It seems as if how we play games is changing more and more by the day. Where once we had chunky cartridges to blow into that also did nothing but get spit all over your game and discs to get our grubby mitts all over, it seems like the industry is embracing digital in a big way. On top of that, while not yet confirmed, it looks likely Xbox will also sell their own disc-less version for the Xbox Series X for a lower price, as they did with the Xbox One S.
However, there is always the option of picking one or the other, or playing both physically and digitally. No license issues or anything of the sort will prevent you from slipping a disc into your console and playing away. The only way to play Angry Birds Star Wars strange example, sure is to buy it physically. Bought a dud, or just want to raise money for a new game? Put a game on eBay and you will likely recoup most of your costs.
CONS: — The effort. How many discs have been lost to the ravages of dust and scratches after being left out due to all the effort? Millions, I bet. Careful owners know to look after their physical games, but it all ties back into the previous point about effort.
A digital copy is largely not at risk of siappearing unless it is tied to the console like the Wii. As for hard drive storage, I find this to not really be an issue only because I happen to keep a limited amount of digital files actually downloaded.
I have lots of titles on Steam that I got as part of a bundle, but I only downloaded and played the ones I was interested in. As for access, while I like the tactile sensation of switching cartridges or discs, I also find it neat to press a few buttons on my Xbox to start playing a completely different game. This capability feels very futuristic to me, and it makes me understand why Microsoft wanted to emphasize the media versatility of the Xbone at press conferences.
With physical copies, you get to cruise around in a store and look at their selection. Midnight releases also seem exciting. All in all, I love the purchase experience of buying a game at a local store or on eBay. You know who your money is changing hands to. While these trips never resulted in an impulse sale, the potential did entice me. How much games cost is my major reason for waffling on the digital vs physical debate.
For the most part, digital games are too damn expensive. The lack of resale capability means that the content providers got you by the balls. Games like Minecraft stay the same price for years because no one is around to drive prices down after they get tired of it. The PC version has actually increased in price several times. Minecraft might be a horrible example because the game is constantly being improved and updated.
It exists in a weird flux. A version of the game from over a year ago is completely unlike what people play now. However, Minecraft for the recently came out on disc. You can update it whenever you like. This odd combo status makes Minecraft an interesting case study: no definitive version of the game exists, yet you can go out and buy a disc of it.
Physical game prices almost always go down, by comparison. Buying and selling physical copies of SNES, NES, N64, and any other old-school games can be a fun, multi-faceted experience, with some great games occasionally turning up dirt cheap. Nintendo has an iron-tight grip on their digital IP, though, making collecting digital copies of their classics much less budget-friendly than their vintage counterparts. Yet, there are many exceptions. The only trade-off is you do not have the beauty of having an actual cartridge of the game in your house.
There is one other glaring exception when it comes to digital prices: sales. After downloading both of the Arkham games, I looked up their prices online, which were only a few bucks cheaper. I was remiss at not having a case or a manual, but I was also pleased at buying them on a whim at one in the morning. I got to play them right then and there instead of having to wait for some dill-hole to ship them five days later.
Overall, I still prefer physical copies. In contrast to what I might have said a few years ago, I have begun to come around to digital games. It redefines ownership, and not necessarily in a bad way. In the end, I will always buy copies of games that I care about. What does everyone else think? He collects old video games and once lied about owning Ride to Hell: Retribution as a cheap punch line.
The convenience of digital downloads is just to much to pass up on. So many games nowadays requires that you be connected to a server to play, and in order to connect to that server you agree to the companies terms—which they will not hesitate to ban you for violating. I own a physical copy of Chromehounds for the for all the good it does me since they shut the servers down several years ago. I think the debate is more often one of a fear of change.
If console gamers who have never experienced the joy that is a Steam sale had access to such, I think many pro-disk minds will be swayed away. I have started to download a lot more games because of the Xbox live free game downloads twice a month which is more than paying for the cost of Xbox live.
For years I was a console gamer and obviously during that time I was also entirely a physical game owner. Rather you own the disc itself. When I first built my pc, I bought a few games physically because I had no intention of buying digitally. But the reality of it was that when I put in the disc, what ended up happening was that they all just gave me a key for steam and a few could be used as a install source.
More often you will find that you and your friends will all own a copy of the same games and play together online in multiplayer mode.
Because of the frequency of online gaming borrowing games to your friends is becoming less frequent for many people. If you live in a small space and want to avoid clutter digital games will be a very attractive option. Digital copies are also a great way to go if you like the convenience of downloading the games and not having to go to the store or wait in long lines.
However, if you want the option of being able to sell the games late you will want to stick with physical copies. Everyone is different and truth be told most of us will end up with a game library that is a combination of both digital and physical video game titles.
That being said, one of them is probably a better fit for you than the other. Hopefully, this article helped you decide which one is best for you.
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