DNA is $9.99 on PSN (For used/rented copies)

[bases1616]

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN (For used copies)

EA will do whatever they can to get some extra money out of you. But $20 for some updated DNA. The used game will not even be down to $40 or so for months. Just imagine going to GameStop paying $55 for a used copy and find out you need to pay another $20 if you want updated rosters.
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[Glenn33]

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN (For used copies)

Why do you guys care so much about "casual" gamers? Sucks for the "casual" gamer that he will buty a used copy and can't get daily updates - oh well. but then again - the casual gamer is more likely to be less savy and will buy a title used new even after 1 month of release. The casual gamer is more likely to fork over $55 for a used copy and then an extra $20 dor DNA because they don't know better....and won't complain either.

So exactly why should I care about the plight of the casual gamer? And why should I care if EA gets richer? i don't loose sleep when Microsoft charges me $200 for a Vista and I sure am not going to bash EA for charging $20 to thiose who don't buy the game new.

[DolfanDave]

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

so you rathern spend 55 on a used game then spend 5 exgtra on a brand new disc never been touch that comes with the free dna

i understand getting a used game when it drops to like 25 but to 55 that is just cheap buddy.

The reason people buy used is simple if they go to Gamestop unless their policy has changed in the past few months. When you buy a used game and you don't like it you can return it for the full price you paid for it. But, if you return a new game that has been opened you must sell it back to them for 40% or more lost. So actually buying an EA game new might be a foolish investment if you are on the fence and this is the best way to maximize your potential investment without any risk of losing money. So technically a used game is a better choice period than a new game because you are saving more than $5 potentially because there is no risk of any depreciation as it is with a new game.

[Millennium]

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

The reason people buy used is simple if they go to Gamestop unless their policy has changed in the past few months. When you buy a used game and you don't like it you can return it for the full price you paid for it. But, if you return a new game that has been opened you must sell it back to them for 40% or more lost. So actually buying an EA game new might be a foolish investment if you are on the fence and this is the best way to maximize your potential investment without any risk of losing money. So technically a used game is a better choice period than a new game because you are saving more than $5 potentially because there is no risk of any depreciation as it is with a new game.

So, because you want to get one over on Gamestop by "renting a game for free", you are mad that you have to pay $20 on DNA.

You guys get better and better each time you find a reason to be against this.

[DolfanDave]

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

So, because you want to get one over on Gamestop by "renting a game for free", you are mad that you have to pay $20 on DNA.

You guys get better and better each time you find a reason to be against this.

I was just stating a sound reason people buy used versus new. Instead of attacking me on a position that I didn't even give you . But since you assumed wronged let me just say that I never intended to buy Live or have anything against EA as they are a business and if anyone have a problem with the way a business does something just don't give them your money. Just trying to enlighten those who couldn't understand why you would buy used versus new. When it comes to games I buy new but cars I buy used because I save money and don't lose depreciation quicker. But this forum has gotten worst when you have admins blasting a poster about something he never said. But oh well just because you are an admin doesn't mean you have to think before you write.

[bamalam]

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN (For used copies)

i havent read thru all these posts so sorry if i am repeating, but the $20 price tag for used copies of live will hurt the people who buy a new copy of live and then want to sell it later.

ea is taking these people for $20 more, because now gamestores are gong to give you $20 less on your trade-in. they wont give ~$35 and sell for 55. they willgive you~$15 and sell for $35. they arent going to eat that cost. they will pass it on to the gamers.

so the very folks that support ea and buy new are getting screwed.

unless you plan on buying and keeping the game , i would think twice before buying. i am now on the fence about buying, because i generally resell ea games. $20 less on resale , i may wait for live 2010.

[Millennium]

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

I was just stating a sound reason people buy used versus new. Instead of attacking me on a position that I didn't even give you . But since you assumed wronged let me just say that I never intended to buy Live or have anything against EA as they are a business and if anyone have a problem with the way a business does something just don't give them your money. Just trying to enlighten those who couldn't understand why you would buy used versus new. When it comes to games I buy new but cars I buy used because I save money and don't lose depreciation quicker. But this forum has gotten worst when you have admins blasting a poster about something he never said. But oh well just because you are an admin doesn't mean you have to think before you write.

I wasn't blasting you. I was blasting the fact that I you posted that the reasoning behind buying a used game from Gamestop is because you can return it. If you are buying a used game because you know you can return it, you are doing it to get one over on Gamestop, and you should pay the $20 to pay for the extra features.

And you don't have to be a martyr against an administrator. I was making a point in regards to your stance. I wasn't taking any shots at you.

[Jano]

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN (For used copies)

True bamalam that's why nowadays I almost never buy games unless I know for sure I will keep them. The trade in value for games has gone down a lot recently.

I mean yesterday I traded in both NBA and College hoops 2K8 and all I got was 11$. I know there not the most recent releases but you would think I could get more money for games of that caliber. If the trade in value was like it used to be I would have gotten at least 10$ or more for each of those games.

As of right now I only have 2 games GTAIV and COD4 because those 2 have had a long lasting value to them. I'm waiting on SR2 and 2K9 other than that I'm probably going to rent every other game I want to play. I may end up buying a new copy of Live at a later date though if I really like it.

[DolfanDave]

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

I wasn't blasting you. I was blasting the fact that I you posted that the reasoning behind buying a used game from Gamestop is because you can return it. If you are buying a used game because you know you can return it, you are doing it to get one over on Gamestop, and you should pay the $20 to pay for the extra features.

And you don't have to be a martyr against an administrator. I was making a point in regards to your stance. I wasn't taking any shots at you.

Again, I was only explaining why someone would buy used versus new. Since alot of people didn't understand why you would do so. I wasn't talking about paying $20 for anything. My post wasn't about Live,DNA, whether someone was 'getting over on Gamestop' or EA Sports. I am stating to many posters to why some people spend $5 less for a used game period. Now with EA new policy of locking a code with a gamertag your only option is to buy new or don't buy at all. If you don't like their new policy don't support them plan and simple or if you have no problem then buy it new and this is a non issue. But this is getting away from my original posting which was to educate and not take sides either way. Nothing more or less but if you say it wasn't directed at me then I apologize just refrain from the word "you" in the future when replying.

[jewelz1132]

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

so..for xbl people, you pay with MS points?

[MassNole]

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

Just wanted to post what I did in the other thread:

"when you buy the game, you get a card. The card has a code.

If you buy NBA LIVE 09 used, you'll have to pay for the code via XBL or PSN for NBA LIVE 365."

Way to screw your consumers.

[dave374]

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN

Way to screw your consumers.

People who buy EA's games used aren't EA's customers - they're EB's customers, Gamestop's customers, etc...
EA doesn't make a dime off used games.

[PrettyT11]

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN (For used copies)

I think people are missing the whole point behind the used game thing. Yeah EA isn't making any money of the used game sale but they did make the initial sale. But the whole reason why a game becomes a used one is because the original customer felt that in one way or another the game that they purchased wasn't worth the money. You ever wonder why Live always has twice as many used copies on the shelf than 2K?? Or why games like Gears of War or GTA don't have hardly any used copies?? It's because they make a quality game and the customers feel like its worth their money. Most of the people who buy used games buy them because they don't know if the game is worth the full money for it. If EA made a better game then there would be less used copies out there.

Secondly EA has sold MILLIONS on copies of NBA live do you actually think the couple of thousand of used copies have hurt their bottom line. The fact is they outsell 2K every year. If they made the game of that quality they would sell even more and less people would get rid of it.

Lastly people are missing the point of how this affects the people that rent the game. EA has already made their money off these copies. Blockbuster, Gamefly, and all the other rental companies PURCHASED THEIR COPIES FROM EA. Thats how they work. They buy the games then rent them out. So they aren't losing any money there. People are trying out their game and fetures to determine if they like it or not. Now they can't access the NUMBER ONE SELLING POINT OF THE GAME. That is wrong any way you slice it. Maybe the renter wants to hold the game for a week or two from Gamefly and see how the DNA is handled. Now he can't and they only way he can find out is he he goes and gives EA 60 bucks or buy the DNA for 20.

[MassNole]

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN (For used copies)

Excellent post, I agree 100%.

This is nothing more than EA finding a way to be greedy while putting out what will likely be another dud of a product.

[Millennium]

Re: DNA is $19.99 on PSN (For used copies)

Again, EA is a business. They want people to buy their game from them, not second hand purchases from Gamestop, Blockbuster (because normally people that rent keep the game from there), Gamefly, etc.

You can''t possibly expect me to believe that if you ran a business you would want people to buy your product at a discount from other places.