Used/Rented games + PS3 = Bad?

I've bought basically nothing but used games for my Gamecube for years, without any sort of problem. The other day though, someone says, "Yeah I never buy used games; I recently found out that that's the worst thing you can do for a system."

This isn't the case for PS3, is it? My bro just bought BioShock used, and I just want to make sure it wont be messin' up muh PS3. I kinda think it wouldn't matter, but still. Better safe than sorry, am I right? :'D

Wow, so one person says something is true you have to automatically accept it? Sad. How can buying a game used ruin your system? It is no different than buying a new game and as long as it isn't smeared with dog **** then it will play exactly the same as a new game._Pinbot_

Wanting to double-check it doesn't mean I accepted it as fact, I just wanted to find out more. I didn't see any logical reason why it should cause any problem, but he seemed pretty adamant.

[QUOTE="_Pinbot_"]Wow, so one person says something is true you have to automatically accept it? Sad. How can buying a game used ruin your system? It is no different than buying a new game and as long as it isn't smeared with dog **** then it will play exactly the same as a new game.Superlink517

Wanting to double-check it doesn't mean I accepted it as fact, I just wanted to find out more. I didn't see any logical reason why it should cause any problem, but he seemed pretty adamant.

He prolly meant that if you buy a used game the video game company doesn't get any money for it. Like if you bought mgs4 used konami doesnt get a cut. Only gamestop or the store that sells used games makes money off of it. That is why people are pissed at gamestop for buying a game from you for 15 bucks and selling it back at like 54 bucks. People are saying used ps3s game tend to be a better deal since the bluray discs are scratch resistant.

Wow, so one person says something is true you have to automatically accept it? Sad. How can buying a game used ruin your system? It is no different than buying a new game and as long as it isn't smeared with dog **** then it will play exactly the same as a new game._Pinbot_

Used games suck. At least you could be decent enough to buy a new copy of the game, so developers actually make something off it.metalgear-solid

I've bought basically nothing but used games for my Gamecube for years, without any sort of problem. The other day though, someone says, "Yeah I never buy used games; I recently found out that that's the worst thing you can do for a system."

This isn't the case for PS3, is it? My bro just bought BioShock used, and I just want to make sure it wont be messin' up muh PS3. I kinda think it wouldn't matter, but still. Better safe than sorry, am I right? :'D

Superlink517

I wouldn't lose any sleep over the issue. Your system will be fine.

No, they have no effect.

Everybody have used games, everytime just check cd's and make sure they are not dirty

By your friends logic you should only put game in the PS3 one time and beat it then throw it away. Does your friend realize that after you play the game 1 time its used.

Weird

Superlink517,

Majority of the games I own are used. Why? It's because of the blu-ray disc. The coating on it is phenomenal. It's nearly scratch proof. You'd have to put it through tons of abuse just to put a scratch on it to make it not work. When you buy a used game, just request to check/inspect the disc before making a purchase. Most stores are fine with it. Normally you'll find dust or finger prints but use a cd wipe cloth to bring it to a shine. It'll be fine. I have a local game store that I get my used games from. I don't buy anything from Gamestop anymore. I don't like the way their employees treat their customers.

I normally buy my games after it has been released for 4 to 5 months. That way I get it for dirt cheap. I'm a gamer & a college student. I need to conserve money anyway I can. I may not be able to support all the Devs that I like now but when I can I will. The 2 games I'm gonna buy at full price will be Final Fantasy 13 & God of War 3. If the reviews for both games bomb horribly, I'd buy them used.

Nope, out of 35 games 10 are used on my collection, blu ray coating makes it really difficult to scratch the games, tough I try to get them new whenever I can.elchiquilin

I buy used games all the time and they work just fine. Like everyone has said though just make sure they are clean. One of the pros also of having a PS3 is Blu Ray discs hold up better against scratches so used should work games are fine. brandon200187

I buy used games all the time and they work just fine. Like everyone has said though just make sure they are clean. One of the pros also of having a PS3 is Blu Ray discs hold up better against scratches so used should work games are fine. brandon200187

I've bought basically nothing but used games for my Gamecube for years, without any sort of problem. The other day though, someone says, "Yeah I never buy used games; I recently found out that that's the worst thing you can do for a system."

This isn't the case for PS3, is it? My bro just bought BioShock used, and I just want to make sure it wont be messin' up muh PS3. I kinda think it wouldn't matter, but still. Better safe than sorry, am I right? :'D

Superlink517

i don't think his friend was talking about a 1 day old "used' game. clearly he ment used as in physical problems like scratches, scuffs, chips, ect. and used games don't only apply to bluray disks since you can play both ps1 and ps2, unless his friend was specifically talking about ps3 games, but even if he was the former still makes a good point

and bluray disks are not invincible, im sure i could scratch one really easy if i tried. oh and one other point id like to make is that blurays are not dvd's or cd's. the whole reason they made blurays stronger is because the scratches affect blurays more!! aka if a dvd and bluray are equally scratched the bluray is less likely to read.

You do realize once you open up the case it's a used game right. Saying Used games screw up your system is like saying buying from Goodwill will give you cancer. FF6fan

[QUOTE="FF6fan"]You do realize once you open up the case it's a used game right. Saying Used games screw up your system is like saying buying from Goodwill will give you cancer. Canvas_Of_Flesh

my preowned work good.. though i can tell there never been played because the original owner left the stickers on from the promotion which was like a week before i bought it

I like buying used because I can return a game if it sucks. You also need to know how to work the Gamestop system so you can profit off of them. Otherwise there are other ways to sell games. I will only buy games new if they are sure things that I want.kakkarott23

Used games suck. At least you could be decent enough to buy a new copy of the game, so developers actually make something off it.metalgear-solid

I buy new games as much as I can, however, I don't think I should pay $60 for something that developers rushed to put out and left incomplete. If it's worth it I'll buy it new, but don't expect me to be a chump and reward people by paying $60 for a $30 game.

I've bought basically nothing but used games for my Gamecube for years, without any sort of problem. The other day though, someone says, "Yeah I never buy used games; I recently found out that that's the worst thing you can do for a system."

This isn't the case for PS3, is it? My bro just bought BioShock used, and I just want to make sure it wont be messin' up muh PS3. I kinda think it wouldn't matter, but still. Better safe than sorry, am I right? :'D

I've bought basically nothing but used games for my Gamecube for years, without any sort of problem. The other day though, someone says, "Yeah I never buy used games; I recently found out that that's the worst thing you can do for a system."

This isn't the case for PS3, is it? My bro just bought BioShock used, and I just want to make sure it wont be messin' up muh PS3. I kinda think it wouldn't matter, but still. Better safe than sorry, am I right? :'D

Superlink517

Unless somebody spit a giant loogie on the disc and you didn't notice when it went into the console...you might get the console dirty...maybe. A game is a game. Hell, the games in your collection are now "used", and they won't break your system if you put them in tomorrow and played.

There is nothing wrong with used games as long as they aren't trashed. Half my PS3 games are used.