Then wtf Is ms doing
This is causing more trouble than its worth
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Is Gamestop warring with Microsoft?
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This is causing more trouble than its worth
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whoa, the Legendary Edition?
It can't be that Legendary if you considered selling it.
Unknown Soldier
Member
You know that Gamestop offers more money for games which are in demand, right? And also that the best time to trade a game in is within a month of it's release, because it's trade-in value drops to almost nothing right away after that?
Uno Venova
Banned
I also found a trade in price unsatisfactory at one point...go microsoft!
Tylahedras
Banned
Huh, so it looks like they aren't as stupid as I thought, they are doing this cold war style rather then directly.
But you can sell it somewhere else, you have a choice now, suporting MS means you will be stuck with it forever or accept whatever gamestop is willing to give you.
If they offered you that much for it it means it was practically dead weight to them. Meaning they already had too many in stock or would have trouble shifting it. I used to work at one of these kinds of stores. They don't just pick trade in prices from the sky. It's all based on supply, demand and inventory.
Xbone wasn't revealed yet
I got my preorder poster and it doesn't have xbone
Ahh, that is what I was thinking but it just seemed weird.
SRTtoZ
Member
http://www.amazon.com/best-sellers-video-games/zgbs/videogames/ref=zg_bs_nav_0
PS4 Normal edition back in #1 while PS4 launch day is sold out #3.
PS4 Normal edition back in #1 while PS4 launch day is sold out #3.
So, you find my post a bit too rhetorical for your liking, feel that it warrants an overtly hostile response, and I am the self-righteous jackass? Haha. Fuck me.
Your tone was pretty clear. I hate aloofness for the sake of being aloof. That being said I put on more heat than I should have. My apologies dude.
Dorimukyasuto
Member
I got a text message about it.
I accept. Thank you. My apologies for any offense I caused.
IHaveCandy
Banned
You don't get extra credit for selling a limited edition. Just because you value the limited case more doesnt mean they do. And Halo 4 is being traded in like crazy. Value tanks when games are traded in at a much higher pace than they sell. They were willing to pay you less than you'd like. Hardly a defining characteristic of "one of the worst companies around."
Nah you're fine, I got worked up and overreacted, I was in the wrong there. Sometimes I forget there's a person behind each account and I become a dick. Not my proudest moment.
FranXico
Member
Trading in is disabled (disc is locked to an account) by default. Publishers can opt out. As a publisher, MGS opt out. In addition, only "participating retailers" will be able to accept your used games.
The restriction is still there.
NinjaBoiX
Member
Yup.
And it's far from the "Mario is cooler than Sonic" stuff of schoolkids, it's a case of protecting your consumer rights. I hope they fail badly and realise this business model isn't sustainable.
IrishNinja
Member
haha yeah i was at GS today & heard the clip, was laughing at it too...shameless! i don't blame them though, it was a great moment & obviously great for them as well.
anecdotal, but yeah the preorder push from what ive seen is already starting the "you sure you don't want a PS4? you know you can't play used games on the xbox one right?"
anecdotal, but yeah the preorder push from what ive seen is already starting the "you sure you don't want a PS4? you know you can't play used games on the xbox one right?"
Every single games store in the world will push the PS4 to their customers and trash talk the Xbone since MS' used games policies will cut into their profits. It's going to be fun to see MS fight this tide of negativity. (Of course, those games store have to be in one of the 21 supported countries, otherwise only the PS4 will be available for customers anyway)
lol
This. It's going to be a huge mess in a few months. I feel sorry for the people who have to process the returns.
Me and my buddy both owned a 360 this gen. And after watching the conferences, he didn't seem all that bothered by the DRM issues or anything to do with the Xbone policies. I am on the fence as which console to buy since I am a major Halo fan but I can't imagine wanting to support what MS is doing.
Meanwhile my buddy says he doesn't see the issue with MS DRM stuff since it doesn't affect him, and I couldn't get through to him that regardless of whether or not his internet is stable and he always buy new games, it is still an issue which affects others.
Meanwhile my buddy says he doesn't see the issue with MS DRM stuff since it doesn't affect him, and I couldn't get through to him that regardless of whether or not his internet is stable and he always buy new games, it is still an issue which affects others.
IdreamofHIME
Member
I was in GAME here in the UK yesterday and they had this massive poster with announced games for both consoles so far.
They had like 3 XBONE exclusives listed and a dozen or so PS4, including games that aren't exclusive like FF15 and KH3. It was like one of those fanboy comparisons pics from the start of this gen.
Retailers ain't happy man.
They had like 3 XBONE exclusives listed and a dozen or so PS4, including games that aren't exclusive like FF15 and KH3. It was like one of those fanboy comparisons pics from the start of this gen.
Retailers ain't happy man.
Unknown One
Member
I say it's smart reasons. Why back something that would screw you over?
My Gamestop had 2 giant PS4 banners and some pamphlets, i should have taken pictures but my Iphone was at crippling 6% battery. No logos of Xbox One anywhere to be found
Could be anecdotal and everything but if i was running the joint i would be doing the same thing, they have to look after their own asses first in regards to used games, also does not hurt to ride this positive train about PS4 that has emerged.
The clerk was telling people about Xbox One policies, not because Gamestop necessarily cares about our rights and all that jazz, its done purely for self interest of that company, but it is still a good thing they are telling everyone about this. I imagine they do not want to deal with all sorts of angry people who do not know about this and try to play their XBO games with no internet and the whole DRM thing.
Could be anecdotal and everything but if i was running the joint i would be doing the same thing, they have to look after their own asses first in regards to used games, also does not hurt to ride this positive train about PS4 that has emerged.
The clerk was telling people about Xbox One policies, not because Gamestop necessarily cares about our rights and all that jazz, its done purely for self interest of that company, but it is still a good thing they are telling everyone about this. I imagine they do not want to deal with all sorts of angry people who do not know about this and try to play their XBO games with no internet and the whole DRM thing.
or don't accept Gamestop, because they're not the only option for used games. I prefer that option! Ebay sellers are my best friends.
Yeah GS possesses a pawn license in California in order to operate. Only diff is they don't offer you the choice of selling or pawning the item to them. Once you sell your game to them, there's no getting it back short of buying it at their price.
Man it's crystal clear, Cathy is gamestop, Ray is MS, the retarded baby is the Xbone.
ShogunDarius
Member
I can understand why GS would do this, it makes sense for them in the long run.
Also People I've spoken too have said they are trading in their 360s towards PS3 and or PS4 pre-orders right now.
Also People I've spoken too have said they are trading in their 360s towards PS3 and or PS4 pre-orders right now.
Guess people's suspicions were true: PS4 launch only fell behind because it was out of stock for some time, and Standard edition has overtaken the Xbone.
sechsterangriff
Member
"Enemy of my enemy"
How ironic that actually informing their costumers is working to their benefit this time.
How ironic that actually informing their costumers is working to their benefit this time.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
Agreed. It's going to be crazy, especially in areas that don't have great broadband penetration.
Hate to work at a Gamestop in Montana a week after Xbox one launch
BlazingDarkness
Member
Are you being ironic?
If you were to support MS then you'd have no choice but to sell your games to GameStop.
BlazingDarkness
Member
I walked past GAME in Manchester about two weeks ago and the windows were all plastered with Xbone adverts for pre-orders - nothing at all about PS4. I wonder if that's changed since E3...
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
As I mentioned in other threads, I really wonder if this will start a rift between Microsoft and Amazon similar to the one between Amazon and Nintendo (because of the 3DS screen scratching and high amount of returns).
zomgbbqftw
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The ironic thing is that this generation I have noticed that GS and GAME have both been happier pushing Xbox over PS3, initially because Xbox had a higher margin, and later because it was seen as the hardcore gamers console. It will be quite a change for them to push PS4 this time.
Ha, thought it was just me. I walked past GAME myself the other day and they had an Xbone promotional sign actually standing behind the PS4 sign in the window.
Not strange at all, they have to pay huge fees to trade in your game to someone else. Of course they are supporting a system, that doesn't have any restrictions...