OXCGN's David Hilton takes a look at pricing for the Resident Evil HD on Xbox Live and PSN in both the US and Australia and wonders if the extra 50% cost is justified. He also sees costly implications for consumers if a digital only future for gaming is in the works....

So I have been looking forward to the HD remake, released as a downloadable game (DLC) on Xbox Live and PSN. It includes all the features of the past versions with spruced up polished graphics.
Except the pricing here in Australia means that Americans get it at 2/3 the price Aussies pay, or Aussies pay 50% more, which strikes me as odd for something that requires NO shipping, NO hard copy disc or packaging, and NO additional marketing.
On Xbox Live it costs $19.95 in the U.S. and $29.95 here, meaning Americans save 1/3 ($10 less than $30) or Aussies pay a whole 50% more. Australians will understandably feel outraged.

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