Gosh, prices like that give the UK a run for its money.Though I suppose at least you don't have to put up with horrible release dates and big black borders on your games (though, to be fair, many PAL games nowadays let you choose 60Hz).
I know what you mean about not wanting to pirate current gen stuff. I always try and buy the titles that I don't think will sell very well. Niche RPGs, or slightly 'arty' games like Okami and Ico. But pirating something like the latest Final Fantasy or Metal Gear is...eh... Suffice to say I kind of have a hard time feeling too bad about it. =P