Yesterday, we found out that evil publisher Activision is planning to sell Modern Warfare 2 for the disgusting price of £54.99. One of the first questions had by stricken British gamers was one they also dreaded the answer to -- will the UK get a Prestige Edition, and if so, how much will that extravagent sh*t cost? Well, we now know the answer.
British retailer HMV will have exclusive rights to sell Modern Warfare 2: Prestige Edition in the United Kingdom, and they'll be selling it for £119.99. What's more, the special edition will only be available via the store's Web site, and won't be found in shops. Numbers are limited, so if you're interested in spending that much money for a pair of Night Vision Goggles, you better pre-order it quickly.
So, following yesterday's news ... who among you in the UK will actually buy this?
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6:52 AM on 07.17.2009
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I may even go trade in MW1, W@W and Guitar Hero WT at the weekend, just to hit Activision with some more used game sales - cocksuckers.
generic fps crap
Also when did HMV ever get game exclusives?
For example I have it pre-ordered for 43 from shopto.net.
But I want the Hardened edition which is a whopping £65!!!
120 is ridiculous, you can get Rock Band complete band for less than that.
Unless of course you're a completely normal, well-adjusted human being who has no use for night vision goggles in which case yes it's a complete rip off and fuck them for these stupid prices.
Upon hearing of the prices you intend to sell MW2 for in the UK, I hereby invite you to observe and take heed of the picture in my avatar, as I sincerely believe it defines my response to your greed-driven dimwittery.
Not yours in the slightest,
Redeye.
Incidently, how many blowjobs came with your PS3, Sexchocs?
As for the pricing, it is a sad truth that in the UK we suffer a $=£ conversion on games. The PSP Go is to retail at £229 which when coverted to dollars is $371!!! So expensive that many independents do not even plan to stock it.
And sex.
yeah don't buy MW2 because now they are charging £120 for some night vision goggles, THE GAME MUST SUCK RIGHT? seriously, you're an idiot.
personally i don't give a fuck about the MW2 pricing. it's £44 everywhere i've looked, and £120 for the game and a set of night vision goggles is actually a GOOD DEAL. to be fair i'll be getting the standard edition, but a good friend of mine is springing for the prestige, and i say good for him.