Official statement on Xbox One and used games

[BlowoverKing]

I'm truly torn on the subject of used games.

On one hand I think we should have the freedom to buy and re-sell as we please. This will solve the problem of not being able to find games that are no longer in print like I had to do with 3D Dot Game Heroes. Also like most have stated it allows you to bring games over to friends house to play.

BUT I find it 100% immoral to buy a used copy of a game when the new copy is available. Regardless of what you all may think developers are losing out on profits THEY should be getting because what you can save maybe $5-10 on a game. If you really want to save a few bucks just wait untill theres a sale.

For example, I was really interested in Bioshock Infinite but never played the first 2 so even though I could get a pre-owned copy for far less than the new (employee discount is massive on pre-owned games) I just waited for a good sale and sure enough it was on sale for $45 a few weeks later.

In short I think pre-owned games should be bought as a last resort if you can't find a new copy and everyone should just buy new. even if it means waiting for a sale.