Used game debate compromise: Why not TEMPORARILY lock games to the first console they're played on?

[CommieCowboy]

I have a solution to the conundrum of used games cannibalizing developer and publisher profits that will not stripe consumers of their right or rob them substantially of their surplus. The mechanism I would use harkens back to the humble CD key. For the first 3 months following the release of the game, require the owner to put in a code to play the game, and limit play only to the first console into which the code is inputted. Once the 3 month window expires, the game is unlocked and can work on any console, thus allowing for used sales once the developer and publisher has made the bulk of their profits.

 

[Vault101]

what if theyre console isnt connected to the itnernet?

 

[krazykidd]

Lol what will this change? I mean really . Do you think people who buy games used on Release won't wait 3 months to get a game EVEN CHEAPER than they do now? People that don't buy a game on day one at release price DON'T WANT TO buy a game at that price . Making them wait won't change that fact . Even then , people would be appauled by this practice , and might buy games even less . I mean it COULD WORK , but i can see this doing more harm than good .

Here is a better idea . Make a game that does take a day to finish OR make a game people will want to keep/ replay. There can only be used games if someone actually resells it . And what is to stop people from reselling a game anyways to take advantage to some poor sucker? Are we to calculate 3 months for every game that is released? A good way to piss everyone off .

 

[FalloutJack]

How about this: Good economical conditions allow other businesses to pursue capitalistic ventures in order to create competition and growth in the industry.

 

[Baralak]

How about this: Good economical conditions allow other businesses to pursue capitalistic ventures in order to create competition and growth in the industry.

This. Also, how about stores like GameStop give %10 or so of their profits to various devs and publishers.

 

[Smithburg]

I think one problem is if they made it for three months, eventually some company would lock it permanently and then other companies would follow suit

 

[Smooth Operator]

The second this system is established it will end up with perma lock on console.

So how about a solution that doesn't put a shotgun to the customers experience, because the main reason there quick resales happen is lack of content and who might be responsible for that...