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 Economic slowdown - are u buying less games?

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snipersnake
post Jul 2 2008, 04:10 PM

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pawn shops too. apparently a lot of them get the games from pawn shops.
colt_508
post Jul 2 2008, 04:18 PM

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QUOTE(ooj @ Jul 2 2008, 04:01 PM)
In the US, it's been shown that the videogames industry is recession proof. People still buy games as a relatively cheap form of entertainment. However, for them the game prices are cheap when you consider their spending power compared with ours. And they have a lot of sources for 2nd hand games and game rentals such as Gamefly and Gamestop. Our market is still young with a lot of room to grow.
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just take a example at my place...(SRWK)
blu-ray game just cost bout RM290.. thats 100 more than what i know..
and more worst no such as rental or second hand game..
and thanks for this site..

just order it from shop dealer plus shipping cost and u save RM90... thumbup.gif



sunauto
post Jul 3 2008, 12:27 AM

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For me, the economic slowdown won't prevent me from buying my favourite games but of course, I'll be more selective, I'll buy games which have good replay value.
lawl
post Jul 3 2008, 02:09 AM

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Hi guys. May i know the price of a umd? ori wan..
PhoenixByte
post Jul 3 2008, 05:36 AM

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a hundred something for new one...look at playasia as a guide...usually sellers will use that range plus minus.
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post Jul 3 2008, 04:16 PM

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For me, buying less games isn't because of the economic slowdown directly... It's basically because of the economic slowdown, I can't afford to upgrade my PC to play the current games... therefore I've stopped buying (and playing) a lot of games... another reason for buying less games is because of the economic slowdown, the bosses are working me to death to keep my job and therefore, I don't really have a lot of time to play games... yea, so more or less... because of the economic slowdown, I'm buying less games.

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post Jul 3 2008, 04:39 PM

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Yeah, economic slowdown, more expenses (especially with a family) so my gaming habits are slowing down as well. First game I bought in 4 months is Battlefield BC. I don't mind it, at least gives me some room to breathe till the next killer game comes up.
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post Jul 3 2008, 04:40 PM

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The great thing about games nowwa days is multiplay. i.e GTA 4 you may have finished the game but because u can link up with your friends and play its has longer lasting appeal.

As to the topic I feel that I am now more selective to the titles I wish to purchase and dont be too excited and be driven by impulse.



 

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