Retailer Best Buy has begun a local test program that will allow customers to buy new games for the price of a used copy at competing stores.

The program was spotted at a West Jordan, Utah store by a CheapAssGamer forum member. A store billboard (pictured left) says that it will price match new games at used prices from GameStop or Game Crazy.

Joystiq later reached Best Buy for comment, with the company confirming that the test is limited to the West Jordan area.

Best Buy is currently testing its own used game kiosks. The automated machines will allow for the buying and selling of used games.

Retailer Best Buy is testing a new automated kiosk this week that will allow customers to sell used videogames and receive store credit in return.

The program, to be tested in Dallas and Austin stores initially, "allow customers to insert their used games into a kiosk that will scan it for functionality, and immediately issue a voucher that is instantly redeemable for a Best Buy gift card," according to Best Buy CMO Barry Judge.

"We'll also be testing the sale of used games in those stores, and some of the kiosks will even rent games and movies," added Judge.

Best Buy previously tested used game kiosks in 2005, but has yet to roll out a nation-wide solution.

Competitor Wal-Mart is currently testing its own used game kiosks. The machines accept used games in return for funds added to a credit card, a process that has drawn criticism due to its lengthy processing time.

The retail PC edition of Vogster's "persistent world next-gen shooter" CrimeCraft will only be sold through vendor Best Buy in North America, publisher THQ has announced.

BestBuy.com pre-orders for the game will open on May 31, with retail locations starting to accept pre-orders on June 7. Those that pre-order will get early beta access, a three-day head start on the launch server, and in-game Marc Ecko shoes.

Additionally, Best Buy will provide those that buy the August-due Unreal Engine 3-powered shooter-MMO with two free months of play, discounts on in-game items, and several other "exclusive" in-game clothing options from "real-world fashion labels."