GameDaily.biz Feature: Do Mandatory Console Game Bundles Violate Anti-trust Laws?

A phenomena of the recent three console launches (Xbox 360, PSP, DS, PS3 and Wii) is the mandatory bundling foisted on gamers by retailers looking to cash in on the extremely high demand for these consoles on launch.

GameDaily.biz has a feature article “Predatory Packaging: Are You Being Illegally Forced into Buying a Mega Console Bundle?“ on this topic is worth a read.

According to Bob Freitas, a technology and antitrust litigator and partner in Orrick’s Silicon Valley office, it’s possible that these bundles could violate certain anti-trust laws, but it’s not highly likely he explained.

Source: GameDaily.biz

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