Second hand trade hurts developers as much as software piracy...

[RPGJock]

NJ5 said:

RPGJock said:
What if you want to play a game but don't agree with the price for it?

What if you don't like a developer/publisher and that you don't want to support their business model?

What if you bought into the hype of a game and it was complete utter bore/crap and you want to be compensated for part of the $60+ you were ripped off for.

But don't worry, I will be "out of the game" when you young kids accept the gaming overlords digital distribution model and it become the only option to purchase media.

If you really want to hurt the publisher or developer, buying used is not the answer alone (for reasons given by several people earlier in this thread).

The answer then is either piracy (if you're not against it), borrowing the game from a friend, or waiting really long before getting a used copy (then you'll be contributing a really minimal amount, if it can even be measured).

 

Lets put it this way, I just picked up Bioware's Mass Effect...1.  I think I bought it new but I am not a big fan of shooters or sci-fi but a fan of Bioware.  So I waited until the price bottom out and then bought it.  Sequels tend to do that.

And even though I don't agree with them or business model, I rather to go without then steal stuff like that.