Gaming Hardware (Automated Purchase and Resale) Bill

A Bill to prohibit the automated purchase and resale of games consoles and computer components; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

17 March 2021

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Gaming Hardware (Automated Purchase and Resale) Bill would make it illegal to use automated software to buy gaming consoles and computer components and to resell them. Its aim is to curb scalpers who use bots and to keep hardware prices fairer for buyers. The bill is currently at its first reading in the House of Commons.

Key Points

Prohibits automated purchasing (bots) and resale of gaming consoles and computer components.
Covers both buying and reselling activities to tackle scalping and inflated prices.
Notes that related provisions (connected purposes) may be included in the bill.
Originating in the House of Commons and currently at the first reading stage in the Commons.

Progress

The bill is in the earliest stage of passage, having had its first reading in the House of Commons. It has not yet progressed to Committee or a second reading.

Who is affected?

Individuals who use automated purchasing bots to buy gaming hardwareOnline retailers and marketplaces selling consoles and computer componentsResellers and scalpers who engage in automated buying and resales of hardwareManufacturers and suppliers of gaming hardware and components

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Gaming Hardware (Automated Purchase and Resale)

1 Jan 1970

This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Wednesday 3 February 2020. It was withdrawn on Tuesday 16 March 2021.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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