 08:33
lmfao? About time?
Tell me more about the R800 cost of a digital copy?
WitWolfy
November 11, 2015 at 08:34
IKR?! Companies want people to go “digital” but make it so expensive that we rather just stay with out physical copies.
KingKappie
November 11, 2015 at 08:34
Im getting more and more depressed buying Fallout 4 PS4 @ R845.00 (CNA as i did not have a preorder) and PC oks get away with R300-500
BakedBagel
November 11, 2015 at 08:36
Okay so because you chose a shitty platform to play games, now everyone must get the same price so you dont feel depressed. ayyyyyyyy
Cool Story Dudebro
KingKappie
November 11, 2015 at 08:37
I would not say shitty but yes that is my argument
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:37
ease up on the salt a bit
BakedBagel
November 11, 2015 at 08:39
There is a lot of salt currently in my presence. I can share?
Mossel
November 11, 2015 at 08:39
Calm yo tits dudebro, xD
http://i.imgur.com/br1DRej.png
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:40
ELE!
WitWolfy
November 11, 2015 at 08:38
Wow I thought the only reason console games were more expensive than PC was because of the fact that a portion of that console’s software profit goes directly to its respective console manufacturer.
Guess I was wrong…
Alien Emperor Trevor
November 11, 2015 at 09:37
Yeah, to cover the real cost of their cheaper-to-buy hardware. But it’s “not fair”!
Ir0nseraph
November 11, 2015 at 08:35
XD
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:36
hehe ^This!
Kagarinai
November 11, 2015 at 08:36
It seems you guys didnt quite do research, you just took two new releases and assumed they would all cost 799 rand, taking another new 60 dollar release (anno 2205), that costs 599 rand i think, and look at the price of assassins creed syndicate (not out yet) which is also around 599, so it seems the prices are decided by the publisher.
Ottokie
November 11, 2015 at 08:37
Went to see what Shovel Knight costs now, load page, it’s on sale… YASSSSS!
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:40
BUY IT!
Ottokie
November 11, 2015 at 08:41
It shall be my first Rand Steam purchase!
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:41
Good choice
WitWolfy
November 11, 2015 at 08:41
Meh.. I’m so over 8-bit graphics… Thats so 1990.
Hammersteyn
November 11, 2015 at 08:41
Times were good then
WitWolfy
November 11, 2015 at 11:27
I’m gonna reminisce for a while.
Ottokie
November 11, 2015 at 08:42
Graphics don’t make the game
WitWolfy
November 11, 2015 at 11:27
True, but I played these type of games too death as a kid.
Geoffrey Tim
November 11, 2015 at 10:53
Such a good game. 😀
Jack
November 11, 2015 at 08:58
Just want to know if we are still able to buy from places like cdkey if steam is rands now
KingKappie
November 11, 2015 at 09:02
When can we start talking about how good Fallout is
Raptor Rants
November 11, 2015 at 09:02
When it’s actually good?
BakedBagel
November 11, 2015 at 09:05
rekt
Mossel
November 11, 2015 at 09:05
I see Fallout 4 has the 3rd largest player base on steam! After Dota2 and CS:GO…that’s bloody impressive. Not even BLOPS3 could muster those numbers.
Geoffrey Tim
November 11, 2015 at 10:53
NOBODY busy call of duty on Pc anymore. It’s been a shambles for years.
HairyEwok
November 11, 2015 at 09:03
R800 is still one hefty price for something you can’t even hold in your hand. Hell the physical copies are cheaper.
Darren Peach
November 11, 2015 at 09:25
While this is fine and dandy, Can anyone remember a time when you bought a game at the local cna or incredible infection and when you got home, It all just worked. You even used to get free add-ons like maps or weapon packs and even free expansions which were conveniently delivered via the monthly NAG. All for a measly R 300 bucks a month. How times have changed. Capitalism is great !
Nikola
November 11, 2015 at 09:27
Damn PC gamers when is it enough for them to get everything cheaper bloody steam:))) And all they do still is just complain all the TIME!!
Captain JJ the Goo
November 11, 2015 at 09:29
I’ll complain about your attitude! 😉
Nikola
November 11, 2015 at 09:30
Boom!! Hahaha:)
Captain JJ the Goo
November 11, 2015 at 12:40
XD
BakedBagel
November 11, 2015 at 11:06
Im going to complain about your complaining.
What now complaining fanshits? 4Head
ZA Ludomusicologist
November 11, 2015 at 09:49
Good news!
Pariah
November 11, 2015 at 10:19
The price difference on new releases between Steam and Retail has always been cheaper at retail. But Steam specials and the slightly older releases always tend to be cheaper on Steam. That’s how it’s always worked. It’s just that we’re actually paying less right now than we would’ve if we buy on Steam.
SargonTheRebornBatpanda
November 11, 2015 at 10:43
Region locking? >.<
SAY IT AINT SO, GABEN! SAY IT AINT SO!
Matthew Holliday
November 11, 2015 at 11:06
still going to be buying retail it seems.
but cool yeah.
steam specials should be glorious though.
Vardion
November 11, 2015 at 12:39
Quite a few games from my wishlist no longer have “Add to Cart” buttons on their store page, specifically the Elder Scrolls games amongst others.
VampyreSquirrel
November 11, 2015 at 13:09
PSA: I’ve found two games on my wishlist that I’m unable to buy. I’m not sure if it’s a region thing or if it’s a delay on things being updated. These games are Castle Crashers and Desktop Dungeons.
CodeDisQus
November 11, 2015 at 17:10
So, if one has to use cdkeys, will that cause any issues?