Games: Digital Copy vs. Physical Copy

[noea]

I'm not entirely sure if there is already a thread about this, I searched but couldn't find it.

But I would like to know your opinions about this subject. I play a lot of video games, but most times I just borrow them from friends. However, there are a few games I would like to have myself and play them whenever I feel like it. So, which do you guys prefer digital copy or physical copy in terms of video games? Which one is better? Which one do you recommend? Thank you for the help/opinions ^^!

 

[TwitchyPuppy]

I prefer physical copy by far. If I ever get tired of it, I can sell it or exchange it.

With a digital copy, you're stuck with it.

 

[SprSynJn]

If the digital copy is heavily discounted, then I'll get it. Otherwise I'll get the disc. I like the option to sell it eventually.

 

[noea]

I used to pay digital copies too. Especially for platforms like PS2, PS3, etc. and I sold most of them, but I still have some PS2, which I don't want anymore. Although for PC it doesn't matter, because you can play them whenever you want to, it's like PlayStation or Xbox, where you can't play the games on the new platforms. That reminds me that I'm happy I did change to PC gaming, it's much better in a way.

 

[tgunnr]

I only buy a digital copies when they're on sale and super cheap. Otherwise I pre-order/ buy newly released physical copies.

 

[7mdi]

Digital copies are better to be honest. You can keep them with you online, for example steam. And you can download them whenever you want. Having the physical is just a nightmare to have all these discs around you. And what happens of you lose your DVD? You will not be able to install it

 

[Vegard Svendsen]

I prefer digital copies, I can get the game whenever i want, and there is less clutter. I do miss the ability to trading games, and loaning games to friend though

 

[noea]

That's something I used to do with my friends a long time ago, but now not many people still do it, it's a pity though. That's would be a way to save some money lol.

 

[hero11]

I like to have a physical copy for games I really like.