Gamers and industry types are both typically quite vocal regarding their dislike of trade-in retailers like Gamestop, who pay fractions of market value for used games that are then on-sold for just below the price of a new, sealed copy. So rather than taking a measly fiver for that DS game you’re done with, why not donate it to a soldier abroad and brighten up his or her recreational time?

Drew Koelher, founder of Trade-ins for Troops:

“I think there are a lot of people that may be interested in supporting in a non-financial way, and it’s a great opportunity to show the world that gamers care about our troops and would want to see them supported while they are away from home.”

This is a fantastic idea - in an environment where knock-off beers are an impossibility, it’s a no brainer that video games are a cherished form of relaxation.

For those who want to donate, games for portable consoles are ideal (for obvious reasons) however any console or PC title is appreciated.

via DS Fanboy

Image via MSNBC

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