Aly Zaroon Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) by Alex Rubens MAY 30, 2013 As of right now, it’s still unclear exactly what Microsoft will do to curb used game sales, but whatever it is, Take-Two wants in. At the Cowen Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick commented on Microsoft’s rumored strategy for used-game sales on Xbox One, “There’s no question that if Microsoft has figured out a way to tax used games, then we should get paid, too. It’s hard to imagine why they should and we shouldn’t.” The benefit of charging a fee for used games is to recuperate the costs that the publisher loses, not Microsoft. Fortunately for Take-Two, its focus is on releasing quality content that urges players to hold onto their games rather than punishing others for taking advantage of a cheaper price point. “Let's make sure to give people DLC, often free, three or four weeks out; which is the time you're at risk for them trading in their game,” he continued. “If you can keep the game in consumer's hands for 8 weeks, you almost don't care anymore about used game sales because it's the first 8 weeks that really nail you.” Zelnick expressed his interest in Take-Two being able to participate in used game sales through Xbox One and PlayStation 4, but didn’t seem very excited at the prospect of being left out. Our view about used games has been, as opposed to whining or figuring out ways to punish the consumer for buying used games, we've figured out we better delight the consumersaid Zelnick. If the rumors pan out to be true and Microsoft does end up charging to play used games, it will be interesting to see where that money will go, especially with Sony coming out this week to clarify that the PlayStation 4 is a games console ‘first and foremost.’ Source: Gamespot You must be logged in to post Why i posted here i think this is something to do with gta v here Edited May 31, 2013 by Aiden Pierce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky32 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Weasely bastards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blood_Money Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 $$$$$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corndawg93 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 This has nothing to do with GTA V, so shouldn't this be in the gaming chat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSpooge Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 by Alex Rubens MAY 30, 2013 As of right now, it’s still unclear exactly what Microsoft will do to curb used game sales, but whatever it is, Take-Two wants in. At the Cowen Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick commented on Microsoft’s rumored strategy for used-game sales on Xbox One, “There’s no question that if Microsoft has figured out a way to tax used games, then we should get paid, too. It’s hard to imagine why they should and we shouldn’t.” The benefit of charging a fee for used games is to recuperate the costs that the publisher loses, not Microsoft. Fortunately for Take-Two, its focus is on releasing quality content that urges players to hold onto their games rather than punishing others for taking advantage of a cheaper price point. “Let's make sure to give people DLC, often free, three or four weeks out; which is the time you're at risk for them trading in their game,” he continued. “If you can keep the game in consumer's hands for 8 weeks, you almost don't care anymore about used game sales because it's the first 8 weeks that really nail you.” Zelnick expressed his interest in Take-Two being able to participate in used game sales through Xbox One and PlayStation 4, but didn’t seem very excited at the prospect of being left out. "Our view about used games has been, as opposed to whining or figuring out ways to punish the consumer for buying used games, we've figured out we better delight the consumer," said Zelnick. If the rumors pan out to be true and Microsoft does end up charging to play used games, it will be interesting to see where that money will go, especially with Sony coming out this week to clarify that the PlayStation 4 is a games console ‘first and foremost.’ Source: Gamespot You must be logged in to post Why i posted here i think this is something to do with gta v here No this has nothing at all to do with GTA V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aly Zaroon Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 If this not related to gta v then move it or delete it have it your way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSpooge Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 If this not related to gta v then move it or delete it have it your way. What do you mean IF NOT? IT"S OBVIOUSLY NOT!? If I had it my way I'd move you to a Disclosed Location where you'd be locked in a Box 10,000 Feet Under the Sea.. JOKES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Game2048 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) This is not surprise for me. Take-Two still has big revenue from GTA IV sales. Their games are relevant for many years Edited May 31, 2013 by Game2048 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Luke Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 *inb4 lock* I'm glad they've even said something. MC have no intention of giving developers the money of trading used games. Just a scam lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSpooge Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 ON TOPIC - NONE OF THIS IS EVEN CONFIRMED! But let's all just be sheep and believe everything we hear Guys! Did you hear? Eminem died this morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reform Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 *inb4 lock* I'm glad they've even said something. MC have no intention of giving developers the money of trading used games. Just a scam lol. False. sharing the cut with devs is one of their primary tactics in bringing devs to their console instead of sony's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Luke Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 *inb4 lock* I'm glad they've even said something. MC have no intention of giving developers the money of trading used games. Just a scam lol. False. sharing the cut with devs is one of their primary tactics in bringing devs to their console instead of sony's. Think what you wish. They won't do it for free though. Personally, don't think devs will fall for it anyway. A lot of people are off put by Xbox 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Nixon Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 capitalism woo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gtaghost22 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 “Let's make sure to give people DLC, often free, three or four weeks out; which is the time you're at risk for them trading in their game,” he continued. “If you can keep the game in consumer's hands for 8 weeks, you almost don't care anymore about used game sales because it's the first 8 weeks that really nail you.” Interesting. So, we might get a DLC or two (or 3 if we're really lucky) free of charge for GTA V? Good to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GANGSTA26-VERCETTI Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Microsoft just want to be the guys who get this ball rolling, and take some sort of advantage: money.. money.. money... and it does not surprise me that take two want in on this, because they sure love their money. XBOX ONE THREAD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Moved to Gaming Chat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dornon2 Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 It was said that the used game fee would go to Microsoft and the publisher. It wouldn't be just Microsoft recouping money on it, but only taking some and then giving the rest to the publisher of the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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