Which factor should be most important if you are considering purchasing a new video game?

Money spent on a video game cannot be spent on something else, so a careful buyer should consider the opportunity cost: the best alternative use of that money. The quality, popularity, and number of games may matter, but they do not account for what you would give up by making the purchase. Therefore, the most important factor is the other things you could do with your money instead.

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