[ohchk2001]

How much do *non pirated* computer and video games cost in Hong Kong compared to the states?

In the states most new games cost around $49.99 (HK$388.44), are they pretty much at that same exact price or slightly higher?

I am just trying to get the feel of how much entertainment costs there compared to the states. I'm hoping it's pretty much the same

[BenderBends]

why would you buy "non-pirated" while in the east? seems kind of non-sensical

the pirated ones are just as good...and soooo much better in price, especially if you get it in china rather than HK...

[PDLM]

Perhaps because they do not wish to be a criminal?

[golfduke]

well, it depends on the launch date, etc. of the game as well as its platform. I know as far as X-box/PS2, I have NEVER paid more than HK$299 for an original sealed game. I have also bought a few at that price right after release as well, so I do not think it would be any higher than that.

computer games, that could be a whole different story, and one I have no idea about...

[BenderBends]

if you dont want to be a criminal....then dnt charge an arm and a leg

[JohanSWE]

ohchk2001
Well usaly its cheaper i think, and some stores sell "internet cafe bulk licenses" ie you have to enter a confirmation code on a website, to get a key. The boxes usaly look a bit homemade but they do work. And they cost like 50-60HKD.
I bought HL2 for 68HKD when it was just a few weeks old. works great.

Matt:
Well i buy PC games to play online...YEAH! you know you can do that with a genuine key! hehehhe
And yeah i know there are cracked servers for most new games....but i also know they usaly have a 300+ ping so how fun is that?

[ohchk2001]

What is the ping on the servers you guys play and what games do you play?

If there is an interest, I'd be more than happy to setup a real dedicated server so we can all game with LAN like pings.

[cerberus]

ping? HK's not a good place for online gaming coz it's very localized, everyone seems to be playing those asia-specific titles, not int'l releases, save maybe for WOW.
anyway, my pings are generally around 200-300 for US servers, local are about 70-80.

[discobay]

Except for Counter-Strike and Medal of Honor which have numerous local servers.

[ohchk2001]

Originally Posted by cerberus

ping? HK's not a good place for online gaming coz it's very localized, everyone seems to be playing those asia-specific titles, not int'l releases, save maybe for WOW.
anyway, my pings are generally around 200-300 for US servers, local are about 70-80.

What games do you play that have a 200-300 ping? Is it actually playable?

Do you think there is enough interest in geo-expat where I can setup a localized server of popular games in the states that aren't so popular in HK? (Quake 4, Unreal Tournament 2004, etc)