So it would seem the NCE store is selling Guild Wars iPod Nanos (and Nano skins). I saw the price of 350 BPS and was a bit surprised. If memory serves, that's roughly $700 US ($745 Canadian). I thought to myself, well maybe it's one of those new 8gig Nanos... it's a 2gig. Then I thought, well maybe iPods are more expensive in the UK. Amazon is selling 2gig iPods for 80 BPS - roughly the same as here. So, to get the GW art on your iPod, you can pay an extra 270 BPS for it (that's $540 for those not paying attention).
So in seeing this awesome offer I've come to two conclusions:
For and extra 270 pounds, it better shoot fireballs and suck the life out of people.
or
A brilliant product for people with more money than brains.
NCE selling GW iPod Nano...
countesscorpula
Zinger314
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A brilliant product for people with more money than brains.
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Alright, alright, that was a low blow, even from me. But still, I noticed that was odd when I checked the site earlier. I know the coloring process for iPod Nanos is pricy...but that's pushing it.
Bryant Again
JESUS-!
$540 for 2 gigs??
$540 for 2 gigs??
Ms Utena Tenjou
but those 2 gigs add +5 to your character.. you know you want it .....Rofles
Brianna
............ No comment really...
Other than it's an ipod, yuck.
Other than it's an ipod, yuck.
WinterSnowblind
I'm guessing it has all of the GW soundtracks on the thing? That's the only reason I could imagine such an insanely hiked up price..
artay
I don't care, I'm more than happy to be taken advantage of to show my loyalty. *slowly slides EQ2 ipod into pocket*
EternalTempest
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I'm guessing it has all of the GW soundtracks on the thing? That's the only reason I could imagine such an insanely hiked up price..
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What would be the irony of this situation.
At most you can make audio cd's of the main OST's (only) then re-import (and take a quality hit).
Matfei
And its 15^50 against file size...
Razorwood
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I'm guessing it has all of the GW soundtracks on the thing? That's the only reason I could imagine such an insanely hiked up price..
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And if so wouldn't that be at least 200mb of the 2Gb gone already
I must say the first thing I did was visit Amazon to see how much a standard one costs, then I LOL'd for a few minutes, thinking wow Anet NCE are getting more shameless by the day.
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Originally Posted by Matfei
And its 15^50 against file size...
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Also it's strictly LE, i'm finding that extra shameless since they don't say how many is limited.
Pompeyfan
Probably limited to however many are daft enough to pay that for none.
Diablo???
There are Fans...
and then there are Fanatics.
and then there are Fanatics.
Neo Nugget
Its nifty lookin, but i have a video already
EroChrono
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Originally Posted by Razorwood
It better have mending as well incase you drop it.
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OT; That price is absurd, it'd probably be cheaper to order an iPod in the iPod store where you can get your name inscribed for about $5 extra and just say your name is "Guild Wars"
Razorwood
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That would just eat batteries!
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lucifer_uk
There is a post about the merchandise in store including the iPod here.
Asked a question to our PR queen Gaile but didn't get a reply and don't really expect one tbh.
Asked a question to our PR queen Gaile but didn't get a reply and don't really expect one tbh.
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And second thought, at a ridiculous £350 for a 2GB Nano with the Guild Wars logo and eve printed I don't think I will bother! Just to put that in perspective: 2GB Standard iPod Nano £79.99 (ebuyer quote) 8GB Standard iPod Nano £130.00 (ebuyer quote) 80GB Video iPod £211.48 (ebuyer quote) 8GB iPhone £359 (on O2) Anyone else think its a little excessive, even for a "limited edition"? I just can't justify spending £350 on essentially a flashy looking basic 2GB iPod when it would be lot cheaper and more individual to get the 80GB Video iPod with a custom printed cover with your own character from your own artwork (obviously not using screenshots that's under copyright and would be naughty ).Gaile can I ask why the 2GB iPod Nano is £350? Bearing in mind its a "limited edition" so will have been slightly more expensive to make I still don't understand the increase from an average high street £90 to £350? Oh and is there shipping on top of that? |
Tachyon
£350 for a poxy 2GB Nano is somewhat excessive to say the least, even if it is a Limited Edition. Hell, it's daylight robbery!
ellandra
Everything on the guild wars store is a total rip. I mean a hoody for £50 seriously thats not worth it. The t-shirts are pretty horrible too, i was at the brighton event and we got a free t-shirt then and it was way nicer than what's in the store.
jiggerjay
£50 for a hoodie is still more reasonable that a ipod £180 more than the usual rrp ipod !
Malice Black
£350 for any Ipod is a rip off. They all suck balls.
plasmasword
Now they are trying to sell RESKINNED IPODS WTF!?
lucifer_uk
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Now they are trying to sell RESKINNED IPODS WTF!?
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Do anet actually realize how much of the market they are pricing out and even the ones who can afford it can see through the ridiculous pricing.
Divinus Stella
I'm not gonna comment about idiots being ripped off, i paid £21.50 for a few re-skinned armor sets and a primary quest -_-
ValaOfTheFens
How lame. Well...I hope they sell GW nano skins at the Apple Store or Hot Topic. Cuz I already have one.
Diddy bow
The crafter will sell them for £5 tommorow dont worry .
That price is just stupid anyway, so is that mouse
. A-net dont get the real economy either.
.That price is just stupid anyway, so is that mouse
. A-net dont get the real economy either.
lucifer_uk
I hope Gaile is passing on our feedback good and bad regarding the store. What possible buyers think will change whether the store will be a success or a complete failure.
And if there's several people already saying the items are too expensive for what they are then they've lost out on possible sales already!
And if there's several people already saying the items are too expensive for what they are then they've lost out on possible sales already!
VanDamselx
It's not ArenaNet people, it's NCSoft =]
Ghengis Kwell
Buy a marker pen and write it on yourself,instantly no one else in the world has one the same as you thus making it priceless.
lucifer_uk
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It's not ArenaNet people, it's NCSoft =]
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Divinitys Creature
I expect some silicon cases on Ebay soon.
I haven't been to Riverside in a while, ty for giving me a laugh :P
I haven't been to Riverside in a while, ty for giving me a laugh :P
FeroxC
Just by buying an Ipod most your money is for the brand name not the technology or quality so why not pay afew hundred dollars more for the Guildwars brand on it ?
Konrow
That is probably the biggest ripoff i have ever seen. I'm betting no more than 5 of these sell. There has to be one or two mad rich people playing and at least one or two insane fans
Diablo???
iAnything is a rip-off, regardless of skin. They package mediocre electronics in sleak sexy plastic covers to pass off as high-tech gadgets.
But do check out my new cool iPhone!
But do check out my new cool iPhone!
ElinoraNeSangre
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Those people play World of Warcraft.
Alright, alright, that was a low blow, even from me. But still, I noticed that was odd when I checked the site earlier. I know the coloring process for iPod Nanos is pricy...but that's pushing it. |
Let me guess! All those people must be on the Alliance side!
More seriously: iPod looks cool, but yes there's no way in hell I'd pay that much for one. Not when I can get a huge one that I could watch TV shows on (not that I'd ever do that, I'm not that dorky... er crap wait I'm nerdy for a living).
For giggles they should package a key with it that gives you divine aura and see what happens. (kidding, kidding!)
Smile Like Umean It
I don't plan on buying any of it for the prices they have listed. I could just go buy a shirt, mouse, ipod, design something to put on them and come out far better. And not doubt looking much better. And that not counting towards the BMP thing is crap in itself.
With that cost you could buy another and still have enough to get it decked out.
>.- Just great. You gave me a twitch. Thanks.
Total OT: This site goes super fast at 2:30 am.
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iAnything is a rip-off, regardless of skin. They package mediocre electronics in sleak sexy plastic covers to pass off as high-tech gadgets.
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For giggles they should package a key with it that gives you divine aura and see what happens. (kidding, kidding!)
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Total OT: This site goes super fast at 2:30 am.
Razorwood
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£50 for a hoodie is still more reasonable that a ipod £180 more than the usual rrp ipod !
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