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So, I sold most of my Switch physical games because I wanted to go digital; I now regret it and have been rebuying them
- Thread starter FernandoRocker
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I've done this before a few times. The selling and regretting part I mean, I never bought them back.
The regret I feel is really just jealousy though from when I see people with huge shelves full of games.
The regret I feel is really just jealousy though from when I see people with huge shelves full of games.
I sold an enormous collection of physical games and my only regret is that I didn't wait a couple years longer to better capitalize off the retro collecting boom. I don't need this stuff lying around, there just isn't enough value in the little plastic husks that pass for retail games at this point. Keeping a couple of the very best old school physical games, that came with really wonderful packaging and extras, is special. Having a DVD case with a little slip of paper in it at best is pointless.
Serious question: Can I sell my Switch +100 digital games easily? I'm not going to do this, but I bought too much stuff I'll never play and am considering it.
I´m almost 100% physical on Switch because I sell games when I´m done.
The days of collecting stuff are over and i never really replay games (just some 2D-platformers).
I´m only digital for multiplayer stuff like Smash, Mario Kart or Animal Crossing for short play sessions.
The days of collecting stuff are over and i never really replay games (just some 2D-platformers).
I´m only digital for multiplayer stuff like Smash, Mario Kart or Animal Crossing for short play sessions.
I have OCD, can't do that. The only exception to the rule is if a game cannot be obtained physically.
I gave mine away years ago and I surely don't regret it lol
The less prevalent physical becomes the more people are going to miss it. In all aspects of life, not just media.
I started all physical with switch but changed to digital. Almost all the evergreen titles I've bought when they're on digital sale and traded in. I've kept a few boxes and double dipped for games I really care about, Zelda's, Wonderboy, Golf Story anything with a nice steel book like Luigi's Mansion. I defiantly don't miss changing carts.
I do appreciate physical media. but in todays world of day 1 patches and online check it's not worth keeping around like it used to be. 3DS was the last system I cared about.
I do appreciate physical media. but in todays world of day 1 patches and online check it's not worth keeping around like it used to be. 3DS was the last system I cared about.
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Digital comfort is what made me abandon physical. Would never go back.
"only downside", I fear that in the future I will lose the possibility to play these games on the original hardware... but probably we will have emulators for these or some sort of way to play them anyway.
All digital forever.
"only downside", I fear that in the future I will lose the possibility to play these games on the original hardware... but probably we will have emulators for these or some sort of way to play them anyway.
All digital forever.
Very strange. Let it go.
Maybe it's good to start a change to digital by hiding away all game cases so you can get a feel of it...
But man, this is OCD. I know the feeling :/
Physical media is bad for the environment. Someone might steal it etc.
But when it comes to Nintendo we dont know if they will continue to support our digital libraries on future devices so I would provably get physical copies for the big titles.
Maybe it's good to start a change to digital by hiding away all game cases so you can get a feel of it...
But man, this is OCD. I know the feeling :/
Physical media is bad for the environment. Someone might steal it etc.
But when it comes to Nintendo we dont know if they will continue to support our digital libraries on future devices so I would provably get physical copies for the big titles.
Emulators will usually save the day. It might be an challenge to get a Switch battery someday in the future. Unless Nintendo decides to make a TV-only console without any battery. And let's not forget Nintendo's nasty habit of selling expensive old versions of games for new consoles.
I certainly won't be selling my PS4 collection as I have lots of games and as a result I will need to get the disc version of the PS5 when I get one....but I have recently decided that I don't need to get physical versions of every PS5 game next gen.I'm just going to get physical for favorite franchises and big releases I'm looking forward to....small steps,lol...I mean,I am old school with this sort of thing,I still buy CD's too!
I keep picturing somebody swapping out tiny cards on their phone whenever they want to switch between apps.
I am baffled by the preference for physical games overall, but particularly when it comes to a portable console. Except for people who re-sell their games to keep their costs down, which I fully get.
Anyways OP, whatever makes you happy! But this is gonna be an expensive change of heart lol
I am baffled by the preference for physical games overall, but particularly when it comes to a portable console. Except for people who re-sell their games to keep their costs down, which I fully get.
Anyways OP, whatever makes you happy! But this is gonna be an expensive change of heart lol
This.
I don't miss the lack of space, storing them, the needless clutter, plastic. All so pointless
I had a 400 game collection once and got rid of them all for digital on PS4 half way through last gen. Couldn't be happier with my digital PS5.
Each to their own but I have stopped being a materialist over the years. Books? Gone to Kindle. Music was first to go digital. Film collection? Gone, games, digital. The amount of space it brought me and just generally found myself happier with less.
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So, small update.
In Black Friday, I repurchased a lot of games. I immediately got buyer's remorse, and I was able to sold the games (for a small profit!). But now I have a new plan...
How does this sound? Keep buying digital games, but going to GameStop and using eBay and Facebook Marketplace to purchase empty boxes with artwork? That way I could have the superior digital format, but a physical box to display on my shelf.
Sounds like a plan?
In Black Friday, I repurchased a lot of games. I immediately got buyer's remorse, and I was able to sold the games (for a small profit!). But now I have a new plan...
How does this sound? Keep buying digital games, but going to GameStop and using eBay and Facebook Marketplace to purchase empty boxes with artwork? That way I could have the superior digital format, but a physical box to display on my shelf.
Sounds like a plan?
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I sold all of my physical collection for digital. I only kept Runner3.
Why lol.
Just get into gaming art books. Much more attractive than plastic red boxes. I don't get you physical dudes.
I get the appeal of true ownership, but not shelves of games, they look horrible in most homes.
i got a 512gb card and im trying to get rid of my physical collection. all that game switching is for the birds.
With how much FOMO exists and the lack of consistent printing for several Japanese Switch games, I've stuck with buying Switch games physical. Especially with how expensive they become. Like right now, Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is now 169 CAD +tax or some dumb shit like that if I check on Amazon.
Your best bet, and what I do, is buy what's cheapest.
So most of my games are used, and physical. I have a few digital titles that are either hard to get physically or I play between other games enough that it warrants not wanting to change cartridges.
So most of my games are used, and physical. I have a few digital titles that are either hard to get physically or I play between other games enough that it warrants not wanting to change cartridges.
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The latest games I purchased digitally are The Origami King, Super Mario 3D World, and Mario 3D All-Stars...
I couldn't avoid it. Digital is just too convenient.
I couldn't avoid it. Digital is just too convenient.
I still can't give up my ability to resell my games, especially with Nintendo's software retaining their value.
I've got a box full of 3DS games that I'll likely break even on when it's all said and done since I bought a large quantity of 'em on sale in the first place.
I've got a box full of 3DS games that I'll likely break even on when it's all said and done since I bought a large quantity of 'em on sale in the first place.
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You're losing money. Just go all in digital. Forget the physical copies. The PS6/Xbox whatever next gen is called very likely won't have disk drives anyways. You initially made this topic due to the convenance of digital, anyways. Why would you want to go back to grabbing the boxes and inserting the disks?
Why not just get the next game releases physically and leave it at that?
If you love a game but already bought it you also have the option to support the devs by gifting it to a friend.
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No. I think you misread.
At first I regretted going digital (hence this thread), and that's why I repurchased the games, but then I sold them again (and actually made a small profit).
The latest games I purchased were The Origami King, Super Mario 3D World, and Mario 3D All-Stars and I purchased them digitally, cementing my decision to stick with digital going forward.
You should keep yourself busy with the stock market or something. Instead of buying empty boxes to hold, you buy stocks to hold.
Not for me. Digital on my switch is a must since I am primary playing it as a hand held. I like having all my games with me if I take the system anywhere.
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I actually invested $2500 USD in GME when it was $30 USD, and got out with $9000 USD or so 🤣
