We are in a time where physical entertainment products are becoming less and less, and this is reflected with the first release of movies and music when launched on platforms dedicated to digital. Process that has been reaffirmed in the face of a new rumor, which will confirm a particular store as one that is already going out of business regarding items that can be touched.
mentioned from 2024 This plan will be started by the famous electronics chain known as Best Buy, but the important thing here is that they carry products like musical instruments, cell phones, televisions, cameras and more. It’s not clear if it will be just video games and movies or if it will be like an online store that no longer rents huge store space.
This corresponds to something that happened three years ago Mexico Something curious happened, due to which the chain withdrew from the market, and it may be because the price of the product was quite high for the average consumer in the country. Even in their final months they made a bargain in which video games, series, phones and other devices were destroyed by those who took them wholesale.
This is worrying to a certain extent, since if what is mentioned in the rumors is fulfilled, then other stores of style may follow the example and it means that since the companies will have nowhere to put their games, perhaps they will consider leaving. For digital side only. At least that’s comforting the amazon It moves products without any problem and in large quantities.
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As a result of the rumors spreading on the web, the store has already issued its statement that they are going to carry out this strategy, but there is one detail, which is that they are going to stop selling both online and physical stores. It will be DVD and Blu-ray Disc only, whether for series or movies. They assured that the video games are still being sold and that they have no plans to withdraw from the chain.
Here is part of the statement:
This shift gives us more space and opportunity to bring new and innovative technologies for our customers to explore, discover and enjoy.
As already mentioned, the change will happen gradually from 2024 onwards. And they ensure that electronic devices, cell phones, consoles, musical instruments and more can still be found without any problems.
Through: My Nintendo News
Editor’s note: Best Buy in general hasn’t been a great boom even in its own country, so it wouldn’t be surprising if they stopped selling physical products. However, this may mean that more stores no longer wish to continue selling such accessories.