Fruity Insanity Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) Me? Hm... probably... no... uh... well... aha! I'll get both. :) First the download, then the cartridge. But if I had to pick one, then I'd probably pick the download. (<- I can't lose it then. Well, unless I lose my 3DS...which I hope never happens.) When it comes to Fire Emblem, nothing will stop me! Yet, I still didn't get the Limited Edition Fire Emblem 3DS... (It's on my shopping list, though.) Edit: There. Now I added the option "both." (For those of you who absolutely have to get it the second it comes out, but want the cartridge, too.) Edited January 5, 2013 by fireemblemfan4ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onestep Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Ideally, I'd like the cartridge. I am however, exceedingly impatient with regards to this game and would probably murder someone if I knew it was out and I didn't have it. So the eShop download. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasori Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I'm still old fashioned I guess since I prefer to have the cartridge and the box somewhere in my room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miscellany Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 My wireless isn't compatible with the 3ds, so cartridge it is. ...the artbook is a nice bonus, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quick Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 If I decide to preorder this game, obviously cartridge because of the artbook, and Eshop download if that is cheaper and I didn't preorder it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Book of Ereshkigal Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Cart. I just like having a copy, +plus artbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodski Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Cartridge, It would take FOREVER to get it off eShop, Plus I'd like a physical copy of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chibster Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I'd rather have a physical copy, because I love collecting the boxes and plus, we get the pre-order bonus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CinderSkye Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I usually go with eShop, but cartridge this time since I want the preorder goodies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just call me AL Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) Cart. I just like having a copy, +plus artbook. Pretty much this. Not to mention that M rated games would be my main reason for wanting to download a retail game, as it saves the hassle of going through certain procedures otherwise. (That is if there's no other place that has it. Even when I'm buying from someplace that doesn't follow said procedures.) My other reason is if there's a special offer for downloading the game, but such offers are rare. Also, a game's rarity may be a factor in any download purchase. Edited January 5, 2013 by Little Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trickster Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I always loved the feeling of holding that case in my hands when I get the game. It feels so great, after a long wait I can finally hold in my hands. So yeah I'm getting the cartridge for sentimental reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I'd get the cartridge so I can worship it in its raw form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redturtle806 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Eshop. Ehhh I'm lazy, plus then I always have my Fire Emblem game with my 3ds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike-Mike Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) Game cartridge. I'd like to have something pretty for my shelf. That, and because of the lack of a centralized account system. Edited January 5, 2013 by Ike-Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyron Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 both box and pre order bonus to admire download to play asap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redturtle806 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 That, and because of the lack of a centralized account system. This does piss me off though. Get your shit together Nintendo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comet Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I know I'm getting the cartridge for sure to get the book and stare at the box. I might download it for conventional reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightBow Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) I don't really know honestly. Do we even get a digital download? I would say normally the cartridge would be preferable but with this one it's a bit more difficult, since I find the box' look hard to swallow. I mean, if you buy digitally it costs you just as much as if you buy the cartridge even though despite the absence of the material costs. Of course, if they could lower the prices, the cartridges probably couldn't compete anymore. But as it is, the game is linked to the system. I might consider buying an XL on of these days and it would be annoying not to be able to play those games on that one. After all the whole point of handhelds is flexibility and convenience. Edited January 6, 2013 by BrightBow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peppy Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I already pre-ordered it so cartridge it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Tactician Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I already pre-ordered it so cartridge it is. Same here, and also because I enjoy buying cartridges and I'm saving my SD card space for all of the DLC that I'm going to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just call me AL Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) I would say normally the cartridge would be preferable but with this one it's a bit more difficult, since I find the box' look hard to swallow. I mean, if you buy digitally it costs you just as much as if you buy the cartridge even though despite the absence of the material costs. Of course, if they could lower the prices, the cartridges probably couldn't compete anymore. But as it is, the game is linked to the system. I might consider buying an XL on of these days and it would be annoying not to be able to play those games on that one. After all the whole point of handhelds is flexibility and convenience. Downloading a soft copy of a retail game would practically require a substantial amount of storage space to be free in a storage media, though. In this case, I'm just glad downloadable Nintendo software don't take up much space as opposed to... I don't know. Let's just say downloadable Playstation 1/3/Portable games for the sake of examples. But still. Edited January 6, 2013 by Little Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domflo Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I'm buyin' the cardridge, old fashion style. Several reasons: first and foremost, I just like to have something in my hands when I spend 40 bucks for it. Well, not only then, but always, actually. That's why I'm buying CDs, for example. The second reason is that I don't want to lose the game if my console breaks. Had that with that DSi and was lucky to get 20 bucks from amazon because of the downloaded stuff on it. Won't do that again, oh no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sock Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Cartridge. If something bad happens, I'd rather it not happen to the $170+$40 system+downloaded game. It's bad enough losing save data, I don't want to lose the game itself. Although, there's the odd chance I might lose the cartridge. But that I can blame on human carelessness. :D Losing it because of technology screw ups.....UGH. Humans are silly for making faulty technologies! Wait... Ehh, then there's the odd chance the system might blow up or something with the cartridge inside it~ Paranoia, weeeee. Reason #2: I can say I "own" the game if I can hold it physically. x3 MINE! If it's downloaded onto a system....it doesn't have the same appeal. I can't say I "own" OoT or MM or SSB since they are downloaded onto my Wii (as opposed to having the N64 cartridges). "Oh I have them downloaded." "Oh I own them." Disclaimer - Personal opinions are just that: personal opinions. In no way am I trying to convince others to buy the physical cartridge instead of downloading a virtual version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darros Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I think I'd look at pricing. If I can get it on the eShop for a significantly cheaper amount of money I'd get it there, if the difference is minor or there is no difference I'd prefer the game on cart. So it's situational, but I have a preference towards cart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowofchaos Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 That, and because of the lack of a centralized account system. If they had that, I could download copies of the DLC for both my 3DSs, and use my blue FE13 one more often that I usually do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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