How do PC game discs work?
How do PC game discs work?
Hello! You're just starting out with PC gaming. When you buy a game on a disc, you usually receive a game code that lets you download it later. You don’t need to insert the disc every time you want to play—it’s just for downloading. If you choose the download version, you won’t have the physical disc, but you’ll still get the code to install the game.
It's almost identical. Purchasing the digital edition links you to an account—like Steam, Origin, Uplay, etc.—and you typically don't need a physical key, though exceptions exist. A boxed version includes a disc with preloaded game files (which speeds up downloads on slower connections) plus a key on the box to unlock the product. Today, digital distribution dominates PC gaming. In recent years, the only boxed title I've bought was Diablo III.
I think The Crew is an Ubisoft game, correct? You can look it up on Uplay. Yes, it’s scheduled for release later this year. Edit: It’s still in beta. http://thecrew-game.ubi.com/portal/en-US...index.aspx And it seems to be available on Steam as well. http://store.steampowered.com/app/241560/ Just remember it’s mainly a launcher for Uplay.
There are arguments to be made both for and against both disks and downloads. For disks: you get a copy that you can share with your friends, carry over to new systems, you get a manual, a chance to sell it for some money n the future. Against disk: the disk might break, more nconvinent, you might lose the disk, often slightly more expensive, need to buy it in a store/pay for shipping. For download: continent, cheaper, no need for worry about damage. Against download: no physical copy's of your game, you need internet. There are more arguments, but this should give a rough idea of the pros and cons of the methods. It's really up to personal preference.
Gamefly now offers an Ox delivery option... Isn't that interesting?