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This is the first time I’ve posted an editorial here on XboxSquad. I wanted to talk to you about a subject that is particularly close to my heart: the gray market.
What is that ? For what ?
I am a staunch opponent of the gray market and will give you my reasons why. Also known as a parallel market, it refers to the sale of products purchased outside of authorized sales channels. In the video game industry, this alternative market basically includes codes for games or services (Xbox Game Pass, etc.), all at a discounted price.
One of the main reasons I’m against this option is that it besides flirting with illegality, it also encourages fraud and counterfeiting
Another big problem is thisLack of warranty and customer support on these scam sites. When you buy a game or console through official channels, you usually get support for technical issues or questions about the product. In addition, there is often no guarantee on the various gray market sites and no recourse in the event of a problem, sometimes it even goes as far as the lack of customer service. You may end up with an already used key without any recourse.
Yes, but I got my game at a cheaper price!
As mentioned above, this alternative market is having a negative impact on the video game industry as a whole. Developers and publishers work hard to create great gaming experiences and deserve fair compensation for their work. Purchasing these products bypasses the official sales channels and deprives creators of legitimate revenue. This can threaten the financial viability of development studios and affect their ability to produce future games.
Finally the gray market can also affect the players themselves. This is because buying game keys on the gray market can lead to later deactivations. It can also foster an environment where players don’t value games and see their true value. All this can lead to a devaluation of the games and, in the long run, a deterioration in the quality of the games offered.
Support developers and stop the gray market!
Overall, this alternative is harmful to the video game industry, developers, publishers, and even gamers. It’s important to support official distribution channels and buy games and services legally. This guarantees a quality gaming experience, the ability to have recourse in the event of a dispute or technical issue, supports game developers and contributes to the health and sustainability of the video game industry.
Unfortunately, if you don’t have enough money to buy your dream game, it’s often best to hack it, as some developers advise..
