So, I sold most of my Switch physical games because I wanted to go digital; I now regret it and have been rebuying them
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Sold all my physical media for Xbox last gen and still no regrets, but they also have a fantastic BC program that carries my games forward and fantastic legacy support.
I ALMOST went 100% digital for my Switch last year. Started and ended with Animal Crossing. I realized Nintendo's BC and online legacy support is essentially non existent so probably wouldn't be a good idea.
I ALMOST went 100% digital for my Switch last year. Started and ended with Animal Crossing. I realized Nintendo's BC and online legacy support is essentially non existent so probably wouldn't be a good idea.
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Correct, kinda.
I only repurchased like 8 physical the second time (which I sold for a small profit).
I mean, you as well just buy switch cases and print your own covers at that point. There's no harm in custom art
I converted from physical to digital on Ps4 last gen since all the games I purchased were heavily discounted on PSN( and having to install the games on the HDD anyways soooo), but recently I've started seeing more 8th gen non-sports games at my local charity shop and recently I've picked up titles like Doom 2016, Titanfall 2, Ass. Creed Origins and Unity for $2 each. PSN sales got a lot better last gen but not *that* good.
I did misread, my apologies. But still, rough situation.
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So. Small update.
This might be the most dumb or the most intelligent decision of my gaming life. I have been purchasing empty cases (with artwork); I can display the boxes in my shelf, but with the convenience of digital games!
I only have 16 cases for now, but I still need to get dozens more.
This might be the most dumb or the most intelligent decision of my gaming life. I have been purchasing empty cases (with artwork); I can display the boxes in my shelf, but with the convenience of digital games!
I only have 16 cases for now, but I still need to get dozens more.
So. Small update.
This might be the most dumb or the most intelligent decision of my gaming life. I have been purchasing empty cases (with artwork); I can display the boxes in my shelf, but with the convenience of digital games!
I only have 16 cases for now, but I still need to get dozens more.
....you're spending money on empty cases just to have them on display?
I mean, it's your money and all, but... why. Just why.
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Because the transition from physical to digital hasn't been easy. I mean, I have been purchasing physical games since, I don't know... 30 years ago? I have been conditioned to purchase physical games all my life.
So, becoming a digital person is pretty great, but it is also missing a piece. Purchasing the empty case fills that void.
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This is so strange to me. The two perks of digital are easy access and less storage space. The later would be much more important to me.
Just go into a GameStop, grab all their cases on the wall, then run out the door. Technically not stealing
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But GamePass is different; you don't own the games there.
In my case, I do own the digital copies.
Personally, and this is just my opinion. But you should consider downloading all of your digital Switch games onto small cheap individual Micro-SD Cards, and then place them in their respective boxes. That way you can... have a physical representation/backup, of your digital purchases.
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Mostly Facebook marketplace (in my city) and friends. Maybe GameStop employees would sell them?
Etsy has some I've been eyeballing for my digital only games like Romancing SaGa 2
The physical Vs digital debate is as old as time itself here and I myself prefer physical for bigger releases but am not against digital for some types of game.
However where Nintendo releases are concerned I think that if you don't mind physical games, you should always buy physical.
They're just much more valuable than physical releases on PlayStation or Xbox, they normally receive much less post release patching and (in my opinion) they're much more likely to increase in value years later.
Go digital only all you want but if there's one place where physical is a good idea it's on Nintendo hardware.
Also OP if you're buying empty cases for digital games I feel like you should just get the physical game. If you've been around long enough to have no issue with walking two yards across the room to Switch cartridges digital may not be that much more convenient. You might as well have a case that serves an actual purpose...
However where Nintendo releases are concerned I think that if you don't mind physical games, you should always buy physical.
They're just much more valuable than physical releases on PlayStation or Xbox, they normally receive much less post release patching and (in my opinion) they're much more likely to increase in value years later.
Go digital only all you want but if there's one place where physical is a good idea it's on Nintendo hardware.
Also OP if you're buying empty cases for digital games I feel like you should just get the physical game. If you've been around long enough to have no issue with walking two yards across the room to Switch cartridges digital may not be that much more convenient. You might as well have a case that serves an actual purpose...
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Always get Nintendo games physically. Once you're done with them sell them for a high price and you basically got the game for $10-20.
This just reminds me of those people that would print covers and make cases for all their Steam games. I feel this is worse because at least with that they were buying DVD cases in bulk and just printing off covers. I don't think I could justify having literally empty plastic boxes taking up shelf space though.So. Small update.
This might be the most dumb or the most intelligent decision of my gaming life. I have been purchasing empty cases (with artwork); I can display the boxes in my shelf, but with the convenience of digital games!
I only have 16 cases for now, but I still need to get dozens more.
I just hope you're paying literally pennies for this stuff.
I hope you just got a bunch of blank cases and printed off the covers yourself. If not... uh, you probably got fleeced.So. Small update.
This might be the most dumb or the most intelligent decision of my gaming life. I have been purchasing empty cases (with artwork); I can display the boxes in my shelf, but with the convenience of digital games!
I only have 16 cases for now, but I still need to get dozens more.
You do you OP but man. Going digital really brought it home that this is just 'stuff' having it collect dust on shelves doing nothing. There was a time when I would admire my stuff but now its just clutter making rooms smaller. I think the thread is inspiring me to go into the spare room where all my DVDs are lined on shelves, pack that stuff up and give it away. Maybe this weekend.
Digital games + extra plastic is a big mind-boggling. I read your reasoning but I think the better answer would be to condition yourself to not need the boxes rather than feeding a nostalgic habit.
Damn, those replacement cases look good. I need to get one for my BotW. I received it as a gift, and the sales person put the cart in a cardboard display box instead of a plastic case. The person buying it didn't realise it should come in a plastic case.
Why not just print the covers?So. Small update.
This might be the most dumb or the most intelligent decision of my gaming life. I have been purchasing empty cases (with artwork); I can display the boxes in my shelf, but with the convenience of digital games!
I only have 16 cases for now, but I still need to get dozens more.
I don't trust them with digital content yet and I have a decent sized collection going back to PS1. Just for PS4, I have at least 120 physical games.
I don't think anybody would notice tbh
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Eh. With how boring Switch case spines are, I'm not feeling the appeal.So. Small update.
This might be the most dumb or the most intelligent decision of my gaming life. I have been purchasing empty cases (with artwork); I can display the boxes in my shelf, but with the convenience of digital games!
I only have 16 cases for now, but I still need to get dozens more.
I don't see any advantages of digital games over physical. Faster to switch games? It takes me 5 seconds to switch a game on any console so I don't care about that convenience…
Less clutter? Meh. My physical games have value. From $20 for my copy of FIFA21 to $400 for my copy of Paper Mario 64.
Less clutter? Meh. My physical games have value. From $20 for my copy of FIFA21 to $400 for my copy of Paper Mario 64.
