Furthermore, Foxtel's previously announced premium TV streaming service will launch in October. Pricing details for the service are expected closer to launch, though apparently it will be "fabulously affordable."
Kinect launching Nov. 18 in Australia, Foxtel TV service in October
by Richard Mitchell 
on Sep 1st 2010 6:30PM
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Furthermore, Foxtel's previously announced premium TV streaming service will launch in October. Pricing details for the service are expected closer to launch, though apparently it will be "fabulously affordable."
Reader Comments (23)
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 6:45PM Shadowbender said
1-1-1-8-8-1 dol-dol-dol-lars.
1....1...1....
181. 181. 181.
You're flippin' kiddinng me. For this?
Get out of here, Microsoft.
1....1...1....
181. 181. 181.
You're flippin' kiddinng me. For this?
Get out of here, Microsoft.
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 7:14PM pickupdoctor said
@Espada
You do realize they ship it from China not US. So you are telling me it is cheaper to ship it to US vs Australia?
Microsoft just wants to make $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
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You do realize they ship it from China not US. So you are telling me it is cheaper to ship it to US vs Australia?
Microsoft just wants to make $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 7:47PM Foetoid said
@Shadowbender
Our price also includes all taxes, plus obviously the higher cost of shipping a game to a country with a relatively small gaming population. The cost of shipping and distribution has to be divided among a smaller population. Its a similar concept to "buying in bulk". A 305 million + population country like America can buy a LOT more units and save money on them individually. We only have 21 million + people in Australia.
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Our price also includes all taxes, plus obviously the higher cost of shipping a game to a country with a relatively small gaming population. The cost of shipping and distribution has to be divided among a smaller population. Its a similar concept to "buying in bulk". A 305 million + population country like America can buy a LOT more units and save money on them individually. We only have 21 million + people in Australia.
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 8:31PM Nate Dogg said
@pickupdoctor Don't forget that that price is inclusive of GST (Goods & Services Tax) which is 10%. Australia also doesn't have a ludicrously low minimum wage, so it is more expensive for manufacturers and retailers to operate. It's a trade off that I personally think is worthwhile.
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Posted: Sep 1st 2010 9:28PM LockeDaemonfire said
@Shadowbender
Isn't it even more expensive in Europe?
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Isn't it even more expensive in Europe?
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 6:49PM Vidaluko said
Most countries are gonna expect to pay $30-$50 more for the device than the USA...
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 7:07PM R Planteer said
Consumer electronics are absurdly overpriced in Australia.
At least you have kangaroos!
At least you have kangaroos!
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 7:39PM PhilipJWitow said
@R Planteer.
Yeah screw the kangaroos. I'd rather have cheaper games and cheaper consoles.
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Yeah screw the kangaroos. I'd rather have cheaper games and cheaper consoles.
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 7:48PM Ballistic H said
I'll go for the hot australian chicks on beaches.
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Posted: Sep 1st 2010 7:27PM Ballistic H said
No point in getting it if it doesn't work in Australia until spring 2011:
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/01/kinect-voice-control-not-available-in-some-countries-until-sprin/#comments
http://kotaku.com/5627237/kinect-wont-understand-anyone-not-from-the-us-uk-japan-or-mexico
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/01/kinect-voice-control-not-available-in-some-countries-until-sprin/#comments
http://kotaku.com/5627237/kinect-wont-understand-anyone-not-from-the-us-uk-japan-or-mexico
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 7:34PM BlackedOut said
I know right?
Its like the whole unit doesn't work without voice control. Games can't be played at all.
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Its like the whole unit doesn't work without voice control. Games can't be played at all.
Posted: Sep 1st 2010 8:05PM Ballistic H said
Basically a $181 "Playstation Eye", which the actual PS Eye cost $40.
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Posted: Sep 1st 2010 9:15PM swooded said
Huh... that FOXTEL TV actually looks pretty damn cool. Wouldn't mind seeing something like that in the States. 30 Live channels & a suite of videos on demand? Yes please.
I guess we do have Netflix so no complaints, but still. Nice.
Wait... I mean WTF KINECT AR TEH SUX!!! MS IS GREEED!!! FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
I guess we do have Netflix so no complaints, but still. Nice.
Wait... I mean WTF KINECT AR TEH SUX!!! MS IS GREEED!!! FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU
Posted: Sep 2nd 2010 12:25AM Justhellboy said
I don't quite understand this. How can Kinect be programmed to recognize accents from New York to Alabama, Sussex to Scotland, and somehow not understand Canadians in between?
Posted: Sep 4th 2010 7:15AM slackboy said
Being able to get Fox Sports might be worth it. NRL, EPL.
