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Console Players Are Pirates

Posted by Zonk on from the yo-ho-ho dept.

According to a study by Macrovision one in five console gamers is a pirate, or uses pirated software. Interestingly the study, detailed on GamesIndustry.biz, also found that "three quarters of them would have paid for the games if they hadn't been available for free." Coverage also available on IGN.

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  1. Well.. by TelevisioSledgicus · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    If it's any help to Macrovision, I vowed when purchasing my XBox that I'd never buy a single game for it, and have stayed true to my word to this day.

    Don't support consoles.

  2. Re:As a tech-savvy Gamecube owner... by Grey+Ninja · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    No, I actually said that about the Xbox people alone. ;) I mean, I honestly can't think of a legitimate reason for owning an Xbox, given its game library.

    Okay, begin flaming and modding down now. I've got my flame retardant deodorant on. =)