Australians will fork up to 100 percent more for Rock Band 4

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Australian distributor of Mad Catz equipment, Home Entertainment Services, confirmed the pricing with Kotaku Australia today. Retail pricing differences between U.S. and Australia follows:



Local U.S. pricing Rock Band 4 game — $59.99 Rock Band 4 Guitar Bundle — $129.99 Rock Band 4 Band-A-Box Bundle (includes guitar, drums and microphone) — $249.99 Local Australian pricing Rock Band 4 — $99.95 Rock Band 4 Guitar Bundle — $249.95 Rock Band 4 Band-A-Box Bundle — $499.95

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That’s 100 percent more for the Rock Band 4 Band-A-Box Bundle in Australia. Consumers in the region will have to fork out $150 extra to upgrade from the game to the guitar bundle, as opposed to $30 for those in the U.S.

According to Kotaku Australia, the distributor says local pricing is inflated because the purchased stock is directly from Europe rather than the U.S.

While Rock Band 3 was released in Australia and New Zealand 2010, fans of the franchise were forced to import Rock Band 2 as it never saw the light of day in either territory.We have everything you need to know about the upcoming four-player band-simulation experience, including an in-depth preview, confirmed songs, upgraded instruments, and much more.

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