I wonder why Sony or Microsoft don't try to 'game' the used market by becoming the used marketplace for virtual copies. They can charge a commission for every game that changes hands.

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bhelkey a day ago | parent | next [-]

Because if they don't offer a used virtual marketplace, everyone has to buy new games directly from them.

A used game market provides downwards pressure on new games.

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hootz a day ago | parent | prev [-]

Why would someone ever buy new, if that was the case?

	▲	1-6 a day ago \| parent \| next [-]
		I'm sure they can think of some things to make new copies a differentiator such as DLC's and perks in game. Also, 'new games' eventually get discounted as the title gets old. It's one way of keeping money in the game store ecosystem constantly changing hands.
	▲	postexitus a day ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		Maybe introduce virtual scratches? Or like maybe blur the textures a bit every time it's played?