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GAME anticipates yet more growth for trade-ins, as sector generates 25% of H1 sales

Successful trial sees second hand video game plans rolled out across North America

‘Free’ $30 up for grabs for punters willing to send in their old games

Recession effect surfaces as research shows that gamers are playing more per week than ever before

No plans to replicate the trade-in ‘vending machines’ seen in US stores

Michael Pachter estimates that 100m second hand titles are sold each year

Trade-in vending machines make surprise appearance in some North American stores

NoA president Reggie Fils-Aime says consumers want a ‘brand-new’ experience

COO Terry Scicluna says second hand games are a key attraction for consumers during recession

Online retailer’s entry into the second hand market sees GameStop stock fall 14 per cent

New scheme joins its existing pre-owned offering in US version of online store

North American arm of toy retailer is dipping its toe in the second hand games market

Gaming-orientated webcam tech pledges to allow users to “say goodbye to the mouse, keyboard and joystick”