Physical Video Game Collector or Digital Video Game Collector? Which is better?
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Gamer Ahmer: Physical Video Game Collector or Digital Video Game Collector? Which is better?
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This video we talk about video game collecting as a whole. Do you prefer to be a PHYSICAL COLLECTOR or a DIGITAL COLLECTOR? Have you collected both ways? How do you collect videogames? Which is best?
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I honestly really enjoy collecting games digitally on steam these days. Back when I was younger I would go out to game stores and buy physical copies and trade and things like that...once I switched over to PC gaming in 2017 I kinda stopped caring about physical gaming media entirely and didn't realize it...very interesting discussion
My neighbor collects big box pc games..thats where pc collecting stops tbh and he agrees. There's no value in digital even on my old facebook group people were struggling to sell steam accounts for number of reasons.console collecting is a different thing with collectors editions and limited run ect ...
Yes I see less and less pc boxes and physical media at stores. It’s really geared towards console gamers. Something about those big box games from back in the day though. The amazing detail! It’s so much different today!
Well you also had to move over to all digital when you went to PC because you didn’t have any other choice.
That day is coming for us all. Time to let go….
I prefer physical games it's just not the same having digital games it feels empty
I agree!
I’m willing to bet every single person who’s like “physical games or bust” has never lived in a major city. When I was living in a shared apartment in San Francisco, living right near the beach, the last thing I was worrying about was not having my N64 carts.
Couple of things changed my mind. First, I experienced a flood that ruined a LOT of my stuff, including my games. Second, I moved out of my childhood town and traveled the world. When you move around, you get less attached to stuff. Lastly, I realized that the less time I spend swapping discs/carts, the more time I can spend playing games.
Yeah i feel you. All those thousands of hours wasted taking a disc out of the case and putting it in a console.
@@Balmung5150 You joke but it’s just another barrier to get going. Think about how easy it is to marathon a bunch of television episodes or movies now. If you had to go to your bookshelf, scan your collection of VHS, it wouldn’t be as seamless.
Physical for me I don't want my favorite games movies TV shows and music being controlled by someone else. I want to be able to play them watch them listen to music whenever I want knowing it's always there for me when I need it. I love going out to buy video games it's much more fun than ordering online
Exactly! That’s how I feel. Something about the experience and acquiring the items. I feel like it’s mine and I get to enjoy it more when it’s in my hand. Online just doesn’t feel the same.
@@GamerAhmer Yeah online is a kind of like a big gamble
I do usually prefer physical copies. But sometimes, there is a digital deal I can't pass up. Like a game being uncommon and thus when it does show up at the local store or ebay, it tends to be more expensive than I would like. Yet, the same game on PSN was $7.49 the other day.
Not to mention the games already take up hard drive space whether the physical copy is owned or not. PS Plus or Game Pass also really changed my opinion on it. I could easily switch between games without having to go to the shelf lol.
I think my big fear is Disc Rot. What if one day I was able to get a rare game, only for it within a few years to not work. Until that becomes more widespread I will still get physical games.
I mean no disrespect, but you look so young. That fact you enjoy retro stuff is amazing.
I appreciate that. Thank you for watching.
I like physical media, and collect 3 different forms. Movies, books, and games. I like SNES carts because it was my childhood system.
Very nice! I am currently collecting through SNES as well. So many great games on that system!
Love the topic because I have a huge digital steam collection since I’ve had an account for 18 years. But I still miss the big box collection of years past 😊
Oh my God can I move in your game room is incredible!
Yes! Sometimes the extras and just seeing the amount of detail in those boxes were Amazing!
First!!! And physical games will always be my pick!!!
Yes!! Absolutely
I do both tbh, whichever cheaper in price.
That’s always a factor
OMG Your collection is so so nice i was floored till you panned over around the corner to the gamecubes an omg all those N64 o my. Very awesome Dudette.
Thank you so much!! I appreciate it. :) some of my favorites!
I have a strong preference for physical copies...with a little finagling I can always make a digital backup just in case the hard copy should some day fail. Ever since I was a kid I loved keeping my physical games in perfect condition with the boxes / manuals / etc, and looking at them on my shelf always gave a little burst of joy and happiness. I still prefer buying physical copies for modern current gen systems but it's not quite the same as it used to be. You may have part of the game as a one use download code, large parts of the game as an update and not on the disc, and games that become coasters after the online server is shut down.
Yes! I agree. Something about them back in the day really hit differently. That’s why I love the retro games! Something about the time and effort on those boxes and manuals and even guide/art books that would come with them.
That N64 console collection!! 🤩
Yes!! My favorite :)
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I love your videos so far and you made a lot of points in this video I’ve always been a physical game person because it feels better to have like you own it rather than a digital console i would rather spend more money on the classic of system than a digital version of it that’s how I am
Exactly!! I agree. I love the physical part of collecting. Definitely a great point about owning the game! Definitely something that people don’t often think about with digital.
I compare the artwork and manuals for games similar to comic books, and graphic novels where the artwork is so cool you want to be able to look at it and appreciate the art...
Exactly! The amount of time and effort that was put into them too! I just love and appreciate it!
I'm a retro game collector, but I don't keep memorabilia or the original cases unless it's a collector's edition.
I’m happy that all the games I want from are now on physical copy from limited run. Castlevania SOTN and Rondo and the original collection release are so awesome to get on physical. I’ll pass on the contra collection though.
Yes! So many great games from Limited Run Games and the other physical media places. I’m shocked with some of the stuff they bring out. And I love those collectors editions!
I recently read 2 articles with varying degrees of percentage one stated 72% of gamers bought digital the other as high as 94% bought digital. I am still a physical media gamer. I love the collection aspect, unboxing new games, buying collector's editions etc. But I met people who prefer digital. It's more convenient, no clutter, every game is stored on their account. I just can't ever give up the ownership and collecting aspect of it all.
Exactly! I definitely see both sides and it’s insane to see the shift. I’m curious to know how it’ll be in a few more years too.
some of us know everybody prefer physical media gaming over digital media gaming only little bit prefer digital media over physical media and some love both physical and digital media equally that's ok i know that i respect everyone's difference preference well for me i don't prefer one over the other i love and a fan of both physical media and digital media gaming equally i think they are both great to me in my opinion that's just me
I definitely see the pros and cons of both! Great to hear your input and see how people think about this topic!
I do both next gen is all digital now for me. Do care to have a disc that’s needs to be installed on the system and most games have patches now
Yes. That’s a great point with downloading and patches still continuing even after it’s installed.
Physical collecting has many great facets from feeling more like you own it to having it as backup should servers shut down or it's pulled from eshops. There's also a lot to be said about the presentation with the art even if it's just the label, or full case and manual.
Digital has many benefits too though, less to lug around of course but also, we loved it for our kiddo so she wouldn't lose her DS carts.
Sadly, the future IS digital but just like vinyl, there's sure to always be some sort of niche, physical gaming market for ages to come.
Go Physical!
Yes!!
Games are digital anyway. The disc acts like a key to play the game. As for Old games, they will stop working overtime. Doesn't matter how well you take care of it.
That’s a great point. With all of the updates and patches. It’s like it’s never fully complete.
Age old debate. Prefer physical, but you have to be realistic and accept the inevitable. When Internet speeds get truly up to the job, streaming will be the norm. Been gaming for 40 years, and wouldn't turn may back on the hobby like some kind of ludite due to progress. Is what it is. Great vid 👍
Exactly! Times are definitely changing and there is so much good. Glad to see so many people have input on this as well! Thanks for watching and hoping that 2023 brings some more greatness to gaming!
To me it depends on what i play on, for the switch i do a bit of both, as for xbox i will mostly buy games physically but will get some games digitally & for pc games i'll mostly buy them digitally, But if i do end up buying more retro stuff i'll just buy them physically.
Yes I hear people talk about that too. Depending on what they play for. Definitely interesting to see what people choose based on systems. Etc.
I'm forever physical but I do download certain things like the ds games I want to play on my wii u
Myself personally love to have the physical copy in my hand . I like having it to show off on my shelf . I usually find them go on sale so I get them when I can. I sometimes look for a digital copy for the price. But I am in the physical games . Awesome video
Yes! I definitely prefer physical. I love the look and aesthetic it creates overall in my gaming room. Thanks for the input and support!!
@@GamerAhmer You are so welcome . Always love to see women collecting gets me wanting to start collecting myself
I'm a 90s baby and physical media is my preference always and 4ever🤘🤘🤘
Yes!! Go 90s!!
Im physical only personally. I know one day they will stop. I love physical because i can sell it if the game is not right for me or if something were to happen to me my kids can sell off my collection and help with my final expenses
Exactly!! I’m hoping there will still be a physical option. I know it’s becoming more difficult to get physical games especially if they are limited releases.
Completely putting aside the fact I collect physical games I'll buy phyiscal copies of games for as long as I can because full price digital games never really go down but I can grab used physical copies of games way below MSRP not too long after release sometimes. I just found a PS5 last week and have already grabbed 4 amazing games for barely $80 total instead of the $240+ msrp.
Digital game prices often drop dramatically but helps if you're a patient gamer, 2nd hand physical is normally cheaper for at least the 1st year of release.
Yes! So many deals out there. I just see more of a worth when it comes to a physical game and feel like I get more for my money. You would think digital would be less expensive at first because there isn’t paper/ a case/ or anything extra adding to a price.
Both stress me out. lol
Too much physical stuff feels like a liability if something were to happen to the physical space itself. With digital I don't have to worry about finding a space to store it, but digital content management can still be a pain in the butt. It's gotten better, but PS3/Vita download lists were the worst. Physical introduces new failure points, if your disc drive or cartridge slot fails (or the cartridge/disc itself. It's rare - I've only encountered it with one cartridge: Puzzle and Dragons 3DS had a bunch of faulty cartridges. I think Omega Ruby is another one that some are faulty?).
I mostly love physical because it preserves the option to *buy* something in the future. If nothing was ever delisted and stores were never shut down, digital would be magical. But it isn't.
Pretty boxes are cool sometimes. Servers providing updates and redownloads usually stay up longer than stores, so your discs should still be able to update for a while but eventually we'll reach a point where a physical copy is incomplete, and we don't have the official means to complete it. So they're both a mess, in their own ways. Haha. Ideally, every game would be available in both formats, always and everyone could choose.
Those are all great points! I think many people feel that way
I don't see what's so wrong about both. I like having the physical copies but I also like having the digital versions too. incase something ever happens to the discs/carts, i have backups.
Backups is definitely a great point! I figure if it works for someone that’s all that matters.
Ah yes the never endless question every gamer has to ask themselves.
Exactly!
I prefer physical over digital, but sadly modern physical games are not much different from digital ones as now often they are coming incomplete, require multiple (day-one) patches etc. and even some are only boxes with download codes inside.
Patches have always been a thing , many cartridge games were sneakly re released with bug fixes . Nowdays you just need a Internet connection and you're away for road .
Yes! That is a great point. Noticing that even more as time goes on. It’s insane!
For me, the digital vs physical is on a case by case basis. I prefer physical since I do like some sports games, NHL is a perfect example. I play yearly, and that is something I prefer physical because at least I resell mine to get some value back before I get the next years iteration.
I usually buy digital when it comes to switch games. I have a 6 year old son, and he likes to play some of my Mario games. I buy those digital so that eliminates the possibility of him losing the games if he takes the switch somewhere, and having to buy another physical copy.
Another argument for physical as well, is I will buy physical if the price is reasonable at a place like Target vs. online. Like I said, I see pros and cons in both, and I just collect on a case by case basis. I just don’t understand why some physical titles are much cheaper than buying digital. Less distribution costs since a sever farm handles that traffic on downloads. I guess that’s just game companies being greedy I guess, but that’s a whole other topic.
I have terabytes of digital collections running on launchbox. Physical takes up too much space. I have the entire collections of every system up to the PS3 and Xbox 360, and 90% of PS4.
Woah that’s awesome! Definitely does take up a lot of space.
I’ll just starteed playing video games aagin after 9yr break most of games are digital except for one
Great to see you are playing games again! Whatever works best for you is all that matters.
I prefer both.
Few flaws for digital collecting is any game developer has the right to remove that game from all digital storefronts ( an example being Unreal franchise ), also if you want to purchase any current game released now onward on Steam, you have to deal with Denuvo.
Few flaws for physical media is disc rot, along where the games are stored at.
All in all, its a matter of enjoying the games and knowing what you can go back to time to time.
if we had a real digital locker where it wont unlist games I'd definitely wouldn't mind digital but it's still not fully there yet. From Scott Pilgrim, Double dragon, xmen arcade game I lost all these games and it's crap. Thats the real problem for digital for me. Once we get a universal digital cloud locker that will be good i'm stuck with physical until they stop making physical
Oh I agree! I hate that games can be lost. So physical all the way! Thank you for your input as that is definitely something to think about
Im not spending $200-$500 for a PHYSICAL Limited Run or Special Reserve game. Also if you are a collector or reseller of Limited Run or Special Reserve games, you may have to buy a PATCH cart thats has been released.
Another scenario, if the servers goes down, if no PATCH cart was released & you HAVE to download the patch at THAT given time BUT, if you dont download the patch & you sit on that BRAND NEW, SEALED COLLECTORS EDITION, no one wants to buy a defective, expensive collectors edition that cannot be download/UPDATED because the server is down for good.
That’s definitely a great point. So many issues with things in the future for sure. Definitely hope there is a way to preserve all of this stuff
I prefer physical but I do buy digital for steam, switch and ps3 (some games I only have access to digitally so makes sense for me). But I don't buy many collector's editions and sadly the standard physical doesn't come with a manual anymore. So it's a bit more bare-bones. However I do think apps like steam are really cool with earning points, getting badges, themes, backgrounds, discussions etc and I think collecting on a platform that can give you a good user interface to store your game and all these other options isn't such a bad future. I think it's in some ways better than physical. The only snag is just not FEELING like you own the game like you do a physical. Like I can imagine the effort and pride you have figuring out how to display all of your vast collection and that's a feeling that's hard to replicate in an app I think. Just some random thoughts cos I don't which way I swing.
Physical forever, digital only when its free.
Yes!!
Kinda doesn’t matter what I prefer. Digital games are going to replace physical. It’s like getting upset when we replaced horses with cars.
Imo there is only one right answer: physical.
I definitely enjoy physical!
I'm a 90s kid so I prefer physical copys of games
Exactly!! 90s kids rule!
My gaming emulators and roms are all digital.
Definitely more convenient.
Love physical games, sadly in the future it will all be digitsl... what would this do to prices, go up or down?
I don’t see games breaking due to age and proper handling/storage. Old arcade pcb’s are still alive and repairable. I have games I don’t like like chrono trigger that will never be played for a long time
I’m hoping they don’t continue to be insanely hard to get but as long as there is a market they will continue to stay up in price.
You should always buy a physical copy, buying a digital copy for the same price as a physical copy is not smart move
Exactly!! I agree.
Unfortunately everything looks like it’s pointing to a digital future, which I don’t like! #teamphysicalmedia for life 👍.
I know! It’s insane. Physical media forever!!
Hey 😃 i was hoping if it was possible if i could get you on one of my podcast series smells like nostalgia? Id love to get an oppurtunity to hear your childhood memories and your collections 😃 How do i get hold of you to message 😃🙏🏼❤️
Yes! I should finally have some available time in the upcoming weeks or so. We chatted before so I will message you on Instagram again to confirm a time! I’m definitely looking forward to it. :)
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Both have cons.
True
In my opinion if you're a digital collector you are either lazy or just a Casual Gamer and if you are watching this channel you are probably extremely into video games especially physical media thus being physical collectors
Why would you link digital gaming to laziness, walking to a game store or ordering physical online is not exactly a workout even for a gamer? It's also as easy to argue that a "hard-core" gamer would prefer digital as they are more likely to have issues with storing and accessing hundreds of physical games, some gamers even have families and can't all dedicate a room to storing plastic boxes.
Digital is worthless ... Physical is alot better for collectors and those who just want to swap or trade their games in after They've finished the thing . My cousin was all digital until he found out i traded in 50 ps4 games and 1euro 40cents for a ps5 iast year 🤣he's been buying physical ever since ! Im a collector so i traded in the common titles which some i will buy back in cex or adverts for buttons when the price drops..😂 I kept all my shmups and limited run games .
That’s amazing!! Yes. That’s one thing people don’t see. You can trade in things that you jo longer want for amazing things! Digital has no value! That’s so great to see! Physical forever!