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Piracy Too Expensive
GamerD | 2:53 PM on 12.19.2008 7 comments


This shows how you get ripped off on internet costs in South Africa.

When its more expensive and slower to download a pirated game then it is to go and by the legitimate copy of the game from the shop.

5 Gb Bandwidth + 512Kbps ADSL line = +-$92 a month

Completely insane and the reason there is no Xbox Live in South Africa because not even Microsoft can afford it.

There is a bright side xbox 360 is prob the cheapest in the world:

Xbox Arcade = $185.75

Xbox Pro = $278.67



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Wedge's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/19/2008 16:18
Wedge
I believe that's probably why disc based piracy is still so popular in many countries, I know that's how most people do it in piracy heavy asian markets.
Shoop's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/19/2008 19:17
Shoop
Man, I didn't know any place had worse internet than the US. That sucks D:
AgentMOO's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/19/2008 19:48
AgentMOO
@shoop
Are you serious? Here in the US, internet connections are abundant and moderately priced.
TrailerParkJesus's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/20/2008 01:05
TrailerParkJesus
But hey, at least you've got futbol
JRisJunior's Avatar - Comment posted on 12/20/2008 18:13
JRisJunior
that's bloody insane. sooooooo sorry.
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