Do you still buy hard copies of games?

Dan · May 02, 2015, 12:05:06 PM

Or do you download them?
I'm still in the mindset of going to the store and buying the actual disc.

King pesto · May 02, 2015, 12:08:51 PM

I only buy hard copies.

True Turquoise · May 02, 2015, 12:15:25 PM

So far, all my games, other than 2, are hard copies for my One.

Tackel · May 02, 2015, 12:20:10 PM

Depends.

Mat Cauthon · May 02, 2015, 12:24:00 PM

I like having something solid to my name.
Digital is okay but I prefer hard copies.

Flee · May 02, 2015, 12:29:46 PM

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Ásgeirr · May 02, 2015, 12:32:44 PM

On console yes.

Girl of Mystery · May 02, 2015, 12:39:10 PM

Mainly hard copies, but I'll buy digital if it's a good deal.
2/3 of my 360 collection are hard copies. On Xbone I only have 2 hard copies, everything else is from GwG. On PS4, about half are hard copies, but the digital ones I have for it are non-retail games anyway.

Korra · May 02, 2015, 12:42:22 PM

Quote from: Byrne on May 02, 2015, 12:24:00 PM

I like having something solid to my name.

Girl of Mystery · May 02, 2015, 12:45:08 PM

Quote from: Korra Valentine on May 02, 2015, 12:42:22 PM

Quote from: Byrne on May 02, 2015, 12:24:00 PM
I like having something solid to my name.

Korra · May 02, 2015, 12:47:41 PM

Quote from: Ayy Lemönao on May 02, 2015, 12:45:08 PM

Quote from: Korra Valentine on May 02, 2015, 12:42:22 PM
Quote from: Byrne on May 02, 2015, 12:24:00 PM
I like having something solid to my name.

Verbatim · May 02, 2015, 12:48:24 PM

physical > digital

always

Mr. Psychologist · May 02, 2015, 12:49:02 PM

If it's available on disc, I buy it on disc. If it's not and I really do want the game, I can sometimes put up with digital.

If I had a choice though, hard copy every time without question. I like to own my games, not the license to a game.

Verbatim · May 02, 2015, 12:54:17 PM

Quote from: Mr Psychologist on May 02, 2015, 12:49:02 PM

I like to own my games, not the license to a game.

technically the license is still all that you own even if you have a physical copy

CK97 · May 02, 2015, 12:56:02 PM

Depends.

Mr. Psychologist · May 02, 2015, 12:56:50 PM

Quote from: Verbatim on May 02, 2015, 12:54:17 PM

Quote from: Mr Psychologist on May 02, 2015, 12:49:02 PM
I like to own my games, not the license to a game.
technically the license is still all that you own even if you have a physical copy

Even so, a digital license is far easier to have taken away by the provider.

A DRM free disc that you just sling in your Xbox/Playstation/PC is nigh on impossible for the license holder to take away.

Mega Sceptile · May 02, 2015, 01:06:30 PM

I buy physical copies when I can, but the problem is that I live in a small town, so the selection of games is a little bit outdated.

Magos Domina · May 02, 2015, 01:23:17 PM

I only download games on the cheap on xbl. For games that I personally look forward to (such as Bloodborne) I buy physical. Just gotta have the tangible item!

gats · May 02, 2015, 01:27:06 PM

for console yes
most of my other games are either on steam or origin unfortunately

Naru · May 02, 2015, 01:44:52 PM

I'm not autistic enough to buy only digital games.

PHYSICAL FTW

DAS B00T x2 · May 02, 2015, 01:49:37 PM

Digital for PC, physical for everything else.

Naoto · May 02, 2015, 02:03:07 PM

Been all digital since 2013. Books, movies, games, music. Haven't looked back.

🍁 Aria 🔮 · May 02, 2015, 02:26:40 PM

Hard copy whenever possible.

Jono · May 02, 2015, 02:59:45 PM

Physical, because it feels like the game is actually mine.

Kiwicake · May 02, 2015, 03:08:07 PM

I prefer having games on disc

Except when it's GTA V and it has 7 DISCS YOU HAVE TO INSTALL

WHY

Casper · May 02, 2015, 03:21:44 PM

I try to buy the disk when I can.
But it doesn't seem like they make a lot of disks for PC.
At least not that I can find : /

DAS B00T x2 · May 02, 2015, 03:32:19 PM

Quote from: Naoto on May 02, 2015, 02:03:07 PM

Been all digital since 2013. Books, movies, games, music. Haven't looked back.

I still have to buy physical CD's.. just can't feel right downloading MP3's.

Big Boss · May 02, 2015, 04:41:14 PM

Quote from: Byrne on May 02, 2015, 12:24:00 PM

Comet · May 02, 2015, 04:45:24 PM

digital download is not even a realistic option for me if i want to play the game within a week.

Luciana · May 02, 2015, 06:34:17 PM

Both. Deals always digital duh, but I got Bloodborne digital cuz midnight download.

Also, idk why people always say Physical IS better than digital, when they get nothing but digital PC games. I get you prefer it, but don't say it's better when you're getting digital stuff as well you lemon.

The digital vs physical debate for console video games is about as autistic as waifu wars.