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[veterangamerUK]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67983764

They had stupid prices for pre owned anyway and seem to be more interested in being a toy shop these days

 

[jufonuk]

CEX is about to do even better now

 

[Mephisto40]

Physical game sales RIP

This is the beginning of the end

 

[willothedog]

CEX is about to do even better now

If only their shops didn't smell of B.O. as the delivery charge has gone up a bit.

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

As long as they stop opening sealed games then sell them as new at the same time.

 

[veterangamerUK]

If only their shops didn't smell of B.O. as the delivery charge has gone up a bit.

I think each store has to compulsory employ a goth woman too

 

[jufonuk]

I think each store has to compulsory employ a goth woman too

Usually the best looking one too

 

[Puscifer]

Physical game sales RIP

This is the beginning of the end

Meh, Sonys own sales records showed that isn't the case. Digital is a valid, it has its place but majority still want physical goods.

 

[veterangamerUK]

Usually the best looking one too

Yes certainly in Lincoln. It was worth walking through the BO scent in the rest of the store and hearing dumbass heavy metal music to admire her tatts

 

[Ovek]

If only their shops didn't smell of B.O. as the delivery charge has gone up a bit.

Not only B.O. but also stuck at the back of a grotty Sport Direct now as well if your lucky.

 

[cash_longfellow]

Physical game sales RIP

This is the beginning of the end

Or more mom and pop shops will open up. There’s a place by me in a small town about 20 miles away where the guy makes a killing with used physical. He just moved to a double size store front too.

 

[NomenNescio]

Meh, Sonys own sales records showed that isn't the case. Digital is a valid, it has its place but majority still want physical goods.

It is on the decline, though. Physical market is still there, but it's shrinking, while digital grows. It's a certainty digital distribution will continue in the next consoles, yet it is uncertain for how long physical will hold on.

 

[kazuyamishima]

They'll start by not allowing trade-ins from February 2024.

They will continue to sell all pre-owned games they still have until they run out of them.

 

[tylrdiablos]

Haven't GAME almost gone bankrupt twice now?
The last time I went in one there was a huge aisle with nothing but Funko Pops... that weren't getting any attention. (There was hundreds of the damn things.)
How they've survived this long is beyond me.

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

How they've survived this long is beyond me.

By closing all the physical stores (at least in my city) and moving them into places like Sports Direct shops up the corner out of the way.

 

[Team Andromeda]

CEX is about to do even better now

More people off their heads on drugs on UK streets then

 

[Mephisto40]

Or more mom and pop shops will open up. There’s a place by me in a small town about 20 miles away where the guy makes a killing with used physical. He just moved to a double size store front too.

I'm talking a bout new physical games

They arent going to be a thing next generation

 

[Mephisto40]

Meh, Sonys own sales records showed that isn't the case. Digital is a valid, it has its place but majority still want physical goods.

Sonys total sales for the past quarter show only about 4% of people bought games physical

Physical Games Represented Just 4% of Sales for PlayStation Last Quarter

The only category down year-on-year

www.pushsquare.com

Calling it the majority of people is a pretty ridiculous statement

 

[Calverz]

 

[jufonuk]

More people off their heads on drugs on UK streets then

No for trade ins etc.

 

[Sybrix]

More people off their heads on drugs on UK streets then

CEX seems to attract some proper wrongen's.

Their customers aren't much better either.

There's a constant vape cloud outside each CEX store.

 

[DenchDeckard]

Holy shit, thats wild! it was where they made the majority of their money. I imagine the sales of plastic tat must be working.

 

[Team Andromeda]

CEX seems to attract some proper wrongen's.

Their customers aren't much better either.

There's a constant vape cloud outside each CEX store.

It's just a magnet for the piss and drug heads in my area, hate the shop. In saying that just walking around the streets in my area you can smell blow/weed being puffed away with out a care in the world or any worry of the Police.
The Police like 2nd hand gaming are a relic from the past.

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

More people off their heads on drugs on UK streets then

We have to be its the only way we can cope with all the rain being off our tits.

 

[Putonahappyface]

CEX is about to do even better now

And Ebay.

 

[clarky]

Sonys total sales for the past quarter show only about 4% of people bought games physical

Physical Games Represented Just 4% of Sales for PlayStation Last Quarter

The only category down year-on-year

www.pushsquare.com

Calling it the majority of people is a pretty ridiculous statement

What you said is miss leading, its 4% of total revenue. The split if you actually read the article is 70/30 in terms of unit sales.

 

[Mephisto40]

What you said is miss leading, its 4% of total revenue. The split if you actually read the article is 70/30 in terms of unit sales.

And it doesnt make a lot of sense in the long run for them to be pumping money into producing physical game disks and cases when it's only generating 4% of their annual revenue, you can sure as hell bet producing all thiese discs and packaging is eating into their revenue more than it's producing for them

 

[Team Andromeda]

We have to be its the only way we can cope with all the rain being off our tits.

I rather play consoles myself when its raining, but each to their own.

 

[lh032]

they are going to package it as new games.

 

[YOU PC BRO?!]

 

[clarky]

And it doesnt make a lot of sense in the long run for them to be pumping money into producing physical game disks and cases when it's only generating 4% of their annual revenue, you can sure as hell bet producing all thiese discs and packaging is eating into their revenue more than it's producing for them

What? of course it makes sense.

1) you don't cut off a significant revenue stream.

2) You keep 30% of your customers happy.

 

[reektann]

I stuck my head into a Game the other week - everything appeared to be £49.99 or £69.99

 

[jufonuk]

And Ebay.

 

[BigLee74]

Aww? Where will I get my second hand pubes now?

 

[Mephisto40]

What? of course it makes sense.

1) you don't cut off a significant revenue stream.

2) You keep 30% of your customers happy.

4% of your revenue stream is not "significant"

The 30% of customers will buy games digital instead if the physical option isnt available any more

 

[Portugeezer]

People probably realised their used game priced were absolute shit.

I never bought used there, price was basically the same as new.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

I'll consider Music Magpie then as the word of mouth is good.

Buy & Sell Used Phones & Electronics | musicMagpie

Whether you're looking to sell your phone or buy a cheap tablet, musicMagpie has you covered. Check out our prices on phones, tech, games & more now!

www.musicmagpie.co.uk

 

[TGO]

Sonys total sales for the past quarter show only about 4% of people bought games physical

The Insomniac leak disproved this, Physical was actually was double or more of Digital.
The 4% figure is from revenue that includes everything.

 

[Blood Borne]

If only their shops didn't smell of B.O. as the delivery charge has gone up a bit.

Game UK B.O. > CEX B.O.

 

[Evil Calvin]

Physical game sales RIP

This is the beginning of the end

Nah. They will always be available for AAA games and niche titles. Only smaller indie games won't get them (like it is currently). The games will likely only be available via online (Amazon, Target and Walmart type places)

 

[cash_longfellow]

I'm talking a bout new physical games

They arent going to be a thing next generation

Thread is about pre-owned games. Also, you are wrong

 

[kiphalfton]

As long as they stop opening sealed games then sell them as new at the same time.

Are you talking about GameStop? Because that sucks if Game does it as well.

Side note, I never quite understood how they haven't had a class action lawsuit filed against them, as "new" condition is clear what exactly it should constitute.

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

I rather play consoles myself when its raining, but each to their own.

I have to go outside though unfortunately. It's part of my job.

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

Are you talking about GameStop? Because that sucks if Game does it as well.

Side note, I never quite understood how they haven't had a class action lawsuit filed against them, as "new" condition is clear what exactly it should constitute.

GAME do it as well and charge full whack when you point out its now second hand as it is open they give you some shit.

To be honest cannot remember the last time I frequented a GAME as like I say they've retreated into Sports Direct shops where I live and not one near to me.

 

[mitch1971]

CEX is about to do even better now

Nice. I have one about 10 minutes walk away.

 

[mitch1971]

Aww? Where will I get my second hand pubes now?

A friend?

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

Aww? Where will I get my second hand pubes now?

eBay.

 

[NickFire]

Sounds like the final chapter for gaming specialty stores is being written. Probably would have been inevitable eventually, but I do think the corporate growth / greed mentality caused early onset of the final illness. The benefits of buying used games in stores seem to be offset by the cost of driving to said store.

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

GAME has written its own obituary to be honest.

It's always been overly greedy.

 

[kiphalfton]

GAME do it as well and charge full whack when you point out its now second hand as it is open they give you some shit.

To be honest cannot remember the last time I frequented a GAME as like I say they've retreated into Sports Direct shops where I live and not one near to me.

GameStop does the same thing when you point out you want a sealed copy. Must be some sort of BS management drills into their head during training (do this, that, etc., lest you want to be disciplined).

I used to go there a lot. They had some absolutely killer trade promos, and used game sale promos, but it's mostly dried up in the past year or two.

Sounds like the final chapter for gaming specialty stores is being written. Probably would have been inevitable eventually, but I do think the corporate growth / greed mentality caused early onset of the final illness. The benefits of buying used games in stores seem to be offset by the cost of driving to said store.

No point buying online either, if it's like GameStop; they charge $11 for shipping, if under $79 threshold.