Irrelevant figures. Have no relation to number of sales. The Wii appeals mostly to the casual gamers, those that do not join a gaming website such as this.
Never had to pay more than $60 incl shipping for a brand new, new release, game when ordering from overseas. Can't be isolation/small population/fragile market when it's been so consistent. I always thought it was Aussie taxes... How much does our government tax new video games?
I personally ordered GTAIV from overseas, saving myself about 40%. I only did this because it was censored and I could get the uncut version. Had they released an uncut R18+ version, I would have happily paid full price as I feel R* deserve my money. I have also been made aware of several teens who ordered it in a similar manner. They got mommies credit card and placed the order. Now, had the game been release here as R18+, the parents would likely have been more involved in the purchasing process, and they could decide whether it is too bad for their children. So I agree, stupid laws.
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