GameStop 'Temporarily Pauses' Unlimited Used Games Program

GameStop has suspended its PowerPass program, which offers customers six months of unlimited access to used games. The retail chain told employees yesterday to pull down all signage involving the program and store it in their backrooms, according to two GameStop staff.

[ZaWarudo]

I knew it would be too good to be true.

[ULTp0ltergeist]

I think this is a good thing, shows there is overwhelming support for such program. Meaning they're going to have to scale it and potentially be their mainstay profit revenue which should benefit gamers.

[indysurfn]

Scale it? If you mean like cell phone planes....500 minutes included for $20....1500 for 35$ and unlimited for 80$ then dang! But if it ends up being 29-59 dollars then sweet for some.

for instance:
Depends if you usually buy 12 games a year then this is a terrible deal you could have owned 12. But if you buy 36 games a year and usually finish them in 1;6 weeks then it will save you money.

If this last example was all physical and you trade games back in you would save abuout 30% depending on resale value. I will reserve judement depending on the new deal they come out with.

[InTheZoneAC]

Read my comment above

[ChasterMief]

No

[Sonic_Vs_Mario]

Seem like Gamestop CEO finally realise they're using outdated technology

[2pacalypsenow]

“For those guests who have already purchased the service, we will allow them to bring the pass, and video game they have checked-out, back to receive a full refund,” said the spokesperson. “In addition, we will allow them to pick out any Pre-Owned game for free.”

Damn I should of bought the pass.

[Software_Lover]

Me too.

[InTheZoneAC]

Except it's still going. It's always been a used game return policy that you're able to buy a used game and get a full refund within 7 days. Read a receipt next time.

[addictedtochaos]

That is exactly what the manager of my local GameStop told his bosses at their annual managers conference. When they wanted feedback on this new program he said “Our return policy is better.”

[Summons75]

Except with that if you want to get a used game and it costs more than your current one you need to shell out more money.

[InTheZoneAC]

Yes, but you're only ever spending $55 max, because no used game costs more. This plan you're comparing to isn't a lifetime one time fee.

Very simple, not sure why some don't understand.

[ChasterMief]

What if you want the game for 8 days?

[InTheZoneAC]

I get that math is difficult for some. If the return policy states full refund within 7 days, you simply get a refund within 7. If you want it again, just buy it again after they refund you. You get a new receipt for every return and purchase.

I'm willing to bet people that have gamestops are within 10 minutes driving distance, so it's not too much of a hassle for a one time purchase to get a lifetime of used games.

[rainslacker]

Chances are they are looking to do away with that return policy because too many people use it as a rental service. IMO, the game pass isn't really that bad of a deal. In reality, you could play as many games as you can in the time frame, and not really worry about the 7 day thing. If one were smart, they could even rent an expensive game near the end of the 6 months, then turn it in for a cheaper resub to the subscription.

[YEP414]

They suspended this plan cause of the holiday season and new releases...i bet software companies threatening to boycott gamestop..why buy new games if I have this pass?? It would be changed

[Many-hat5]

I don't think the industry will be keen on this kind of service. Imagine all the effort to inflict MT's on us only for gamers to bypass it. Sounds like an awesome service.

[datriax]

Oh, they discovered it held some value and had to "Gamestop" it did they?

[Gwiz]

LMAO power to the players my ass

[MetalNCarnet]

Sounds to me that is just made no sense to do this since their used game return policy is basically a rental service already.

[InTheZoneAC]

surprised you haven't been downvoted for facts...

[MetalNCarnet]

IKR! Isn't this N4G???

[CrimsonWing69]

Just buy a used game and return it before 7 days, done.

[jjb1981]

So it's somewhat turning back into a blockbuster video?

[ApexWolf22]

Probably realized this would kill new game sales with people sitting back to wait on trade-ins. Atleast I know I'd "RENT" a ton of new releases just because...

[DOOMZ]

Its a bad idea for the company...

[Cartman55125]

I last longer in bed than this program lasted, and I'm a two-pump chump.