Comment Re:I lost count (Score 1) 423
I prefer buying new, also. If everyone would buy new, it would drive prices down. I like my games, dvds, and cds to be in new condition, not like-new condition. I also agree with supporting the original artists/developers with my money.
Here's the problem, though: I still buy Sega Saturn games. It's very difficult to find old games in their original package. Many times, it's impossible. So what do I do when I learn of "Obscure Cool Game" for the PS3 four years after it's been released, and it's not being sold anymore?
Here's another problem, though it wouldn't affect me directly (I don't know if this has been touched on elsewhere). Video game rental stores account for hundreds of thousands of video game sales. Sony, I'm sure, doesn't like that Blockbuster sells their rentals after "God of War" isn't a high-demand rental. I am also sure that Sony is pleased Blockbuster bought twenty copies of the game for each of their stores. Obviously I'm speculating on the number of copies per store, but I know they account for a lot. If a game can only be played on one system, this would kill the rental market. How would this benefit publishers? You could say that those twenty copies of God of War were rented buy 200 people, so Sony lost out on 180 sales. I don't think those 200 people would have all bought God of War, though (Actually, yeah they would cuz it's a rockin' game). I think you can see my point. This wouldn't be good for consumers, and I really don't think it would be good for publishers, either. I don't think Sony will be doing this any time soon.
Here's the problem, though: I still buy Sega Saturn games. It's very difficult to find old games in their original package. Many times, it's impossible. So what do I do when I learn of "Obscure Cool Game" for the PS3 four years after it's been released, and it's not being sold anymore?
Here's another problem, though it wouldn't affect me directly (I don't know if this has been touched on elsewhere). Video game rental stores account for hundreds of thousands of video game sales. Sony, I'm sure, doesn't like that Blockbuster sells their rentals after "God of War" isn't a high-demand rental. I am also sure that Sony is pleased Blockbuster bought twenty copies of the game for each of their stores. Obviously I'm speculating on the number of copies per store, but I know they account for a lot. If a game can only be played on one system, this would kill the rental market. How would this benefit publishers? You could say that those twenty copies of God of War were rented buy 200 people, so Sony lost out on 180 sales. I don't think those 200 people would have all bought God of War, though (Actually, yeah they would cuz it's a rockin' game). I think you can see my point. This wouldn't be good for consumers, and I really don't think it would be good for publishers, either. I don't think Sony will be doing this any time soon.
