• DrCake@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    I’d imagine the games file size would be so large you’d need a full on binder to keep all the discs

  • GoatSynagogue@lemmy.worldBanned
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    2 months ago

    Physical media was already a car crash victim lol. Physical sales are like 10% of all console game sales. To make the top 10 physical sales charts in the UK and US a game barely has to hit 4 figures in sales.

      • GoatSynagogue@lemmy.worldBanned
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        2 months ago

        No, because the digital uptake began as soon as digital copies of every game were made available on the 360. People like me have basically been digital-only since then. Digital only consoles didn’t start until generations later.

          • GoatSynagogue@lemmy.worldBanned
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            2 months ago

            I don’t need to read anything. I understand the benefits and also the drawbacks of digital licenses.

            To me, and to most people, the benefits - instant access, all games accessible without getting off your lounge, no possibility of losing/breaking discs, home console/family sharing, no “sold out” chance, among others - outweigh being able to re-sell and lend to people.

            These days even the physical prices are not much cheaper than digital, and digital copies go on much better sales that are more available.

            • Snapz@lemmy.world
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              2 months ago

              I don’t need to read anything.

              Wow. This is definitely something that intelligent, well adjusted people say regularly!

              • GoatSynagogue@lemmy.worldBanned
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                2 months ago

                I don’t need to read anything this topic because I’m well aware of the downsides and repercussions of what I’m doing. The benefits outweigh them, like I said.

                • Snapz@lemmy.world
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                  2 months ago

                  Yes, the best people are closed minded and yell on the internet about how they already know everything they need to know. You’re doing it, we’re impressed!!!

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    2 months ago

    I never played on of the GTA series. But I’m done I can’t buy a game w/o a DVD/CD so I can play when I’m on generator.

    Also why I have over a 1k dvd movies.

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      2 months ago

      A large number of games on Steam don’t have always-online DRM. And Steam has an offline mode too. And, of course, there’s GOG and other non-DRM platforms.

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    2 months ago

    It’s at least the last nail in the coffin for consoles. The whole point of a console is that you can put the game in and it just works.