DragonLord Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Just as the title suggests. Most games nowadays have an option to download the game directly, so it's quite a convenient way to play games, especially since you don't need to load the disc every time you want to play. On the other hand, physical copies are always nice to have, especially for collection purposes. As with the case of the Wii U, it's nice to be able to play my Wii discs on a newer system with backwards compatibility. Personally, I do both, depending on availability of a game, as well as convenience. What are your thoughts on this? Do you do one, or the other, or both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Envoy of the Beginning Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Digital, unless the DRM makes the physical copy of that game the better option (e.g. the Nintendo 3DS's DRM) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentacotus Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I always get a physical copy. Both for collecting and I have always prefered my games that way. Paritcularly on the Wii U where games and their DLC can get pretty hefty. There is just something about owning something physical with your hard owned money. Sadly I think these days are numbered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuki Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Both, though I won't be mad if it's digital only. It's the smart decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florete Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Usually whichever option is cheaper (so both), though I'm more likely to avoid digital games on platforms where I can't easily transfer to a new device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaMonkey Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I always like to have a physical copy if possible, otherwise digital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinehollow Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Both,though I do prefer physical copies more than digital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Glenn Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) Digital only on PC, and that's primarily because I don't frequently buy full-priced retail games. Elsewise, if it's something I can personally only get digital (VC games that I don't own the original systems for, for example), is offered as a download (Club Nintendo), or is significantly cheaper as digital at one time (Grandia on PSN since the physical copy was like $40 used online and $10-15 digital), then digital, but otherwise physical. Edited January 16, 2015 by Lord Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zera Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Things You Can Do With a Physical Game 1. Buy it new. 2. Buy it used. 3. Play it. 4. Borrow it from a friend. 5. Lend it to a friend. 6. Sell it to a friend. 7. Trade it with a friend. Things You Can Do With a Digital Game 1. Buy it new. 2. Play it. I only buy digital games if they're digital-only or cheaper than the retail version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 If it's only available digitally, then I'll get it digital. Otherwise, it has to be an EXTREMELY low price compared to retail-like it was with Resident Evil a couple of weeks back. Awakening was the exception when it was very difficult to get a physical copy at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belisarius Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 console games always physical. i hate having digital copies of games if its not necessary. virtual console games are kind of an exception to this, though if i can get a decent SNES or N64 cart ill do that first. pc im 100% digital these days. steam is da best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnd Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) Digital. - No import taxes (which are roughly 80% of the total cost, around here); - Doesn't take up space; - Unlimited availability; - No lending/borrowing is a non-issue when you can just buy the games you want; - Used game market is terrible where I live, so I can't save money that way either. On the flip side, there's always the danger you'll lose access to your entire collection for reasons beyond your control. Edited January 16, 2015 by OldMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirie Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I definitely prefer physical copies whenever available. It's weird having to play certain games on certain 3DSes based on which one the game is downloaded on, and I'm not looking forward to having to dick around with system transfers and the like when the time comes to upgrade. Physical games can be simply and easily played on any applicable system, loaned out to friends, resold or traded in, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorena Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 It would be nice to have a physical copy and have a digital back-up copy yourself. Physical copy can actually keep its worth and have utility in future if you ever need to attempt to get money back. My Raidant Dawn investment has already earned me about $20-$30 in value lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike-Mike Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I wrote my thoughts about it, albeit in German, elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ercdouken Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Both. Which version I pick depends on like the price or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SakuraFish Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 When possible, always physical. However, if this means i have to pay much more than for a digital copy or can't even access the game due to regionlocks or something, I just go for the download then. As much as I like to collect the games physical, it's just not worth the extra money imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterIceTeaPeach Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I only play console games and these have to be physical copies. The only exception is FE13, because I got the 3DS Fire Emblem edition. If possible I even try to get a physical copy of games for my consoles, which weren't released outside of Japan (FE12 and Tales of Hearts for NDS). Virtual console games (GBA) are excepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrhesia Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Digital. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentacotus Posted January 17, 2015 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Things You Can Do With a Physical Game 1. Buy it new. 2. Buy it used. 3. Play it. 4. Borrow it from a friend. 5. Lend it to a friend. 6. Sell it to a friend. 7. Trade it with a friend. Things You Can Do With a Digital Game 1. Buy it new. 2. Play it. I only buy digital games if they're digital-only or cheaper than the retail version. You just gave me more reasons to like physical copies more : ] I definitely prefer physical copies whenever available. It's weird having to play certain games on certain 3DSes based on which one the game is downloaded on, and I'm not looking forward to having to dick around with system transfers and the like when the time comes to upgrade. Physical games can be simply and easily played on any applicable system, loaned out to friends, resold or traded in, etc. This is also a huge plus in my book system transfers can get iffy at times especially with not 1 not 2 not even 3 but 4 different models of DS's out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonch Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Good things about Digital: Easy access to buy the games. Never able to be lost(unless you lose the system...) Never have to be worried about something being sold out. More likely to be on sale Things digital is worse at: More expensive takes up lots of space sometimes No way to let someone borrow it. Stuck to the 3ds, meaning if you lose, it's gone. Collecting Personally, I think physical copy is better currently. Maybe one day they're equal. On Pc though; digital is the only way to go haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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