Which games will actually benefit from the holidays?

[bigjon]

FishyJoe said:
There weren't many entertainment options during the depression. Contrast that to today where we have internet and tv which are essentially free. So I think that line of reasoning is somewhat flawed.

People will still buy games. But instead of buying a console and 3 games, a consumer might just buy a console and one game. Anyone who was planning on buying 3 games might only buy 2 games now.

Also, consumers will be more willing to wait for discounts and used games. There are a ton of used games on the shelves for cheap. I think there is enough old content available at significant discount that it will impact new sales in a bad economic environment.

I did not say sales would not be affected at all. I said they would not feel the pain, at least like other segments of the economy. Ok... I didn't SAY that... but that is what I meant.

Casuals do not go to GS and whatever, the Wii will be less affected than the HD consoles. Also, there will be less Used games availible if what you say is true. Used games will not be dirty cheap if everyone is buying them, basic supply and demand. Also, if people are buying less games they will not trade in there games as much either. Meaning either less supply, or more demand. Either way used games would go up in price making it less of a "deal" to buy them.....