I could really care less whether the next consoles block used games or not. I do buy used games from time to time, but I don't really prefer them used. I think people are terrified that new game prices will be ridiculous and stay high price years after release, but I think it would end up being a good thing. I think it could spark a culture change in the price points of games / the amount of sales we see / and the way add ons and DLC are handled. At the end of the day those companies still have to earn your money. They know if they don't give you some incentive to buy game "X" that you probably won't. I truely think it could be a good thing for the gaming industry. Now to prepare my flame shield...