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Old 04-01-2014, 07:37 AM   #1
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Digital vs. hard copy?

I live abroad, and I don't think I can handle waiting the few extra days to get a hard copy of the PS4 game via Aramex from the US. However, being Old, I have never downloaded a game digitally and am wondering if there's any difference in play quality, etc. If it's the same, obviously I'm going to get my Show on asap! Thanks.
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Old 04-01-2014, 07:59 AM   #2
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I live abroad, and I don't think I can handle waiting the few extra days to get a hard copy of the PS4 game via Aramex from the US. However, being Old, I have never downloaded a game digitally and am wondering if there's any difference in play quality, etc. If it's the same, obviously I'm going to get my Show on asap! Thanks.
No it's the same game. With PS4, games can be played very fast downloading, there is no reason to stick with physical with a ps4. Digital at least saves the taxes , and is more convenient then switching discs, etc...
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Old 04-01-2014, 08:06 AM   #3
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I would only Download Digital if the Disc copy wasnt available or maybe if the Digital was at a greatly reduced rate like $39.99 then the company saves and I save but other then $6 tax saving its not worth .
See I resell all my games and easily get $45 to $50 for my resale so for someone who never keeps outdated games and sells them before their value drops I would never buy digital as I would be throwing my $$$ on no resale and because sports games become obsolete in months .
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I would only Download Digital if the Disc copy wasnt available or maybe if the Digital was at a greatly reduced rate like $39.99 then the company saves and I save but other then $6 tax saving its not worth .
See I resell all my games and easily get $45 to $50 for my resale so for someone who never keeps outdated games and sells them before their value drops I would never buy digital as I would be throwing my $$$ on no resale and because sports games become obsolete in months .
Totally disagree, reselling is a ripoff especially at places like gamestop, and like you said sports game go down in value very fast. Devs only get money from new copies not used. There is no advantage for going physical. Why would you trade in the show in 2 months?
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Totally disagree, reselling is a ripoff especially at places like gamestop, and like you said sports game go down in value very fast. Devs only get money from new copies not used. There is no advantage for going physical. Why would you trade in the show in 2 months?
Not trying to be rude but this isnt even a argument Im talking facts and yours is opinion ? Money wise on what youll make and save isnt even debatable by selling it yourself .

Gamestop/Funcoland resale welcome to 2014 but theres a place called Feebay or CraigsList and I have been doing this forever so I only whined up losing $15 and then buy the game back later if I still enjoy it .

For example I love the Show but in a few months I get very bored by its game play so I sell it For $50 and then buy it back for $35 give or take though this year will be very different with the PS4 version meaning it will be a buyers market so I will be selling mine fast to upgrade to the PS4 system and The Show as Im really enjoying QC mode .

Its basic so I cant tell you anything else and no I dont need the few dollars but I dont let anyone piggy back off my money either .
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Totally disagree, reselling is a ripoff especially at places like gamestop, and like you said sports game go down in value very fast. Devs only get money from new copies not used. There is no advantage for going physical. Why would you trade in the show in 2 months?
Some money > no money.

I bought the digital version since I know I won't want to get rid of the show, but I almost always buy physical copies of games since, worst case scenario, I can get a few bucks back for them down the road.
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its a sports game that you will rebuy every year, get the hard copy
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I think i will be getting the digital version this year, depending on the price(if its $59). The game isn't being released in Australia and i can get US psn card's for about the same price as the disc version but the disc takes about 2 weeks to reach me with free/slow postage.
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