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(05-26-2013, 03:57 AM)Agmen of Eladesor Wrote:
(05-25-2013, 05:00 AM)Agmen of Eladesor Wrote: But used games ... if the media is still in good shape (no scratches on the DVD, for example), then ... what's really the difference between a used game and a new one? Has there been any degradation of the software? Has the program in some way become less reliable? No - this is where the pre-owned label REALLY comes into play. There IS no difference between a pre-owned game and a new one - other than the person who actually spent the time, effort, and money into developing the game in the first place doesn't get paid the second (or third or fourth) time that pre-owned game is resold.
(05-25-2013, 04:43 PM)Fletcher Wrote:
Quote:The source revealed that game retailers will be forced to sell second hand games at just a 10% discount on the original RRP. This news will come as a shock to consumers who are currently used to purchasing trade-in games at up to 50% of the retail value.
If that means more money going to game developers - then that's actually a good thing. And if that means less torrenting of titles, well ... too damn bad.
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Game developers don't get any money from 2nd hand game sales. That'll probably lead to more torrenting.
