Do you agree with companies trying to rid used game sales?

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Nem said:

Honestly, my opinion on this subject can't be clearer:

I wont buy a console that doesnt allow me to play used games.
I wont buy a console who does not have a physical medium.

The only way i would is if the electronic distribution cuts on the average retail price. If i cant resell my games they arent worth as much as they would if i could, thus im not willing to pay as much for them.

Now as for why companies like gamestop can sell the same game 3 times is very simple. They are buying the copy 3 times. The game publishers and developers just get ratty about this cause they arent getting a share aswell. Well, but last time i checked they arent re-buying their share from me when i sell my copy to the game store, so why would they be entitled to anything else besides what i already pay'ed them? They got no part on the second business. If they want in, then they have to go in on the buying part.

Man, I could write a screenplay of how ridiculous this entire argument seems...

Publisher: I want a cut of the second, third, and fourth sale, which this retailer also paid for a second, third, and fourth time can we work something out???

Retailer: Great news, you can buy shares of our publicly traded company and earn more profits when we earn more profits off this second hand market, this is a great deal for both of us!

Publisher: Wait, what? I just wanted even MORE money for nothing in exchange!

Retailer: Will the developers get paid more if we cut you in on our profits for ABSOLUTELY nothing in exchange???

Publisher: Nope, we already paid them for their time and fired them all!

Fanboys: Aww poor publishers. :'(  These second hand markets are the most vile entities in the universe; Publisher's propaganda has shown us the light! O.O

A bit dramatic but, entertaining.  :P