Amazon recently announced it is going to dive into the used videogame market long-time dominated by beloved gamer-store and hangout, GameStop. As a gamer, I love this move by Amazon. Not because it will be particularly advantageous to Amazon, but because it provides some much needed competition for GameStop. Realistically, Amazon does not pose much of a threat to the mighty gaming leviathan, GameStop. Gamers demand instant gratification, perhaps more than any other consumer group (Before you deny it, think about how angry you get when load times take “forever”, aka 30 seconds). Die-hard gamers will sacrifice a few extra bucks to get games days sooner and the advice of the GameStop employees. Amazon is not going to take that away. However, it may motivate GameStop to pay consumers more for trade-ins or lower the price of used games. Plus, Amazon will be able to make a few extra bucks along the way. That translates to more games for all; hard core gamers and the casual players as well. A win/win!
That’s just my opinion anyway. And, although mine is the only opinion that matters, I am curious to see what the rest of the gaming community has to say about underweight Amazon strapping on the gloves and going toe-to-toe with GameStop (remind you of Mike Tyson’s Punch Out, anyone?). Do the world a favor and leave a comment or two with your thoughts.
That’s just my opinion anyway. And, although mine is the only opinion that matters, I am curious to see what the rest of the gaming community has to say about underweight Amazon strapping on the gloves and going toe-to-toe with GameStop (remind you of Mike Tyson’s Punch Out, anyone?). Do the world a favor and leave a comment or two with your thoughts.
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