Microsoft New Zealand ripping us off

BadieBoom · Dec 16, 2018

Why are you always ripping us off here in New Zealand. The deal price on Monster Hunter is 25 USD which equates to 37 NZD and so you are pocketing a further 8 dollars. This happens on a lot of deals. Shame on you!!

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XBF Javier R

Hello Boom,

We understand that you're inquiring about deals in New Zealand not matching or being higher than the price provided in the United States.

This happens to be due to the conversion of one U.S. dollar to currency in New Zealand. In this case, one U.S. dollar can equate to a rounded amount of $1.46 NZD, in which $25 USD will equate to a rounded amount of $37 NZD.

We hope this information is helpful, and we wish you the best!

NeoDan123

Also need to take in account the exchange rate. Has a big part in the final price you will pay in your region.

In my region i will pay about R1000 for a single game. Which at the current exchange rate is about $70.

Thats taxes included.

BadieBoom

Thank for pointing that out on my behalf. I appreciate that.

Ackis

Hello Boom,

We understand that you're inquiring about deals in New Zealand not matching or being higher than the price provided in the United States.

This happens to be due to the conversion of one U.S. dollar to currency in New Zealand. In this case, one U.S. dollar can equate to a rounded amount of $1.46 NZD, in which $25 USD will equate to a rounded amount of $37 NZD.

We hope this information is helpful, and we wish you the best!

That's the exact same information the OP posted. The problem they seem to be having is that the game costs $37 + $8 = $45 NZD

Smwutches

Keep in mind that the price in the US doesn't include taxes, so 25 would not be the final price.

Pricing is largely set by the publishers as well and can vary by region based on various factors.

Microsoft New Zealand ripping us off