For example I bought injustice digitally and will buy diablo and elder scrolls online digitally. Games such as; thief, dragon age, ect I will buy physically so that I can resell them when finished. Disc, file sizes are crazy and I like to collect games and someday I will be able to display them all.
I'd buy digitally on my PS4 if the prices were comparable, as it stops my toddlers wrecking my discs. I understand Sony can't blatantly undercut the High Street, as nobody would give them shelf space, but why are games so much more online, with no manufacturing, distribution or retailer's cut to pay?
Things get worse once you pass the new release cycle. Prices drop considerably after a couple of months, yet the digital price remains the same. The only time any significant discounting happens is during a sale, and even then prices remain at high street levels. Depends on the type of game. If it's multiplayer focused and is I game I might come back to play a match here and there then I'll probably go digital.
Otherwise I'll go with whichever is cheaper. My main digital purchase so far was Battlefield 4 and that took forever to download and be playable to any meaningful extent so that definitely hampered my excitement about buying digitally.
I bought most of my games digitally on the ps3 and it got to be quite tedious to delete and re-download random games i felt like playing. Plus these games are all huge. Pondering going all-digital. Right now I go disc for day 1 purchases and digital for sales. So many people are against even the possibility to do so in those situations as bad.
Speaking of robbery. Have you ever lent a game out to a friend or family member and never gotten it back? What about actual robbery where somebody takes without permission one of your games. Barring getting it back from the one who stole it or the one who never gave it back, you are either out a game or the money to re-buy it.
What about when the game is damaged or lost? Out the game or the money to re-buy it. As gaming is progressing, chances are discs are going to be discontinued. Disc media, even blu-ray media is incredibly cheap everything considering. Even when you account for media quality and go for a good brand of media it costs a lot less for the same amount of space for flash.
I know this article is a year old. I just did a search for Digital Vs Disc after being prompted with the choice. The main reason I buy Digital copies of a game is the savings benefit. Sure, the price is the same for most households. I own two PS4 consoles so my wife and I can play games together on two separate screens. If I buy digital, I can download the same game to both consoles and play them simultaneously on two accounts.
You must be logged in to post a comment. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Video Games. Prev Article Next Article. Doing so takes an explicit comparison between both the good and bad qualities of each medium… Ownership The physical copy camp rightfully emphasizes how important it is to fully own your game.
You also own digital copies forever. There is no such thing as digital resale. Which brings me to my next point… Storage and Access Storing physical games honestly feels like a minor point. Overall, loading up games from your couch is a nifty gimmick, but definitely not a deal breaker. Buying Experience This topic is a major sticking point for both camps.
PS4 Editorials 3 weeks ago. Editor's picks 3 weeks ago. Best Games August 28, Editor's picks August 18, PS4 Editorials August 17, PS4 Editorials July 21, August 28, Discs can get scratched, lost, cracked, stolen, and any of a dozen other things that read like a list of disasters not covered by your car insurance. If you lose a disc, you lose the ability to play that game. With downloads, however, your games are totally safe, with or without insurance.
The biggest thing that physical discs still have going for them is the secondhand market. When I was younger I used to rely a lot on secondhand games. There are some complex workarounds bandied about online, but nothing as simple as just handing your friend a disc. Instant access to new releases: For hardcore gamers who want to get the latest releases as soon as possible and even test pre-releases, going digital is the best option.
Convenience : For those who play up to 5 games in one gaming session, putting down the DualShock 4, getting off the seat and changing game discs every now and then can be inconvenient. With digital copies, you can always re-download your games whenever you want.
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