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<\/a>GTA 5 has obviously been a massive title for the local retailers.<\/p><\/div>\n
As for the Rand\u2019s behaviour over the last few months, MyGaming asked how its fluctuation has influenced the pricing and sales of games.<\/p>\n
Makro’s gaming buyer, Clyde Kurten said that the Rand’s behaviour is making it tough for gamers in SA.<\/p>\n
“The gaming market is tough at the moment, the current rate of exchange is driving prices up, and consumers’ disposable income is becoming less as the cost of living keeps rising,” said Kurten.<\/p>\n
“Having said that, the demand for gaming is still there and I think that people are just spending their money more carefully by waiting for that perfect console deal, or only picking up that one ‘must have’ new release every few months as opposed to buying every game on their wish list,” said Kurten.<\/p>\n
“We are trying to maintain lowest possible pricing for as long as possible, but there is only so much retailers can do with the support of local suppliers, we all need the rand to start improving,” said Kurten.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Splinter Cell Blacklist was a flagship title for Ubisoft in September<\/p><\/div>\n
\u201cThe price of games has taken a knock, due to the current devaluing of the Rand, but sales are actually better this year than last year,\u201d said Kalahari’s Pickover..<\/p>\n
\u201cIt shows that good content is key, and as long as the price is not unreasonable, gamers are happy to pay for quality product. That said, we will always ensure that we offer the best prices to our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n
The retailers also highlighted the goal of keeping prices as low as possible, as well as the options consumers have.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe suppliers have approached all retailers with price increases due to the rate of exchange shifting the levels it has. We have held certain price points in order to continue to offer customers value and at the same time customers have responded very well to the credit available on the Edgars\/JET and CNA store card,\u201d said CNA’s Nerisha Lakha.<\/p>\n
BT Games, Incredible Connection, and Takealot declined to comment.<\/p>\n
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