Spartan_X Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Sony confirms higher price point for PS3 in Ireland Ellie Gibson 14:51 17/01/2007 But EUR 599 figure still correct for rest of Europe Sony has confirmed to GamesIndustry.biz that the 60GB PlayStation 3 will retail for EUR 629.99 in Ireland - but said the price is still set at EUR 599 for the rest of Europe. "Ireland is traditionally more expensive than other territories," the spokesperson explained. "The VAT rate there is 21 per cent, whereas it can be as low as 16 per cent in other EU countries." News of a higher EU price point emerged after GI.biz reported that the higher price point had been revealed on the Irish version of the PS3 website. The SCE spokesperson confirmed that the information is correct, but added, "This doesn't change the previously announced figures of EUR 499 and EUR 599 for the rest of Europe." Further details of the European launch are expected to be announced within the next two weeks. Source: GamesIndustry.biz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gowcra Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DELTETHISACCOUNT Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Wonderful news. (Y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azusa Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 lol servs you right for useing Euros lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Ohh well... Wont be getting one, so it doesn't bother me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToneKnee Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 lol servs you right for useing Euros lol Has nothing to do with the Euro's, at least not as much, but the different VAT levels in the European Countries. Wait... If we are only getting the 60GB model, and we work out 600 euros being ?395 + VAT, that works out to be around ?465? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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