Summary
AnXboxgamer recently purchased a $5 copy of Ubisoft’sRiders Republic, but it arrived while still in the plastic security case. Big box retailers like to lock their games in special plastic boxes that are designed to be unlocked using a specific tool. These anti-theft devices help companies stop potential shoplifters from stealingXboxgames and other products, though they aren’t always 100% successful.
Even with security cases, people have been known to steal games from retailers. Five years ago, aman was arrested after allegedly stealing video games from Walmart, and was sentenced to 60 days in jail and one-year probation. On the opposite end of things, sometimes people have legally purchased a game online from retailers like Walmart, only for the game to arrive while still in its plastic anti-theft case, causing an annoying inconvenience.
This happened recently to Reddit user phamjonny1991, who seemingly purchased a $5.00 Xbox copy ofRiders Republic, a2021 sports game developed and published by Ubisoft.Riders Republicearned mostly positive reviews at the time of its original release, but like many sports games, its value has dramatically diminished over time. Regardless, phamjonny1991’s copy, which appears to have been purchased from Walmart based on the image, arrived while still in the anti-theft box.
Game Arrives While Still in Plastic Anti-Theft Case
This isn’t the first time that a video game purchased online from Walmart has arrived while still in its anti-theft box. Reddit user SavageDarkside found themselves in a similar situation a few years ago. They purchased the PS4 version ofStreet Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection, and it arrived while still in the plastic security case. In the comment section of their post, they revealed that they were able to get the case off using magnets, so perhaps phamjonny1991 can do something similar with their copy ofRiders Republic.
Eventually, anti-theft cases like this will most likely become a thing of the past. It’s no secret that the gaming industry is marching to an increasingly-digital future, with some big-name games skipping out on physical versions entirely. There have been multiple reports ofretailers moving away from physical mediaor at least scaling back the space dedicated to things like DVDs, Blu-rays, and video games. Once physical video games stop being sold in stores, gamers will likely stop running into these kinds of situations.
Riders Republic
WHERE TO PLAY
Jump into the Riders Republic™ massive multiplayer playground! Grab your bike, skis, snowboard, or wingsuit and explore an open world sports paradise where the rules are yours to make—or break.- Battle against over 20 players simultaneously in a massive multiplayer playground.- Compete in an all-out mass start race—collide, grind, and fight your way to the finish!- Customize your character to show off your style to your friends or show up the competition.- Bike, ski, snowboard, or wingsuit through a seamless open world in Career mode or multiplayer events.- Go wild on the heights of iconic US national parks like Yosemite, Zion, and Bryce Canyon.
