The last couple of console generations oversaw the rise of digital games. By now, many gamers have settled on a preference between the two mediums. Digital games are insanely convenient, but come with ownership concerns and often need a solid internet connection (though, physical titles often come with giant updates nowadays, making this distinction a little less important). Physical titles, meanwhile, allow you to display your collections with pride, but they’re less convenient to transport and much more of a pain to swap between. Which do you prefer?
Whenever I can, I go for physical. I love seeing my games all together on my shelf, and I’ve had low-quality internet for most of my life, making extensive downloading a hassle – back in my hometown, downloads of just a few gigabytes took several hours, and I had a stringent data cap to contend with. I’m a bit better off now, though, so I have warmed up to digital copies. I have really grown to love the convenience of hopping between digital games. Nowadays, I’ll generally go whichever direction is cheaper, but will shell out a smidge extra for a physical copy when given the choice.
Do you prefer physical or digital games? Why do you feel that way? Let us know in the comments!
