Choose between digital and physical methods for your collection.
Choose between digital and physical methods for your collection.
You can always choose GOG and enjoy DRM-free play, though it’s nice to adapt. Retail versions from PC aren’t very helpful, most DVDs just hold a code or a setup file that still installs the game. Keep in mind many titles are quite large—sometimes over 60 gigabytes—so you’d need around 14 DVDs or Blu-rays, which is quite a hassle.
I'm also on an unlimited plan. Steam can be really frustrating at times (unless someone provides a complete guide for installing physical copies of games without DRM from services like Steam, Origin, Unity, etc... which is frustrating). ISPs in my country are mostly controlled by a few companies and it's quite slow!
I’m just talking about why I like having real physical copies free from DRM restrictions. I wish more creators kept using full physical games instead of just digital versions with limited content. CDs and similar formats are better because they contain the complete game, not just a code or some extra stuff. I only really support physical copies when my local ISP stops being unreasonable—thanks to strong legal protections that make it a monopoly. I don’t know how long that will last.
I prefer physical digital backups of my files. I dislike services that require subscriptions; I favor keeping everything on a local drive rather than online storage.
Some publishers and developers offer their games for free online without using digital rights management. I’m aware of CD Projekt/CD Projekt Red as an example, though I might be mistaken. Still, it’s a bit surprising.
Because I strongly dislike extra charges. Really, it’s completely unreasonable in Canada. We only have a couple of big internet providers, yet it seems like they’re controlling everything. With more streaming and digital downloads, these big companies are always looking for ways to charge more. Out of anger, I might stop cable TV when New Year arrives. /endrant
I own an impressive original XBOX set, a solid Dreamcast lineup, and a decent PS2 collection. Being physical feels incredibly rewarding—it's almost like sex if it had gone digital... Demolition Man, you gotta respect it!