The Future of Gaming: A Shift Away from Used Video Games

Reports suggest that the next Xbox will no longer support used video games, instead being able to play Blu-ray discs. This development has sparked a mixed reaction among gamers, with some expressing outrage and others seeing it as a long-overdue change.

Many video games purchased today are fully digital, making the idea of selling a game seem less practical than it once was. The physical disc or cartridge is no longer necessary for gaming, but it still holds sentimental value. For instance, owning a physical copy of a game can be seen as a tangible experience, allowing gamers to share and display their collection with friends. However, in an era where digital copies are increasingly popular, the concept of selling used video games seems antiquated.

The shift towards electronic gaming raises interesting questions about the future of entertainment. With digital games being downloaded onto devices such as computers, game consoles, phones, or tablets, the need for physical media is dwindling. The process of reselling used video games also becomes obsolete, as there's nothing tangible to transfer from one party to another.

This change in the gaming landscape has sparked debate among gamers about the value of owning a digital copy of a game. Some argue that once you've paid for an experience, you shouldn't be able to sell it again, while others see it as unnecessary to recoup costs when you're essentially paying for the right to use a digital file.

The idea of selling used video games in a fully electronic format has never been widely practiced. In fact, it's not clear if this concept would even work in practice. While some argue that digital licenses can be easily transferred or sold, others see it as a cumbersome process.

Gamers have taken to social media to express their opinions on the matter. Some have suggested that cheaper game prices could be a silver lining for gamers who are upset about not being able to sell used video games. Others have expressed frustration at the lack of options in the gaming market, but many seem resigned to the fact that the industry is moving towards digital-only sales.

The shift away from used video games has been a gradual process, with some platforms already embracing digital distribution. The rise of Steam and other digital storefronts has made it easier for gamers to purchase and download games without the need for physical media. However, this change also means that the concept of owning a used game is becoming increasingly obsolete.

Some have pointed out that even when it comes to digital software, such as Android apps or computer programs, there's often an option to sell or transfer licenses. This raises questions about why the same rules shouldn't apply to video games. However, for now, it seems that the industry is moving in a direction where used video games are no longer a viable option.

In conclusion, the shift away from used video games has significant implications for the gaming industry and its consumers. As technology continues to evolve, it's likely that we'll see even more changes in how games are purchased, sold, and consumed. While some may lament the loss of options, others see this change as an opportunity for innovation and growth.

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want it anymore I have it I reselling the bits just don't that doesn't make sense that process makes absolutely zero sense because there's nothing physical to transfer back and forth and the future of gaming is going to be fully electronic whether we're talking about something that you download to a computer a game console a a phone a tablet whatever it happens to be uh you know and I think you know people are kind of upset about no longer being able to sell used video games after you've played it do you want to play it again or is it worth nothing well you've just paid essentially for that experience you paid to use the disc in some cases for that experience is that that's what you got so you can't really recoup any of those costs so do I think this is a good thing or a bad thing no longer being able to sell used video games well we've been going that way anyway I mean have you been able to sell a a used Android game have you been able to sell you know a used um piece of software if it was all digital if the license was just you know fully digital Craigslist says the Ian Burke you could always take it that way but if the console itself won't play used video games specifically those tied to a disc because the idea of selling a a used video game in a fully electronic fashion was it's it's a bit odd I don't think I've ever seen anything like that happen not to say that it wouldn't uh you know the uh and I'm just looking here uh in the in the comments in the YouTube uh chat feed I would not be sad if the game was cheaper says BB Blood Brother cccx hopefully it'll mean the games are cheaper says boo roid 1992 Buu PC Gamers have gone digital since steam says 993 Leo and we by the way have a nomies group on Steam that Reg nomies uh can join um you know the uh I'm going to see that's what YouTube's saying right now when the comments thread um you know the idea though that the used video game is disappearing I think is kind of long overdue now at the bat one on YouTube says I personally like discs because it's easy to share with friends true but you can kind of do the same thing with electronic I mean not yeah yeah Electronics but I mean the electronic version of the game fully electronic no physical bits just you know digital bits and bites Peaks and pokes well I don't know if they still use those anymore so uh you know it's something to consider uh in the next generation of gaming uh that uh the used concept is uh used consoles may still sell but used video games uh yesterday's news butthank you for watching liking commenting sharing and subscribing right now used video games are quickly going to become a thing of the past allegedly according to reports the next Xbox uh is going to be able to play Blu-ray discs and not support used video games now you may think this is an outrage but just think about it for a moment uh a lot of video games that you might purchase today are fully digital so selling a game isn't as important as it might have been when you have this physical disc in front of you or cartridge this physical item can only be played where that physical item can be used and that's going away we still deal with discs today we still deal with physical media but it's soon going to be a thing of the past and I'm sure plenty of gamers are upset about this but the idea of me buying a video game say on iOS or even Android let's irresp perspective of gaming platform if I were to buy a game and and play it and use it and like I don't want it anymore I have it I reselling the bits just don't that doesn't make sense that process makes absolutely zero sense because there's nothing physical to transfer back and forth and the future of gaming is going to be fully electronic whether we're talking about something that you download to a computer a game console a a phone a tablet whatever it happens to be uh you know and I think you know people are kind of upset about no longer being able to sell used video games after you've played it do you want to play it again or is it worth nothing well you've just paid essentially for that experience you paid to use the disc in some cases for that experience is that that's what you got so you can't really recoup any of those costs so do I think this is a good thing or a bad thing no longer being able to sell used video games well we've been going that way anyway I mean have you been able to sell a a used Android game have you been able to sell you know a used um piece of software if it was all digital if the license was just you know fully digital Craigslist says the Ian Burke you could always take it that way but if the console itself won't play used video games specifically those tied to a disc because the idea of selling a a used video game in a fully electronic fashion was it's it's a bit odd I don't think I've ever seen anything like that happen not to say that it wouldn't uh you know the uh and I'm just looking here uh in the in the comments in the YouTube uh chat feed I would not be sad if the game was cheaper says BB Blood Brother cccx hopefully it'll mean the games are cheaper says boo roid 1992 Buu PC Gamers have gone digital since steam says 993 Leo and we by the way have a nomies group on Steam that Reg nomies uh can join um you know the uh I'm going to see that's what YouTube's saying right now when the comments thread um you know the idea though that the used video game is disappearing I think is kind of long overdue now at the bat one on YouTube says I personally like discs because it's easy to share with friends true but you can kind of do the same thing with electronic I mean not yeah yeah Electronics but I mean the electronic version of the game fully electronic no physical bits just you know digital bits and bites Peaks and pokes well I don't know if they still use those anymore so uh you know it's something to consider uh in the next generation of gaming uh that uh the used concept is uh used consoles may still sell but used video games uh yesterday's news but\n"