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I wonder why Sony or Microsoft don't try to 'game' the used market by becoming the used marketplace for virtual copies. They can charge a commission for every game that changes hands.


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bhelkeytoday at 5:04 PM

Because if they don't offer a used virtual marketplace, everyone has to buy new games directly from them.

A used game market provides downwards pressure on new games.

hootztoday at 4:58 PM

Why would someone ever buy new, if that was the case?

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