Quoted from underlord:It's great for the next generation buyers, our younger set. They can afford some great titles now.
Frees up stern programmers to work out finished code! Always a bonus.
Will keep Sterns employees busy for a long time to come.
However, bad news, resale value may take a hit.
For me personally I could care less about the resale value. I bought my NIB games to play them. Not as an investment. Anyone that thinks pinball machines are a good investment should have their head examined.
They are a hobby and a novelty. Would you by a $5000 car as an investment?
Meant to be played and enjoyed. Not hoarded in hopes that one day they will increase in value.
Everything depreciates in value. A very very few select things become worth more later. If you buy something and hold onto it because you like it, and its value goes up thats a bonus. But if are buying because you think you can sell it later at a profit you might as well just hit a casino or spend the money on lottery tickets.
This is a hobby not the stock market.