[Firebuble]

if i bought a multiplatform game like, gta 4, skyrim, PES, etc... and then a get a copy of that game but for another platform, is that piracy?

[BobbyBangin]

Originally Posted by Firebuble if i bought a multiplatform game like, gta 4, skyrim, PES, etc... and then a get a copy of that game but for another platform, is that piracy?

Depends on who you ask. If you ask $ony, they'll tell you that buying a used game from game stop is piracy at it's worse. That's why they're pushing for the success of online gaming so that all future games will have to be activated online and can't be used on another console. If you ask the FBI they'll tell you than ANY unauthorized reproduction is piracy. What we know is that it's legal to make a back up of property you own. I would say it's piracy. And that's coming from the Captain of the Seas.

[H3avyRa1n]

Originally Posted by 70X1C when you live in a part of the world where there are no shops that sell top selling games and u are not allowed to use credit cards for on-line shopping, the only options is to pirate. not because you dont want to buy the games, but because thats your only option to getting video games.

there are plenty of places from where you can buy all the top games and they are just a click away. You can even find deals where you don't even have to pay shipping.
Just out of curiosity, howcome aren't you able to use your credit card?

[getout]

Originally Posted by Firebuble if i bought a multiplatform game like, gta 4, skyrim, PES, etc... and then a get a copy of that game but for another platform, is that piracy?

That is somewhat of a "grey area".

But what about a scratched game (=broken) or a music cd or whatever. In my opinion, you should be able to return it and buy a new one at the production cost of the game since you already paid for the copyrights...

multiplatform games should be similar. But this is much harder to "enforce" since you don't return your original copy and you could give it to a friend or something.

[H3avyRa1n]

Originally Posted by getout But what about a scratched game (=broken) or a music cd or whatever. In my opinion, you should be able to return it and buy a new one at the production cost of the game since you already paid for the copyrights...

interesting point.

[fanboysarestupid]

Originally Posted by Firebuble if i bought a multiplatform game like, gta 4, skyrim, PES, etc... and then a get a copy of that game but for another platform, is that piracy?

I have RDR on Xbox 360 and PS3, both authentic copies so how would it be piracy?

[Wolfie708]

Originally Posted by fanboysarestupid I have RDR on Xbox 360 and PS3, both authentic copies so how would it be piracy?

He means unofficial copy lol

[harryoke]

everybody at some time has breached copyright rules....if jesus christ was to rise again even he would find it hard to live by the strict copyright rules...and he would be cast down into hell like all the rest of us dirty little sinners.

[japsander]

Originally Posted by getout That is somewhat of a "grey area". But what about a scratched game (=broken) or a music cd or whatever. In my opinion, you should be able to return it and buy a new one at the production cost of the game since you already paid for the copyrights... multiplatform games should be similar. But this is much harder to "enforce" since you don't return your original copy and you could give it to a friend or something.

you didnt pay for the copyright though.
you payed for the physical media which has code on it.
if you owned the copyright then you would be free to copy and resell the copies as often as you liked.
as you purchased the disc it is up to you to look after the physical state of it

some places offer a replacement policy. lucasarts is one of them

Originally Posted by lucasarts Replacement CD-ROM There is a 90-day warranty on all of our products. If the media furnished with your product is defective, you may return the CD(s), along with a photocopy of your original receipt within 90 days of purchase and receive a free replacement of the defective item(s). After 90 days from the date of purchase (or if the CD/documents/manual has been accidentally damaged) you must send in the defective item(s) plus a check or money order to cover the replacement costs. The fees are as follows: Replacement CD's cost $5.00 Replacement Sony PlayStation2 CD's cost $15.00 Replacement Sony PlayStation 3 CD's cost $15.00 Replacement Sony PSP UMD's cost $15.00 Replacement Nintendo GameCube mini CD's cost $15.00 Replacement Nintendo DS cartridge's cost $15.00 Replacement Nintendo Wii CD's cost $15.00 Replacement Microsoft Xbox CD's cost $15.00 Replacement Microsoft Xbox 360 CD's cost $15.00 Replacement Documents and manuals $7.50 per item NOTE: To receive replacement media, you must send in the damaged CD-ROM/DVD. To qualify for the 90 day limited replacement warranty, you must send in the receipt that clearly states the date of purchase. All checks and money orders must be in U.S. funds and drawn from a U.S. bank.

im pretty sure all game publishers offer similar

[thebear009]

I download movies and the odd game but I also go cinema every Sunday and buy the good movies on bluray and buy games on the xbox that I want to use online so it evens itself out lol