Are Disc Games Better Than Digital
Are Disc Games Better Than Digital
I don’t know about you, but I prefer to buy games with a disc. It’s cheaper, easier to sell when I’m finished with it and more stable.
A lot of people complain that you need extra hardware to play discs on your console, but if you take the time to look at all of the pros and cons of each method, I think they’ll agree that disc versions are better than digital downloads!
Convenience
Convenience is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of digital games versus disc-based games.
With discs, you have to take time to load the game and then wait for it to be available for play. Digital downloads are much faster and easier; simply choose what you want from your library and play!
Digital also offers convenience because you don’t need internet access in order to play a digital game on any device with an installed copy of that game. If a friend has a copy of the same game on their console or computer, then you can use it without having your own physical copy at hand (although some titles have restrictions).
Value
One of the main reasons people buy disc games is because they don’t want to spend a lot of money. You can find most video games for less than $30, but if you’re looking at digital versions,
it’s not uncommon for some games to cost upwards of $60.
Disc games tend to be cheaper than digital because there are no recurring subscription fees or microtransactions (you know how much I hate those). Discs also don’t require internet access in order for them to work, which means that those who aren’t on Wi-Fi can still play their favorite titles offline and enjoy hours upon hours of gameplay!
On top of this already good value proposition, discs offer something called resale value: meaning that when you’re done playing a game and decide you don’t want it anymore—or if someone offers more than what they paid originally—you can sell or trade your disc with others who will appreciate its contents as much as yourself did before purchasing it.”
Pre-owned Games
You might be surprised to learn that used games are cheaper than new ones. So if you want to save money, go for a used game.
Used games can be bought and sold online at sites like eBay and Craigslist. If you don’t have time to play through an entire game yourself, but still want to enjoy the experience of playing it, buying a used copy of the game would be a good choice. You can also sell your unwanted or unused games online as well!
Game stores will often accept pre-owned or used discs in exchange for store credit so you may be able to trade some old titles into them when they open up new inventory after receiving your disc(s). Alternatively, see if there are any friends or family members who would like some extra cash on their hands by selling them some of your older discs as well!
Cracked Games
If you’re going to play a game, you want to make sure it’s not going to give you an eye infection. The difference between “legit” and “not-legit” games is simple.
Legit games are supported by their developers. In other words, they’ve got their back. If there’s a bug in the game they’ll fix it – if they can’t fix it, they’ll offer refunds or compensation in the form of free DLC or patches.
Cracked versions of games are not legal copies and therefore do not have support from the developer (usually). This means that if there is a bug in your cracked version of FIFA 18 then EA Sports won’t help out much with fixing that for you – instead, all efforts will be directed towards protecting their intellectual property by suing people who download those illegal copies instead!
Impulse Buys
Impulse buys are a regular occurrence in disc games. You’re out on the town with your friends, maybe at a mall or a movie theater.
You’re having fun and enjoying each other’s company, but then one of them says, “Hey! Let’s play some Disc Golf!” And then you go home and buy it because he said so.
It’s easy to make impulse buys for disc games because they can be found in stores like Walmart, Target, and GameStop (or online). Digital games can only be purchased digitally—so unless you have an Xbox One or PlayStation 4 that came bundled with your system purchase (and even then), there aren’t many opportunities to make impulse purchases while out with friends playing disc golf.
Online Connectivity
The most important thing to consider in terms of online connectivity is whether or not it’s necessary for your gaming needs. For example, if you’re looking for a game that allows you to play with friends and family members remotely,
then online connectivity will be very important. On the other hand, if you only play single-player games and don’t really care about interacting with other people online—or if you’re looking for a game that doesn’t require any sort of update or patch—then online connectivity may be less valuable to you.
Regardless of whether or not online connectivity is required by the game you want to buy, it’s also important to determine what kind of internet connection will allow this feature well enough so that there aren’t any problems while playing.
If someone has bad internet service at home but wants an online-dependent title like Rocket League or Destiny 2: Forsaken – Complete Collection [Online Game Code], they might opt not to buy those titles because they fear encountering lag issues while playing
Downloading Patches
Downloading patches is a pain in the neck. You have to wait for the patching to complete, which can take hours or even days.
Some games don’t even have patches, or they are so bad that they’re not worth patching.
The biggest problem with downloading patches is security risks. If you download a faulty patch and it compromises your computer, you could lose all of your personal information and photos!
Physical Media
Discs are easier to share and trade with friends.
Discs are easier to sell or trade online. Discs are easier to loan out, which is something you can’t do with digital games without a huge hassle.
If You Want The Convenience Of Digital, You Lose Out On Some Value
If you’re not a collector and don’t care about the physical copy of your game,
Digital games have the obvious convenience of being available on any device.
But if you want to share your games with friends or resell them, they lose out on some value.
Conclusion
At the end of the day, it’s up to you. Whether you want to go digital or stick with discs is a matter of personal preference. You might have an opinion about one or the other, and that opinion might be informed by your own experience or someone else’s. But ultimately, it comes down to which option suits your needs better than the other. The best thing you can do is weigh out the pros and cons of each method (especially when it comes to value) before making your decision—and remember that there’s no wrong answer here!
