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Kaimax
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Shinji Ex wrote...
Dev/Pub are supposedly pissed off at GameStop or retailers who sell used gamesLost Profits I guess
I think it's not always the case
1Up wrote...
if a consumer entered a Gamestop with the full intention of purchasing a new copy of "Halo 3", but was convinced by the sales clerk to purchase a used copy, then yes, Microsoft and Bungie have lost out on a new sale.
On the other hand, if the consumer was browsing their local Gamestop and impulsively picked up a used copy of "Halo 3" because they weren't sure if they would like it and the price made it a tempting purchase or there were no new copies available (or it had been out of print for a while), then it is arguable that it was not money out of Microsoft and Bungie's pockets, as the consumer had never intended or would not have been able to make a new purchase in the first place.
Furthermore, the purchaser of the used copy of "Halo 3" will probably buy some downloadable content (DLC) off of Xbox Live, generating some ancillary revenues (allowing Bungie and Microsoft to sell DLC multiple times for a single copy of the game). The consumer may also be so enamored with their used "Halo 3" purchase that they will purchase a new copy of "Halo 4" on day one of its release, gaining Bungie and Microsoft a new customer and their associated lifetime revenue stream.
So yes, a used sale does result in less money in the pockets of developers and publishers, but over the long run it is not necessarily a 1:1 ratio.
http://www.1up.com/do/blogEntry?publicUserId=5844801&bId=8903219
Kaimax
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langying wrote...
The Jesus wrote...
I'm claiming Kan'u Uncho from Ikki Tousen.Well, I'll still kill chu in your sleep if you don't treat her right.
Oh he will, The Jesus already had her since the 1st waifu game until his absence, resulting him not being able to claim her in recent games.
Kaimax
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The Jesus wrote...
I'm claiming Kan'u Uncho from Ikki Tousen.Lol, congrats for the awesome comeback. You literally lost her in your absence.
Kaimax
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Mr.TifaLockhart wrote...
Simple, Don't buy used games. If you notice new and used for the same title is ONLY 5 DOLLARS APART!I think that's only for Gamespot.
You simply don't know how to search for the cheapest games in the Used market. There won't be a small margin of just $5. I often buy Used games from Japan and they sure have a "competitive" real market there, not just "hey, let's cut $5 for used games".
what I bought recently
Final Fantasy 13 -> $5 (new was around $70)
White Album PS3 Limited edition -> $60 (new was around $110)
Tales of Vesperia -> $30 (new was around $70)
I honestly don't know about the Used Market in America, but buying used games isn't going to destroy the industry, it's the retailers that's trying to get every penny. And honestly the Used game markets is very limited in supply, why should the industry fear the market?
Ethil wrote...
A "tax system" would be much worse, the used games would be so pricey it'd make no sense to buy them instead of a new one. Oh wait, now it dun anyway..That's the point lol.
Kaimax
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I don't think that the "Pass" is wrong, but why do they have to "always" target the "used" customers/gamers
Why can't they just create a "tax system" for the selling of used games?
Why can't they just create a "tax system" for the selling of used games?
Kaimax
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After some thinking, I won't use my side deck.
Kaimax
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blazenwhiper wrote...
VN, DS, PSP Any game really. i have most consoles (except ps3) so i wanted to know what all games are out there.gamefaq list
Kaimax
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Freezing wrote...
Masaomi20 wrote...
Are there any games that you recommend for me. A game with a lot of choices to choose that might a affect the story of the game. Something like that. =)I suggest this link:
http://vndb.org/g1025
Good luck.
Filtered it:
-Lots of Choices
-English
-Original Language Japanese (This means you won't get any amateur games by the western community)
-Windows
LIST
Kaimax
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luinthoron wrote...
Kaimax wrote...
The Phenomenal One wrote...
For my first pick, I claim Tooru from A Channel.Full name bro or it's invalid.
It is the full name?
Yeah, I just checked after posting that. Rather than "that's her full name" it's more like "they never gave out any" full name for the characters from that series.
Kaimax
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The Phenomenal One wrote...
For my first pick, I claim Tooru from A Channel.Full name bro or it's invalid.
Kaimax
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deep232 wrote...
hey guys i cant get the games i tried picking one each time but it wount download please helpalso now i cant even pick a game?
http://us.playstation.com/psn/welcome-back/
Kaimax
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Finally PSN Japan is up, too bad the Welcom back package is almost the same as Asia's package.
Good thing I made 3 different accounts (3 different regions), I should make a europe just in case.. lol
Good thing I made 3 different accounts (3 different regions), I should make a europe just in case.. lol
