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US retail giant GameStop reminds Microsoft and Sony why it thinks always-online consoles are a bad idea

US retail giant GameStop has moved to remind Microsoft and Sony why it reckons always-online consoles that don’t play second-hand games are a bad idea.In an interview with Forbes, GameStop president Tony Bartel answered questions on one of the hottest topics in gaming: always online next-generation consoles that – potentially – block used games.”There has been a lot of speculation on this topic,” Bartel said. “Console manufacturers understand that recent surveys indicate 60+ per cent of video game consumers would be less likely to purchase a new console that did not play pre-owned games.Read more…