Gaming software too costly for Australian

Whilst access to higher speed broadband has made online gaming more viable for many people, the cost of gaming software and hardware in Australia is driving people to overseas providers.

With more and more people having access to high speed broadband these days many people are now enjoying the thrills and excitement of online gaming. Many people in Australia enjoy using their computers for gaming but they are restricted due to cost according to a recent report.

It is claimed that the cost of gaming software and hardware is too high for many Australian enthusiasts, which is forcing them to look elsewhere and get imported games from overseas. When compared to other areas such as Europe, Asia, and the United States Australian are expected to pay a lot for their gaming hardware and software, which many cannot afford.

The report claims that the Australian Consumers’ Association has made a submission to the Australian Government’s Productivity Commission, which is responsible for improvements to policies amongst other things. This submission calls on importers, distributors, and retailers to pass some of the savings created by the strong Australian dollar to consumers.

The director of campaigns and communications, Christopher Zinn, said: “The pressure from overseas online competition is a much needed wake-up for Australian retailers to be more competitive. We need to move beyond a complacent culture of high prices, high margins and poor service.”

Are you looking at overseas manufacturers and retailers to get your gaming software and hardware due to price?

Source – Gamespot