To say that the Rand is underperforming against the almighty US Dollar lately, is the kind of understatement that is usually reserved for propaganda ministers who want to assure people that “everything is fine”. Our humble currency is currently being knocked around as if it were Glass Joe to the US Dollar’s Mike Tyson, and the rest of the year doesn’t look good.
Which means that certain luxuries are about to get more expensive. Raru has just released their pre-order information for the upcoming Quantum Break on Xbox One, with a pre-release price of R1123 listed (ZAR). If you’re thinking of picking it up later in the year, expect to pay an entire R1299 for the game, fresh off the shelf.
There’s no two ways about this: It sucks. Unfortunately, it’s the reality of life and our economy right now, as the last thing that distributors want to do is hike up game prices. They’re well aware of the impact that has, but they can only do so much. Expect to see more games with similar prices, throughout the rest of the year.
Happy Friday!
Last Updated: January 22, 2016
Decembermaloy
January 22, 2016 at 12:58
….fuck….
Gavin Mannion
January 22, 2016 at 13:01
Couldn’t put it better myself
Mossel
January 22, 2016 at 13:22
That about sums it up.
HairyEwok
January 22, 2016 at 13:00
Yup seems about right. I mean a $60 steam game would have cost us about R1000 now. And most of us know console game’s always seem to be more expensive than PC games. Seriously though gaming is just getting too expensive. R1000+ for a single game.
Mistake Not...
January 22, 2016 at 13:02
I think I’ll move along to Nintendo 64 or PS1. Should be able to afford that. Thanks South Africa.
http://i.giphy.com/10Ce0RO17e2af6.gif
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 22, 2016 at 13:04
…
VampyreSquirrel
January 22, 2016 at 13:04
Damn…
Hammersteyn
January 22, 2016 at 13:06
http://i.memeful.com/media/post/WdNGyaw_700wa_0.gif
RinceThis
January 22, 2016 at 13:07
HAHAHAHAHA NO
Hammersteyn
January 22, 2016 at 13:08
http://i.memeful.com/media/post/oMJ28xM_700wa_0.gif
RinceThis
January 22, 2016 at 13:09
lol
Francois Knoetze
January 22, 2016 at 13:39
o.o…my eyes!! MY EYS BURN!!
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
January 22, 2016 at 14:02
TOOO MANY NUMBARS!!!
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 22, 2016 at 14:23
Yoh. That’s only a couple of R100 less than what I played for the W3 CE. And I got a giant honking statue with that. This gives you a shitty watch.
RinceThis
January 22, 2016 at 13:09
https://media.giphy.com/media/zXR9O98NBsDU4/giphy.gif
Corrie
January 22, 2016 at 13:10
Is it all about dem P’s then?
Loftus
January 22, 2016 at 13:09
Guys i do realize the rand / dollar is a thing. But it’s also distributors and retailers giving us the shaft.
Hammersteyn
January 22, 2016 at 13:10
They shouldn’t be like Bill?
http://i.memeful.com/media/post/mRPzWwL_700wa_0.gif
RinceThis
January 22, 2016 at 13:11
DICK*
Loftus
January 22, 2016 at 13:13
A $60 dollar actually price at launch in our shores is $42.
HvR
January 22, 2016 at 13:18
OOOO somebody pulled a Cosby
Loftus
January 22, 2016 at 13:19
pudding…..pudding it in slowly.
Gavin Mannion
January 22, 2016 at 13:29
The local distributors and retailers are the ones who are going to hurt the most. You really think they want to lose tons of sales by putting prices over the psychological R1000 mark?
Trust me I’ve had conversations with them and I know their margins. This is not something they want
VampyreSquirrel
January 22, 2016 at 13:35
They REALLY don’t make a lot per game, or even console.
Loftus
January 25, 2016 at 08:30
I know their margins percentage wise is in the single digit range. But i also know that it doesn’t cost $60 to land a game on our shores.
What i am trying to say is that we shouldn’t just look at our economy as the culprit for the high game prices.
i do feel for the retailers, being between a rock and a hard place on this situation.
HvR
January 22, 2016 at 13:34
Actually given the exchange rate now versus year or 2 ago games should have gone passed the R1500 mark.
The Grand Admiral Chief Prime
January 22, 2016 at 13:11
Wat van ‘n enorme NEEFLIPPENDANKIE
Hammersteyn
January 22, 2016 at 13:11
Tell me again about Steam Sales
The Grand Admiral Chief Prime
January 22, 2016 at 13:15
Dude, even Steam sales are getting expensive
Hammersteyn
January 22, 2016 at 13:16
True, but still cheaper than console games five years back, maybe even ten
The Grand Admiral Chief Prime
January 22, 2016 at 13:20
Aye. Come back to this side brother, we miss you
HvR
January 22, 2016 at 13:19
Bought the Humble Bundle for $10, it scarily close to R200 final charge on the card.
Loftus
January 22, 2016 at 13:13
wie se neef se lippe ? 😛
Hammersteyn
January 22, 2016 at 13:14
en waarom dankie se?
Loftus
January 22, 2016 at 13:15
It might be one of them hill billy things to say like : “youf got a pretty mouth”
Mistake Not...
January 22, 2016 at 13:17
And why is digital almost the same price as physical? All they have to do is press ‘upload’ and they’re done.
Gavin Mannion
January 22, 2016 at 13:28
They need to protect local industries etc
Mistake Not...
January 22, 2016 at 13:31
Not as if I could buy digital, what with the exorbitant prices of internet.
Francois Knoetze
January 22, 2016 at 13:21
I will be waiting for that E3 discount special sale. Not spending that kind of cash on a regular edition
Hammersteyn
January 22, 2016 at 13:21
http://www.timeslive.co.za/Feeds/2012/02/23/880287_745881.jpg/ALTERNATES/crop_630x400/880287_745881.jpg
Mossel
January 22, 2016 at 13:22
hahaha! Goeie tye.
Francois Knoetze
January 22, 2016 at 13:22
exactly where the laser dot sight needs to be placed…
RinceThis
January 22, 2016 at 13:22
“Right here” lol
The Grand Admiral Chief Prime
January 22, 2016 at 13:23
I cannot upvote this enough
Gavin Mannion
January 22, 2016 at 13:28
We definitely don’t endorse acts of violence in anyway on anyone. I just want him to get pulled by the ANC and to disappear
Francois Knoetze
January 22, 2016 at 13:31
It was a joke dude. I am not a killer and I do not promote murder. This fool needs to go though.
Gavin Mannion
January 22, 2016 at 15:03
I know it was probably a joke… but I’ve had comments brought up in court before so if I see something dodgy I have to act 🙂
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
January 22, 2016 at 15:09
We don’t want that again, even though we’ll all support you, prevention is better than cure
Francois Knoetze
January 22, 2016 at 16:54
Agreed and I realised immediately after my comments what your purpose behind it was! Sorry about that dude. wasn’t thinking.
The Grand Admiral Chief Prime
January 22, 2016 at 13:33
We need to shine the laser dot in his eyes so that he gets annoyed and leaves
Francois Knoetze
January 22, 2016 at 13:34
HAHAHAH!! exactly what I meant!!! like a cat he will be distracted by something shiny
Mabenito
January 22, 2016 at 14:36
Be careful of the undertone metaphor police buddy. But I get you though…! We need to outvote them all.
Francois Knoetze
January 22, 2016 at 14:51
yeah i get it 🙂 just thought it was kind of appropriate at the time 🙁
Francois Knoetze
January 22, 2016 at 14:52
aww rats ass…now I feel like an idiot after Gavin and your comment…
Mabenito
January 22, 2016 at 14:53
Spin doctor for hire if necessary. They have one too. Got your back.
RinceThis
January 22, 2016 at 13:22
Why have you posted a pic of a Ninja Turtle?
Hammersteyn
January 22, 2016 at 13:23
LOL
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 22, 2016 at 13:25
Because the Rand’s been Shredder’d.
RinceThis
January 22, 2016 at 13:25
BOOOOOOOOOOOM! Also, Get in the corner!
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 22, 2016 at 13:33
Aw 🙁
RinceThis
January 22, 2016 at 13:35
Okay, seeing as it’s Friday, you can run around with your pants on your head just this once!
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 22, 2016 at 13:36
YES! JUDGE HEADPANTS RIDES AGAIN!
I FIND YOU NOT GUILTY. BE FREE. WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
RinceThis
January 22, 2016 at 13:36
*what have I done…
The Grand Admiral Chief Prime
January 22, 2016 at 13:40
YOU IDIOT!
IT WILL TAKE ME WEEEEEEKS TO CALM HIM DOWN!
RinceThis
January 22, 2016 at 13:41
I’m sorry! There was some soul music playing, and it did something to me!
The Grand Admiral Chief Prime
January 22, 2016 at 13:44
Ugh, where did I put my hazmat suit….
RinceThis
January 22, 2016 at 13:47
Use the trap! http://i.imgur.com/ybCQpp6.gif
Alien Emperor Trevor
January 22, 2016 at 13:44
Stopped you feeling hungry?
The Grand Admiral Chief Prime
January 22, 2016 at 13:45
Hahaha
RinceThis
January 22, 2016 at 13:45
Yeah! Now the soul has ‘gone’…
Mistake Not...
January 22, 2016 at 13:23
Pretty soon an XBOX game is gonna cost as much as nkandla
Hammersteyn
January 22, 2016 at 13:23
PS4 as well :/
Mistake Not...
January 22, 2016 at 13:26
No console escapes the wrath/corruption of Zoom-zoom-zuma
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
January 22, 2016 at 15:02
Our unemployment number is sitting close to 25.4% as opposed to Greece, who went through a massive recession, at 24.7% (let’s have that sink in for a while), what makes it worse is that those numbers, for the former, is growing by the day due to our R/$ exchange, not to mention what food prices are going to do thanks to the drought… The implication, well, is that the middle class is getting poorer, increasing the gap between middle class and rich,which in turn has shown through many African countries what lies ahead.
*Disclaimer, this is not a propagandist post, sorry if I make anyone feel bad, but that’s our reality…hopefully not for too long still…
Hammersteyn
January 22, 2016 at 15:11
It’s only a matter of time before we end up like Zimbabwe realy.
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
January 22, 2016 at 15:15
I really hope it doesn’t turn out that way, but if we see a R20/$1 rate, it’ll start plummeting exponentially, which is exactly where they were 15 odd years ago…
Hammersteyn
January 22, 2016 at 15:19
Then those who can will emigrate.
Mossel
January 22, 2016 at 15:19
Yeap, I love my country and I will always return. But I think it’s time I earn money in Euros or Pounds.
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
January 22, 2016 at 15:39
That is the sad truth…Just make sure that if you head to the Uuuk, you earn more than 28000GBP p.a. by year 5 as they have now tightened up their clause about immigrations and deportations…
Greylingad[CNFRMD]
January 22, 2016 at 15:37
Yep, a lot of people are already abandoning ship, which means we lose a large skill base, with the exact same impact as mentioned before, in fact I have family in Aus and NZ, all of them want me to leave A.S.A.P., which is sad, because I love SA…
Pieter Kruger
January 22, 2016 at 16:12
One can only hope as they have faster internet last I heard…..????????????
Hammersteyn
January 22, 2016 at 16:13
Rofl!
Mossel
January 22, 2016 at 13:28
I’ve got 21 games on my backlog! Joke’s on you exchange rate!
Francois Knoetze
January 22, 2016 at 13:32
same here 🙂 my year is nice and busy
GooseZA
January 22, 2016 at 13:38
Ah well. Guess I’ll just pay my gold sub and wait for good games with gold months. No way in hell I’m paying that amount for a game.
Except maybe Dark Souls 3. But that will probably be my only purchase this year.
And Gears 4.
Damnit.
RinceThis
January 22, 2016 at 13:38
Yup
Ghost In The Rift
January 22, 2016 at 13:42
Namibia gamer here…Which means we get our games from SA, let me put it this way…1299 fuck, import tax and markup yada yada…1500..0_o….#$%^&*()&^%$#@!!!!!!!!!!!
RinceThis
January 22, 2016 at 13:43
Damn brother. Feel your pain.
The Grand Admiral Chief Prime
January 22, 2016 at 13:45
Buy digital?
Ghost In The Rift
January 22, 2016 at 13:45
Capped link…:-( *WHY HAVE YOU FORSAKEN ME*
Mistake Not...
January 22, 2016 at 13:50
I feel the pain
Geoffrey Tim
January 22, 2016 at 14:08
🙁
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
January 22, 2016 at 13:56
I guess we’re now paying for that extra sauce….
Mabenito
January 22, 2016 at 14:29
R1000.00+ games mean: Death to SA’s everything gaming market related, even PC gaming is gonna be affected. I feel my gaming days are becoming to an end.
Pieter Kruger
January 22, 2016 at 14:38
Even if that price includes a mini series and perhaps an Allan Wake remaster it’s still kak expensive! Luckily it’s not all games in general but only Quantum Break if I understand correctly…… ????
Alessandro Barbosa
January 22, 2016 at 14:56
No, this is going to be all games. It’s the start 🙁
Jan Prins
January 22, 2016 at 15:26
At that price I guess I might be heading back to books and movies for my entertainment. I love games, but whoah. That is is hectic.
chimera_85
January 22, 2016 at 15:41
Arrrrrrr matey
thenewguyhere123
January 22, 2016 at 17:37
wtf is a rand
Geoffrey Tim
January 24, 2016 at 08:23
Its a thing you need abut 17 of to buy a US dollar these days.
wargamer1969
January 23, 2016 at 07:27
Only for the crapbox really. Suck. No PC love at 4k.
Fallout Girl XP
January 24, 2016 at 06:34
R=Rupees or something lol I thought this article was talking about it costing more in USD like $80.
Fallout Girl XP
January 24, 2016 at 06:38
Or Rand?
Geoffrey Tim
January 24, 2016 at 08:23
Yeah, It’s South African Rand. We’ve added clarification, thanks. 🙂
Fallout Girl XP
January 24, 2016 at 15:59
No I knew it was India’s currency that was in Rupees but I didn’t know their insignia ($¥€£) it’s not every day you see Africa’s or India’s currency my mistake.Rupees remind me of Zelda so I kinda just jumped the gun XD.
Geoffrey Tim
January 24, 2016 at 17:09
Hah! For reference,Indian rupees = ?;
UrbanCr33per
January 25, 2016 at 09:59
I find it hard to believe … either Raru is planning to rip everyone off, or they are trolling everyone. Raru’s pre-order price for Far Cry Primal is R893, which costs $59.96 for pre-order on Amazon.com … Quantum Break costs the identical price on Amazom.com to pre-order, namely $59.96 … which means that Quantum Break should cost R893 too. This leads me back to my original statement … either Raru is planning to rip anyone off who pre-orders the game, or they are trolling you.