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Conina on 09 August 2016
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KLXVER said:
Conina said:

It's only one of many reasons of prefering digital version, space ain't the issue for everyone.

What are the other reasons then?
  • PC: no typing in long serial numbers for game activation, just buy the games in the digital store (convenience)
  • console + PC: no typing in long DLC-codes, just buy them in the digital store (convenience)
  • PC: no intrusive disc protection systems like SecuROM, StarForce, SafeDisc, Tages... (convenience + security)
  • console + PC: switching between games without switching discs (little convenience for healthy people in the same room, a big help for disabled or bedridden people or while using remote play from far away)
  • PC: games playable on laptops and other form factors without a disc drive (convenience + less battery drain + saving money)
  • console + especially PC: often better deals, more aggressive discounts than at the portly retail market (saving money)
  • free games, f.e. Origin's "on the house"... no developer/publisher will distribute free retail games due to logistic and shipping costs (saving money)
  • handhelds: no need to carry around a bunch of game modules with you, which can be damaged, lost or stolen (convenience)
  • handhelds + console / Microsoft's "Play Anywhere": Cross-buy + Cross-Play (saving money + convenience)