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WalMart Canada to cut video game prices
WalMart Canada to cut video game prices
Globe and Mail - October 19, 2007
Submitted by Laoldar (182) at 12:37PM PST on October 20, 2007
I think this could lead to a nice spike in Canadian video game sales. Due to our rising dollar, consumers are increasingly demanding parity with US prices.
Video game prices tend to be about 10% (or up to $10) higher than US game prices, and older releases cost even more. For example, an older DS title can still cost up to $45 new, while brand new titles are as low as $30...a relfectiion that newer titles were shipped at a different exchange rate.
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23Laoldar posted on Industry News at 12:37PM PST on October 20, 2007. Article: WalMart Canada to cut video game pricesI think this could lead to a nice spike in Canadian video game sales. Due to our rising dollar, consumers are increasingly demanding parity with US prices. Video game prices tend to be about 10% (or up to $10) higher than US game prices, and older releases cost even more. For example, an older DS title can still cost up to $45 new, while brand new titles are as low as $30...a relfectiion that newer titles were shipped at a different exchange rate.[ Oracle ] [ Level 21 ] [ Rank: 182 ]
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If other retailers follow (and they will, most major ones have price-matching policies) then we could see a 10-25% price cut across the board for video games here. This won't affect futures, but it could impact VGChartz numbers. Something to consider when viewing them.