| TheKoreanGuy said: The world isn't ready for digital only. The retailers will also make sure that doesn't happen. |
Retailers will go digital too. They already are.
Many big retails sell PC games via digital download now.
I just saw an article here where Gamestop is selling 3DS digital games.
Basically, you buy a code to put into the consoles store to download the game. This way store fronts can still offer the games, make bigger profit with less space taken up.
Digital delivery is really where everyone (non consumer) wants to go as it drastically cuts down on the expenses of putting out software, thus increasing the margin at the same price.
Additionally, since the costs are down so low, Steam and others have proven that they can offer more frequent and far cheaper sales. In the long run, it should be a win-win scenario for all of us. Only downsides are not being able to share hard copy of the game with others as in parties and such. But, non-consumers want to end that as well, so for them its a benefit.
While I'd personally have to give up used game market (NOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooo..............), I am a patient person and always wait for sales. So, I'd be content waiting for a digital sale for the same price area I generally buy used $20-$25. My only real fear is the loss of all competition with stores like EAs Origin where the publisher/developer only allows one store to sell the item. That is a monopoly and will make sales harder to come by. But, I'd like to think that this wouldn't be allowed due to anti-competitive regulations.
