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Originally Posted by Kirby
They aren't trying to get rid of used games. Just trying to make their money off of them. Publishers makes zero profit from used games. Charging ten dollars for content is pretty fair, in my opinion.
Like I said earlier, though. I only buy new.
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I'm well aware of that tired argument. You still didn't address how it's any different from any other used markets. Look at Amazon, they offer a second hand market on their own site, at their expense because people are buying other customer's products as opposed to Amazon's.
Just because it doesn't affect you (yet) doesn't mean you should support their moves. They are attempting to get rid of used games completely, by driving out companies likes Gamestop. This ends up hurting the consumer. You're a consumer aren't you? Are you so willing to bend over backwards and let them have their way with you? Because I'd bet this will only lead to further shady moves and stupid subscription type services. as long as people keep buying they know they can get away with it. PC games have game codes. But they also have Steam, which offers fantastic discounts and makes up for the lack of used games. Xbox live has no such thing and their deals are typically pretty awful.
Have you heard the rumors that the next Xbox and Playstation may not play used games? You realize this is the publishers putting pressure on Microsoft and Sony, right? Offering exclusivity to the company that'll disable used games entirely. No more used games means no more buying used, no more renting used games, no more bringing a game over to a friends house to play. Would if I want to buy a game 10-15 years after it comes out (I still buy PS1 games every so often)? How am I supposed to do that if they stopped making new copies years ago?
Just some things for you to consider, as a consumer.
Also, what do you think about Xbox Live's price being raised $10 (really, why am I paying for XBox live in the first place???)? Or game prices going up from $50 to $60, or the $15 DLC that gives you three maps.
Man I need to get a gaming PC.