Amazon has listed pre-order prices for the Playstation 4’s Dualshock 4 controller, matching closely with the RRP set by Sony.
The Amazon UK store has the Dualshock 4 priced at £54.99 (R830*), while the US store has it priced at $59.99 (R588.60*).
The RRPs set by Sony were the following: US $59, US Canada $59, £54, €59 – making Amazon’s pricing along the lines of Sony’s initial price-points.
These controller prices aren’t the only ones that have emerged, as Microsoft has put out the pre-order price for Xbox One’s controllers and peripherals.
The Microsoft store has the Xbox One controller for $59.99 (R588.60*), while the “Play and Charge” bundle, which features a rechargeable battery and cable, is priced at $74.99 (R735.95*).
The Xbox One will be priced at $499, while its competitor, the PS4, will be priced at $399.
*1 USD = 9.81190 ZAR (29 July 2013); 1 GBP = 15.1110 ZAR
Source: Amazon
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I just don’t get how the prices can differ so much from US to EU? o.O
It seems we always get the short end of the stick. 🙁 sadz