About the "Games on Demand"

When exactly will this be released? I almost sold my xbox but waited until e3 and is very excited about the new games and new apps for LIVE. Especially the Games on Demand...But when will this actually be available to the public? Like an actual date?

It launches in August. These gamesbetter be cheaper then they are at retail, or im not even going to bother...

It launches in August. These gamesbetter be cheaper then they are at retail, or im not even going to bother...

Shrapnel99

It launches in August. These gamesbetter be cheaper then they are at retail, or im not even going to bother...

whats games on demand ?

again a very good idea from M$, this system would be perfect if it weren't for two very big issues no free online play, and the system is going to breakdown on you sometimes twice a year. regardless i'm looking forward to this as well.

Why would people be looking forward to something that is going to spell the end of the second hand games market (in time) Is going to limit choice and free market bargaining. I don't get it.

Why would people be looking forward to something that is going to spell the end of the second hand games market (in time) Is going to limit choice and free market bargaining. I don't get it.

cockneyscouse

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Why would people be looking forward to something that is going to spell the end of the second hand games market (in time) Is going to limit choice and free market bargaining. I don't get it.

gatsbythepig

I'm not gonna use this. I only buy games when I get a good deal. You can count on sales being nonexistent... NALDOxCORE

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Why would people be looking forward to something that is going to spell the end of the second hand games market (in time) Is going to limit choice and free market bargaining. I don't get it.

[QUOTE="konradak"][QUOTE="gatsbythepig"] Excellent point to not have downloadablegames. I will add that to my list of reasons of why I will always buy tangible media, like cd,dvd or bluray.

zeppelin_64

0.o Wow. Sure, the developers get money for the first purchase. But think about how many pre-owned games get bought? Those are potential buyers of new games that companies lose out on because the customer (understandably) wants to save $5 and buy a pre-owned game. If you buy a game new, the developers get part of the profit. When you buy it used at Gamestop, Gamestop gets the money.

The developers don't get any of it. So yes, the developers don't make a profit on those pre-owned games, just Gamestop. And that means companies like Gamestop take lots of profit away from people who make our games. If you still don't understand, a easy-to-get example: It's like a pirate paying for a movie, then selling it off for cheaper. The people who made the movie get the money for the first purchase, but they don't get any money from what the pirate got for re-selling it for cheaper. Do your homework buddy.

I really hope this isnt the future of gaming. I like having a tangible copy of the games I buy. While flawed, gamestops trading system has come to my aid a few times.

I really hope this isnt the future of gaming. I like having a tangible copy of the games I buy. While flawed, gamestops trading system has come to my aid a few times.

Tht1Guy7780