Why we SHOULDN'T SUPPORT online passes.... and USED GAME MARKET MATTERS

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Calmador said:

whatever said:

It just means that used games will now be worth $X less than they were before.  If a used game would normally go for $35, it will now go for $30 if they choose a $5 online fee.

And pay for something that's already been paid for... support essentailly theft? Pay for a game that didn't satisfy us (the new game buyer in particular)?

I think the real luxury here is getting a game new, and getting it at launch (or at least early). And luxury has risks of being a waste of money, and companies exploit these luxuries to make more money. It's normal. Online pass is just like software licensing. I'm not saying I'm happy about it, but it's just like some computer programs - you can't really resell the program (legally) with the registration under your name. Hence the new user will have to purchase his own license, on top of buying the used disc. It's a different business model, and yes, consumers gotta fork out more, but what can we do.

At least we still have free will. Hence if one wants to save money, put it in the bank.