Likely against what many publishers and developers would like, media retail giant HMV is soon going to be selling and buying used games, calling the service "Re/Play". Good news?

Entertainment retailer HMV will allow customers to trade-in games for any other products in store – including Blu-ray movies, MP3 players and other items.

Kicking off this Friday, the chain will offer second hand sales across approximately 160 stores, offering credit for PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PSP, Xbox 360, DS and Wii formats.

"HMV Re/Play further underlines HMV's growing credentials as a games specialist, and enhances the credibility of our games offer through extended range and by providing a strong value proposition to our customers," commented Tim Ellis, head of games for the retailer.

"This represents a great deal for our customers, as well as for our industry, as we believe it will help to drive footfall and stimulate increased sales of new games releases and hardware, as well as other entertainment products available from HMV."

chautemoc via gamesindustry.biz »