GameStop Stock Plunges 18 Percent After 'Modern Warfare 4' Gameplay Reveal Sparks Massive Hardware Recall—Your Old Console Might Be Worthless
If you were planning to trade in your old gaming system to fund a 'Modern Warfare 4' purchase, you might want to act fast. Industry analysts are warning that next-gen graphics requirements for the new release will render most current-generation consoles obsolete within weeks, crashing resale values by up to 40%. Combine that with a surprise recall of faulty cooling fans from the pre-order bundle, and your wallet is about to take a direct hit. Don't be the player paying $70 for a game that your console can't even launch—check your hardware compatibility now before it's too late.