Summary
APlayStationfan has made a strange discovery, finding numerous sealed copies of a single game in a dumpster. The odd find has led otherPlayStationgamers to share similar stories of their own, highlighting an apparently widespread issue.
Dumpster divingis a big deal for some people, with some lucky folks finding abandoned items that can be kept, repurposed, or sold for profit. Dumpster divers have also uncovered some things that probably shouldn’t have been thrown away, which might be the case here, as well.
On Reddit, a user going by trashy-yupp shared theirPlayStation dumpster findof at least nine sealed copies ofHorizon Forbidden Westfor PS4. The user says that they were getting rid of their own electronic trash when they discovered the pile of games and were puzzled by it, asking fellow PlayStation enthusiasts if the games were somehow worthless. However, numerous PlayStation fans have chimed in to indicate that while they’re not particularly special, they should still be worthwhile to gamers who want to playHorizon Forbidden West, as the titles appear to be sealed and in good condition.
Why Were These PlayStation Games in the Trash?
In some instances, there have been finds of old games, unsold merchandise, andgaming consoles dumped in the trashbehind game stores and big box stores like Target. In some cases, they tend to be thrown away because they were unsold or somehow damaged and had to be discarded according to store rules. However, many gamers have pointed out that this is also a technique that’s allegedly used by some unscrupulous employees to steal titles and make a profit. Numerous fans have noted that they have seen or heard of large quantities of games in perfect condition being carefully placed in the trash, often hidden inside other containers, which the dumper then reclaims later on to resell or keep for themselves, depending on the item(s).
If that was the case here, someone is likely upset that their treasure trove was discovered by a random person before they could reclaim it for themselves. It’s not clear if the new owner of all these copies ofHorizon Forbidden Westwill resell them or give any away, but considering they got them for free, chances are they’ll be able to turn a profit even if they sell them for cheap. In any case, while this is a curious find, it may someday become something of the past, as thevideo game industry continues to move away from physical games.
