Does it make sense to buy physical games anymore?
However, the physical vs. digital debate is still raging on in the game console world.
Some publishers are also skipping a physical option as a cost-cutting measure, like forAlan Wake 2.
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The notion of “owning” a game in a physical format has also deteriorated over the years.
Most physical games serve as license keys that still need tooccasionally check in with a remote server.
You just buy the game, and you could play it as soon as it’s done downloading.
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Digital games aren’t just replacements for single purchases, though.
Digital games also sometimes receive more discounts than physical games, especially after the first few months of release.
There’s also game availability to consider.
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Personally, I’ve come to appreciate digital downloads on most platforms.
However, the disc drive has so far been used exclusively for Blu-ray movies.
Meanwhile, physical games have become worse over time.
So, do physical games still make sense to purchase?
Well, it depends on the platform and use case.
Much of the demand for physical games at this point isn’t based on practicality but oncollectability.
It might not matter that physical games have few advantages over digital copies.
No matter what you do, though, ensure you lock down your game platform accounts with two-factor authentication.
