Often, certain inventory which would be considered a true bargain in a closeout, such as video game consoles, games and first-party accessories are contractually disallowed from any sort of closeout discount by manufacturers and are often taken back for sale elsewhere at their intended prices.
Manufacturers often prevent closeout discounts on items like video game consoles, games, and first-party accessories that would normally be considered bargains in a clearance sale. These items are typically returned to the manufacturer's inventory and sold at their regular price.