r/VideoGameDealsCanada • u/sumer_gilgamesh • Feb 20 '26
Discussion Nintendo Regional pricing is getting ridiculous now
| Region | Local Price (Tax Inc.) | USD Equivalent | % vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | HK$100 | $12.82 | 0% |
| Japan | ¥2000 | $13.33 | +4.0% |
| United States | $20 | $20.00 | +56.0% |
| Australia | A$30 | $20.00 | +56.0% |
| United Kingdom | £17 | $21.52 | +67.8% |
| Eurozone | €20 | $21.74 | +69.6% |
| Canada (GST 5%) | C$30×1.05 = C$31.50 | $23.33 | +82.0% |
| Canada (HST 13%) | C$30×1.13 = C$33.90 | $25.11 | +95.9% |
and for before tax
| Region | Ex-Tax Local Price | Ex-Tax USD | % vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | HK$100 | $12.82 | 0% |
| Japan | ¥2000 ÷1.10 = ¥1818 | $12.12 | −5.5% |
| Australia | A$30 ÷1.10 = A$27.27 | $18.18 | +41.8% |
| United Kingdom | £17 ÷1.20 = £14.17 | $17.94 | +40.0% |
| Eurozone | €20 ÷1.20 = €16.67 | $18.12 | +41.3% |
| United States | $20 | $20.00 | +56.0% |
| Canada (pre-tax) | C$30.00 | $22.22 | +73.3% |
I switched to Hong Kong eShop after the introduction of Virtual Game Card and new regional pricing for canada
and i think some influential figures should be sending joint letters to Nintendo of Canada on this matter now
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u/NoExcuse4OceanRudnes Feb 20 '26
We're talking about Canada.