Major game companies switching cases

[UncleBob]

You want complaints that aren't speculation?

I work in retail.  DVDs have been shipping in similar cases for awhile now.  It's not uncommon for us to be unpacking a box of these and find one or two that have been punctured through the plastic wrap, the plastic liner, the artwork and onto the DVD.  And this is before the case hits the shelf for use and abuse by customers.

[csvo2000]

Just came from Gamestop.  Some of the new cases sitting on the shelves, already show damage to the artwork (dents and such).  This comes from people just picking up the game cases.  So what do you think that is going to happen to the used games?  If you want proof the new cases suck, just go down to your local Gamestop.

[AppleQueso]

mm, ick then.

What I'm wondering now is where they got the idea that people just toss DVD cases in the trash to begin with. I don't know of anybody who does this unless the case itself breaks, which really isn't a problem. Seems like an incredibly misguided attempt to go "green" if that's actually their intention.

Then again we all know the real reason they're doing this.

Anyhow I found the company that makes these: http://www.viva-eco-box.com/about.html

If you want, why not give them a piece of your mind? Certainly if they get enough complaints about damage, durability, etc. they might consider at least redesigning their cases.

[Psychlonic]

Basically what I expected, though to be honest I was half hoping to be wrong if it's the direction the industry is going. Who wants to be correct when correct sucks, eh?

[Zelimpdna]

I was under the impression the main reason for doing this was to reduce the weight, saving not only on the cost of shipping, but also the amount of fuel used in transportation.

That makes more sense to me than worrying about people throwing them out.

Although having said that, I do know a few people who put all their DVDs in cd wallets, and although I've told them to give me their empty cases, I'm sure there's plenty out there who just throw them away.

I wouldn't have though anyone would do it with video games though. The people I know who use cd wallets for DVDs still keep their games in the original cases.

It shouldn't be a problem for some time though. If you're buying a new game, which you'd need to to find one of these 'green' cases, and the copy on the shelf is damaged, just tell the person at the counter to get an undamaged copy from the back room. Once it's in your possession, just treat it carefully.
When these cases have been around for a while, and if you're buying a used game, then you'll have problems.

[the7k]

The sad truth is that, yes, there are a lot of people who just throw away their DVD cases. Not a majority. Not even 1%. But still, a lot.

I know this from working at GameStop. Every now and then, we'll have people bring a huge amount of games in without cases - and when I ask, they'll tell me that they just throw them away as soon as they get them.

Of course, I typically regard most of these people as "Creatures Most Foul". They typically bring about 40-50 discs in, and if they're lucky, one of them won't require resurfacing. About 20 of them we can't even take, because the cost to repair them exceeds the trade-in credit. I always tell them to keep their cases because they protect their games, but they never listen. They never listen.

[MisterCreazil]

Of course, I typically regard most of these people as "Creatures Most Foul". They typically bring about 40-50 discs in, and if they're lucky, one of them won't require resurfacing. About 20 of them we can't even take, because the cost to repair them exceeds the trade-in credit. I always tell them to keep their cases because they protect their games, but they never listen. They never listen.

murder them....

[AppleQueso]

The sad truth is that, yes, there are a lot of people who just throw away their DVD cases. Not a majority. Not even 1%. But still, a lot.

I know this from working at GameStop. Every now and then, we'll have people bring a huge amount of games in without cases - and when I ask, they'll tell me that they just throw them away as soon as they get them.

Of course, I typically regard most of these people as "Creatures Most Foul". They typically bring about 40-50 discs in, and if they're lucky, one of them won't require resurfacing. About 20 of them we can't even take, because the cost to repair them exceeds the trade-in credit. I always tell them to keep their cases because they protect their games, but they never listen. They never listen.

geez you'd think they'd care more about protecting these things considering they spent around $30-50 each on them.

Creatures Most Foul indeed

[Falconhood]

Blockbuster used to throw away several hundreds of DVD Cases every Tuesday. I used to stop buy and get a bag for free when i needed them.

[marioxb]

Blockbuster used to throw away several hundreds of DVD Cases every Tuesday. I used to stop buy and get a bag for free when i needed them.

Yeah, me too. I used to work (SNES through GameCube days) at a used game store next to Blockbuster. They replace them with their stupid locking cases, which, by the way are 1 million times better than the hole-filed "green" pieces of crap. We used empty DVD cases to display photocopies of all our games to prevent theft. Assholes would even steal these...

I bought 3 DVDs so far (Family Guy ESB, Hangover, and the old Denzel movie Fallen) that had these worthless "green" (man, I hate that stupid word) cases and I replaced them with regular cases.

As far as current systems, only got a Wii. Anyone know if Nintendo's online shop would still have the REAL cases without those stupid holes in them? I refuse to allow ANY of these "holy" cases in my house. I only own a Wii, don't have any of these cases yet, but I will throw out any I get and replace them with new ones from Nintendo if I still can order regular cases. I guess you can say I'm a bit anal in the fact that all my Wii cases have to be white (even New SMB Wii), without holes AND have the Wii logo inside. I also replaced the one or two cases of games I had without the Wii logo inside.

[dejimus]

so far i have not encountered these abominations on ps3, im hoping that means they are not doing it, it really has been a pain replacing F***ed up 360 and bluray cases and covers becasue of shipping damage.


tales of vesperia, barely had a case when it arrived, ripped and cracked all over.... disgraceful

[Zelimpdna]

What games are shipping with the new cases?
The most recent PS3 game I bought was Darksiders, which didn't have a 'green' case. Latest 360 game would probably be Assassin's Creed II, which doesn't have one either.

Neither does the Family Guy Something Something Something Dark Side blu-ray.

Perhaps Australia just aren't getting these new cases?

[dejimus]

the only "green" blueray cases ive encountered are the bond movies... and technically hulk 

i have a lot of dvd's in the new cases.   my buddy loves them, had to roll up a newspaper and hit him for being a fool, i think he understands why they suck now, haha

if these new cases are gonna become the standard, im hoping amazon takes action and starts packing them more securely for shipment.