Canadians are getting screwed

We don't.

At least, for the past six months I've seen retailers drop prices of new games to match the US prices. GTA4 was $60 on release, just like the US. Same with Ninja Gaiden 2 and MGS4 and everything else released recently. Persona 3 FES was the same $30 as the states, same with the MGS collection.

Where we do get screwed, of course, is with Microsoft points. They're still $15.50CDN plus tax online for 1000 points, and I think the US equivalent is $12 or so. It's moderately cheaper to buy point cards, but that's still more than the US rate.

They also charge more points per movie rental than they do in the US, so a 580 point HD movie rental comes out to almost $10CDN, which is f'ing insane. What a bunch of **bleep** gobblers.

In Quebec we pay like 60,00$ for a game wich is kind of good I think. But yet the most overpriced products are still the cars and the gas price wich is now 1,50$ per litre.

But our healthcare system is awful. The last time I had to go to the hospital because I got injured at work I had to wait for 12 hours for a bandage and a faked smile from the nurse "Now you can go home!".... Damn! Yes it is free and now I got a good job with good insurances but something must be done to improve our healthcare system.

Sorry for my english I'm a french-canadian and it is the first time I attempt to write only in english on a forum.

[QUOTE="paullywog"]i think i would almost rather live in canada and pay 10 dollars more for games. if mccain is elected, that is.SexyPorkins

It's better than putting the Anti-Christ in office (Obama).

Why do we pay 10$ more for games when the currency is just about at par with the USA? 70$(the ammount games cost up north) is 69.4 american dollars... WTF this is stupid I don't wanna pay for games just because I live in Canada and they think they can make us think the currency is what it was in 2000.Lawnboi

Games are 59.99 in Toronto, where are you at?

http://www.ebgames.ca/

See, same prices as the USA :?

Blame Canada!

SexyPorkins

lol! I love that song! oh and why dont you go on strike canadian? Do you 'want mo money'? I can give you a check for 5,000,000 theoretical dollars if you want....... "Canada on strike" is another hillarious Southpark episode making fun of Canadians.........

but yeah, honestly, everything in canada costs more because they are getting things shipped FROM the US. and before that things are shipped FROM europe, japan, etc. I lived in alaska growing up and we had to pay more for everything, just like canada. you just get used to it. the British pay even more than canada for most everything....but they live on an island, so it's no surprise to anyone. LOL

That's exactly what I thought.

How could someone even believe about something called the Antichrist nowadays?

I like how this turned from a videogame forum to one complaining about nations healthcare systems.

However on another point, France has the best healthcare as it is also free, and in most circumstances doctors get sent directly to your home.

vids

Lol, truth. What's going on guys? Keep it on topic. At least you're not a Jewish person in WWII.

[QUOTE="SexyPorkins"]

[QUOTE="paullywog"]i think i would almost rather live in canada and pay 10 dollars more for games. if mccain is elected, that is.bigtimegamer413

It's better than putting the Anti-Christ in office (Obama).

And proud of it. (My sig my have given you a hint)

Why do we pay 10$ more for games when the currency is just about at par with the USA? 70$(the ammount games cost up north) is 69.4 american dollars... WTF this is stupid I don't wanna pay for games just because I live in Canada and they think they can make us think the currency is what it was in 2000.Lawnboi

That's exactly what I thought.

How could someone even believe about something called the Antichrist nowadays?

Vinland_Fighter

Attacking someone's religion? That's classy.

Attacking religion? This point was just bugging me a little that's all.

Well I just said that there is nothing like the Antichrist and that it is foolish to pretend otherwise. Especially to call someone the Antichrist because you don't like him and / or would'nt vote for him. You can believe in what you want and that does'nt bother me at all, but don't come up with such opinion about someone.

I just bought Ninja Gaiden II for 60 bucks! Hurray!

And yet people in Toronto could end up waiting a few months to go see a doctor , for something that they should be seen right away for . I will certainly take the u.s. system over their extremely flawed health care .

Oh and i would certainly rather have a top notch doctor here look at me , over the marginal doctors they have there .

mackreki

[QUOTE="mackreki"]

And yet people in Toronto could end up waiting a few months to go see a doctor , for something that they should be seen right away for . I will certainly take the u.s. system over their extremely flawed health care .

Oh and i would certainly rather have a top notch doctor here look at me , over the marginal doctors they have there .

kreider204

Well I guess if you are going to have supremacy over something, I guess the military is the best option!

I think they've adjusted the prices now, but books are still overpriced.

BTW, Canadian healthcare isn't free, we pay for it in our taxes.

[QUOTE="kreider204"][QUOTE="mackreki"]

And yet people in Toronto could end up waiting a few months to go see a doctor , for something that they should be seen right away for . I will certainly take the u.s. system over their extremely flawed health care .

Oh and i would certainly rather have a top notch doctor here look at me , over the marginal doctors they have there .

linktheworld

Well I guess if you are going to have supremacy over something, I guess the military is the best option!

I think they've adjusted the prices now, but books are still overpriced.

BTW, Canadian healthcare isn't free, we pay for it in our taxes.

brujagio

You guys the other side of the pond are a whiny bunch of gits arn't you? Always complaining about the prices of games when they are really dirt cheap compared to England. I'd gladly pay $60 for a brand new game. Heck, you lot even complain that games arn't as low as $40 sometimes, what the hell, thats like 20 quid. If i got my new games for that price my collection would be huge.

One thing though, i know jack about the economy in America and Canada so please flame me if need be.

You guys the other side of the pond are a whiny bunch of gits arn't you? Always complaining about the prices of games when they are really dirt cheap compared to England. I'd gladly pay $60 for a brand new game. Heck, you lot even complain that games arn't as low as $40 sometimes, what the hell, thats like 20 quid. If i got my new games for that price my collection would be huge.

One thing though, i know jack about the economy in America and Canada so please flame me if need be.

Hayasmez

And yet people in Toronto could end up waiting a few months to go see a doctor , for something that they should be seen right away for . I will certainly take the u.s. system over their extremely flawed health care .

Oh and i would certainly rather have a top notch doctor here look at me , over the marginal doctors they have there .

mackreki

have you ever seen a doctor down here?....i doubt it....well, you can have your crappy healthcare....i'll take my great healthcare

Canada shut up! U bring ur garbage **** in to our state...im from michican. U cant tell me u dont have enouph room for ur own **** You pay us to do that so u guys r loosing money. Thats why you pay 70$.

I ya and free health care!!!

KOTOR1230

That made no sense whatsoever. And to the TC, games are 60 bucks in Canada just like USA. Our health care system may be free, but there is huge family doctor shortage. Just putting that out there.

For starters their healthcare is not free. Secondly, they should not be charged 10$ more for games. I suggest Ebay among other methods.ModernTimes

actually, our healthcare in canada is free.

[QUOTE="ModernTimes"]For starters their healthcare is not free. Secondly, they should not be charged 10$ more for games. I suggest Ebay among other methods.harashawn

actually, our healthcare in canada is free.

Do you pay taxes? We DO pay for the healthcare. We just don't pay for it like the USA does.

Blame Canada!

SexyPorkins

Its cause of their beady eyes and flapping heads!

JK

dude, games are only 59.99 here,,in ontario and such, they used to be 69.99 but they went down to 59.99..i dont know where your buying your games for 70$ still but, their screwing you over dude. DarkMagic27

you guys get free healthcarenaruto7777

read the thread, they have to pay taxes and their wait times to see a doctor is months longer than here.

So yes, it's free in the sense that they already paid for it

[QUOTE="naruto7777"]you guys get free healthcarescottie300z

read the thread, they have to pay taxes and their wait times to see a doctor is months longer than here.

So yes, it's free in the sense that they already paid for it

[QUOTE="scottie300z"]

[QUOTE="naruto7777"]you guys get free healthcarekreider204

read the thread, they have to pay taxes and their wait times to see a doctor is months longer than here.

So yes, it's free in the sense that they already paid for it

Really? In every part? Because I read alot of stuff about I think it was Vancouver but I guess it could have been wrong too.

And yet people in Toronto could end up waiting a few months to go see a doctor , for something that they should be seen right away for . I will certainly take the u.s. system over their extremely flawed health care .

Oh and i would certainly rather have a top notch doctor here look at me , over the marginal doctors they have there .

mackreki

[QUOTE="SexyPorkins"][QUOTE="bigtimegamer413"]

[QUOTE="Lawnboi"]Why do we pay 10$ more for games when the currency is just about at par with the USA? 70$(the ammount games cost up north) is 69.4 american dollars... WTF this is stupid I don't wanna pay for games just because I live in Canada and they think they can make us think the currency is what it was in 2000.bigtimegamer413

And BTW, our healthcare isn't flawed. Its all these immigrants that are coming to our country and filling up our waiting rooms. That's why it takes so damn long for a doctor in Toronto. The more you get out of the bigger cities and come to a smaller city or town, its easy to get a doctor whenever.

Wait, wait, wait....Canada has immigrants? Seriously?

Sorry...it was just to good to pass up. :)

Nearly every single person in Canada and the United States is an immigrant if you think about it. So where are you going to run off and ship off all those people to?

This is a video game forum, not a bigotry forum.

[QUOTE="ModernTimes"]For starters their healthcare is not free. Secondly, they should not be charged 10$ more for games. I suggest Ebay among other methods.harashawn

actually, our healthcare in canada is free.

My family medical per month is $110 and extended dental is $60 per month. How do you consider that to be free?

In fact, to all the people here whining and complaining claiming that Canadian Health Care is free, how much do you guys pay per month in the states that you consider $170 per month is equivalent to free.

How much is your medical bill per month?

[QUOTE="bigtimegamer413"][QUOTE="SexyPorkins"][QUOTE="bigtimegamer413"]

[QUOTE="Lawnboi"]Why do we pay 10$ more for games when the currency is just about at par with the USA? 70$(the ammount games cost up north) is 69.4 american dollars... WTF this is stupid I don't wanna pay for games just because I live in Canada and they think they can make us think the currency is what it was in 2000.chefstubbies

And BTW, our healthcare isn't flawed. Its all these immigrants that are coming to our country and filling up our waiting rooms. That's why it takes so damn long for a doctor in Toronto. The more you get out of the bigger cities and come to a smaller city or town, its easy to get a doctor whenever.

Wait, wait, wait....Canada has immigrants? Seriously?

Sorry...it was just to good to pass up. :)

Nearly every single person in Canada and the United States is an immigrant if you think about it. So where are you going to run off and ship off all those people to?

This is a video game forum, not a bigotry forum.

No, nearly everbody's ancestors were immigrants. Most people here were born here and so never immigrated. And even the native americans immigrated.

but still, your right this isn't a place for bigotry.

Attacking religion? This point was just bugging me a little that's all.

Well I just said that there is nothing like the Antichrist and that it is foolish to pretend otherwise. Especially to call someone the Antichrist because you don't like him and / or would'nt vote for him. You can believe in what you want and that does'nt bother me at all, but don't come up with such opinion about someone.

I just bought Ninja Gaiden II for 60 bucks! Hurray!

Vinland_Fighter

First of all it was a joke, and I figured that most people would be able to detect that. And I think it's foolish for you to believe that there will not be an AntiChrist.

i do not understand what the tc is trying to say and complain about. GAMES are 60 dollars not 70 dollars anymore because our dollar is at par or worth MORE than the US dollar. dont believe me that games are 60 dollars? check this

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/dept.asp?logon=&langid=EN&catid=23393&CMP=ILC-Top_Links

look at the prices!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!