Why Are Game-Key Cards So Controversial?

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xl-klaudkil said:

Zippy6 said:

Much better than code in a box because it's not permanently locked to your account.

Other than requiring a download it has the same benefits as a physical copy. You can sell it to or give it to whoever you want. It still has a monetary value after purchase.

Cartridge > Keycard > Digital/Code

Until the servers are noo more, then its unplayable/ worth nothing.

This also applies to digital, which is the inevitable future of all platforms at this point.

Realistically, even if the company is going out of business, a competitor will buy their platform. 

Meanwhile in the real world, Steam and Xbox Live will be turning 25 in two years.