Dragon Quest XI coming September 4th to PS4 and Steam - Switch 'much later', no 3DS version

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Hiku said:

The_Liquid_Laser said:

Well it is definitely the best format for me.  At this point I am collecting way to many consoles, and I would prefer fewer consoles with large libraries than having a ton of consoles hooked up to a TV set.  Not only is Switch portable, but carts are smaller and more durable than disks.  I plenty of retro games, so the graphical difference between Switch and PS4 doesn't matter to me at all.  Instead I just want a large library of games that are reliable and easy to store in as small a space as possible.  For all the things I want, Switch is clearly better.

Yeah, but it's different saying "Switch is the best platform for me", and "Switch is just a better platform all around."
If for example someone likes to play on a TV and like to own games digitally, PS4 or XBO could very well be more convenient for them.

As for cartridges being more durable than discs, that is true. But while I'm not sure what you do with your discs, mine are either in the console, or in their gameboxes. I'd be surprised if there's a notable scratch on any of my games. Same goes for fingerprints. Out of curiosity I just took a look at the first PS3 disc I bought (Valkyria Chronicles) and it looks brand new, as expected. But if you have an issue with keeping your discs in good condition (could be other people who grab your games carelessly) then cartridges can be a plus.
Though I've seen videos of people butchering PS4 discs with kitchen knives, and they still work because Blu-Ray discs have a protective film layer on top. But when they started drawing on the discs with a pen, they stopped working. That said, I've also seen videos of scratched PS4/XBO discs not working, so who knows. I wouldn't risk it, so I'm careful with how I hold my discs.

But unless you don't store your games in their gameboxes (which sounds possible based on what you've said), the size of the cartridge vs a disc isn't what makes up for the space you save, but rather the game boxes.



And in that case there's about a 30% difference, rather than a c.a. 1500% difference between a Switch cartridge and a game disc.
Not something I'd base my console of choice decision on, but a nice perk if I happen to have that system.

If you don't store your games in their gameboxes, how do you store them?
Looking back, I have stored some of my older console's games outside of their gameboxes because I had a specific case or stand for them. For N64 for example. But that was partially because the game boxes were inconvenient to open and close. The way they were designed back then, you risked damaging the box when you opened it. Ever since we got more convenient plastic game boxes, I've always kept them inside. Because they look more presentable that way in a bookshelf, and whatnot. And easier for me to sort.

I can relate to wanting less consoles, and less clutter though. And the one system that offers you the most games you are interested in playing. Many people feel the same, and only own one console for that reason.

I've never had a problem with new disks, but I have had plenty of problems with used disks, including Blue Ray disks.  So far I've only bought a handful of Switch games, because it's a new system and also I've bought them all new.  As the system progresses I expect to buy a lot more games, especially used games.  I want to know that they are all going to be in good condition.  I also have a 9-year old and I am much more comfortable with her handling carts instead of disks.

Also, right now I am keeping my Switch games in their original boxes right now, but I probably will not do that forever.  Really the game industry does not give me much reason to keep the box anymore, since they don't even include game manuals or other inserts.  Once I get a lot more games, I'll look for a real good storage case.  Then I can either toss my game boxes or at least store them away in a closet somewhere.

I'm looking forward to more and more ports coming out for Switch games, so I can get rid of my disks.  For example once Dark Souls comes out then I can get rid of my PS3 version.  I want as much of my library as possible to "Switch" over.