Batman: Arkham Origins pre-order price roundup

[James]

Batman: Arkham Origins pre-order price roundup

Where’s the cheapest spot to get the Dark Knight’s latest prequel adventure?

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Digital distribution, James?

Both Steam and GreenManGaming has it at US$50, but GMG has millions of 25% off codes out there, which applies to Batman. That makes it US$37.50, or ZAR375, cheaper than any of the retailers you listed, and not subject to delay.

[Ike_009]

Digital distribution, James?

Both Steam and GreenManGaming has it at US$50, but GMG has millions of 25% off codes out there, which applies to Batman. That makes it US$37.50, or ZAR375, cheaper than any of the retailers you listed, and not subject to delay.

These price round ups are from SA retailers, using GMG would be like comparing apples to oranges.

Edit: Also its not really fair to include discount codes, that's not the real selling price

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These price round ups are from SA retailers, using GMG would be like comparing apples to oranges.

Edit: Also its not really fair to include discount codes, that's not the real selling price

Why is it not fair? Or apples v. oranges?

I got the game for substantially less than any of the prices mentioned, with literally no disadvantage to it. Unless the retailers are paying to have their products advertised, I don't see why they should not be compared to digital distribution.

[Fivel]

Why is it not fair? Or apples v. oranges?

I got the game for substantially less than any of the prices mentioned, with literally no disadvantage to it. Unless the retailers are paying to have their products advertised, I don't see why they should not be compared to digital distribution.

You are assuming uncapped internet access as well?

[czc]

Digital distribution, James?

Both Steam and GreenManGaming has it at US$50, but GMG has millions of 25% off codes out there, which applies to Batman. That makes it US$37.50, or ZAR375, cheaper than any of the retailers you listed, and not subject to delay.

Awesome! I'll look into this.

You are assuming uncapped internet access as well?

Or a high cap.

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You are assuming uncapped internet access as well?

If you don't, the sums become quite tricky! But how large will the 0-day patch be?

[Isengard]

Still not sure about the new devs, so will have to wait on reviews for this one.

[Ike_009]

Also ignoring:
*Rand Dollar price differences
*Availability of a credit card (not a student friendly idea)
*Uncapped internet (as above)
*Taxes (I'm assuming you are going to submit your importation VAT as per the VAT administration act to avoid tax evasion)
*Console alternatives

I'm sure I could go on but like I said CD vs digital codes, apples and oranges, you can't directly compare them

[Fivel]

Also ignoring:
*Rand Dollar price differences
*Availability of a credit card (not a student friendly idea)
*Uncapped internet (as above)
*Taxes (I'm assuming you are going to submit your importation VAT as per the VAT administration act to avoid tax evasion)
*Console alternatives

I'm sure I could go on but like I said CD vs digital codes, apples and oranges, you can't directly compare them

Well at least you are consistently trying to keep us honest with our taxes