Day one patches that prevent you from playing the game without updating the title disc-based consoles cost more mandatory internet connections or account registration can be a thing and what of the environmental impact? And let's not forget that inevitable disc rot! While unlike days past, even physical media can carry some questions when its merits. And what of service games - they can be shutdown remotely if the game underperforms rendering the game unplayable. We've even seen games being changed at a moments notice with soundtracks being edited, or replaced entirely, as rights expire. What if the publisher revokes the game from the storefront? What if the game is has DRM that can affect performance? Is the purchase even a true purchase or is it a lease of a service? Let's not forget that all too often we're seeing games removed from digital store fronts due to licensing arrangements. While digital games are no doubt the more convenient option, that "purchase" comes with an enormous amount of fragility attached to it. When it comes to purchasing a game, given the choice, should you opt to buy a physical copy of a game or purchase it digitally for an instant download? What are the pros and cons of each? Does it make a difference? Buying a game is easy and it's getting easier - but the age old question remains - digital or physical?
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