GameStop: next Xbox sales will suffer if used games are blocked
GameStop spokesman Matt Hodges told sources:
"We know the desire to purchase a next-generation console would be significantly diminished if new consoles were to prohibit playing pre-owned games, limit portability or not play new physical games."
He also stated that GameStop came to this conclusion based on surveys of their most active customers, the 21 million US members of their PowerUp Rewards loyalty program.
GameStop generated 27 percent of their revenue and around 46 percent of profit from used games during the business year which ended in January 2012. And a report by sources about the used games possibly being 'killed-off' caused GameStop's share prices to drop by 6.8 percent, which is their biggest fall in a month.
Although the used game blocking story was a rumor, if Microsoft does make that move, many consumers who play consoles and would rather spend their money on used games like most people, have said they will be switching consoles.
Microsoft has responded to these rumors by saying "We do not comment on rumors or speculation. We are always thinking about what is next for our platform, but we don't have anything further to share at this time."
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yayPosted:
SOGMazur another reason not to buy the Next-Gen xbox. why would they make that possible, some people can't afford to buy a game brand new and have to wait a few months for a pre owned copy -__-
I wouldn't be too worried, since PS4 has announced they are allowing it, this will definitely change Microsoft's mind. They aren't that stupid in this competing game.
Wait what? I thought Sony was doing the same? Either way, it's not going to help gamestop.
SOGPosted:
Mazur another reason not to buy the Next-Gen xbox. why would they make that possible, some people can't afford to buy a game brand new and have to wait a few months for a pre owned copy -__-
I wouldn't be too worried, since PS4 has announced they are allowing it, this will definitely change Microsoft's mind. They aren't that stupid in this competing game.
MazurPosted:
yay Sucks for gamestop, but they deserve it for ripping me off all my traded in games >:u
haha right, "9 bucks is the best we can offer you"
MazurPosted:
another reason not to buy the Next-Gen xbox. why would they make that possible, some people can't afford to buy a game brand new and have to wait a few months for a pre owned copy -__-
SovietRussiaPosted:
Hopefully they don't resort to this. Both sides will lose in the long run. The console devs and game devs. won't sell as many games and stores that specialize in used games will end up going under.
SOGPosted:
Compliance The sales will definitely suffer if they block the use of used games.
They would definitely suffer a small amount, most people would still buy it due to kind of being forced to, seeing as if they want to stay up-to-date with games they have to.
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