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On March 09 2020 00:06 PuroStrife wrote:Show nested quote +On March 08 2020 04:38 Gahlo wrote:
I'd like to say the same, but there's a 3 fold issue where a) I like physical copies b) I can put it on my shelf with my PS1 copy, and 3) added nostalgia of playing the remake on a Playstation. I don't care for physical copies any more for several reasons. Plastic. Having to swap discs. Can be scratched and thus you have to purchase a new copy. Can be stolen. Digital produce no plastic, it reduced the amount of shipping which in turn reduce the amount of pollution, it's registered on my account for all time so I can never lose the discs nor can they be stolen and you can stream it on twitch without the silly playstation UI. I'll just purchase the PS controller and it will feel like I am playing on a playstation just with better graphics and smoother performance. The game in itself is nostalgic for me, not the box I play it on, especially since I would have to purchase a brand new console to play one single game when I can save that money and put it into upgrading my PC when I need to. I purchased a new xbox one when they announced the remake and it's just sitting in the box collecting dust.  PS: It is sad that they "turn based" option is basically just easy mode where the game controls itself and you just sit there and watch, if what Maximilian said is true, which I think it is, I don't think he would lie about something like that.
The thing you're missing there is that with a physical copy I can choose to lend it to somebody without giving up account credentials and sell it if I need to. It's going to be a 2 disk game, so there won't be a ton of disk swapping involved and as far as scratches go, my PS1 copy still has a mirrory finish. I was pretty obsessive with taking care of my CDs/CD cases, so the only *real* damage is a largely superficial crack on the back of the cover. If part 2 ends up with a simultaneous release for PS5/PC I'll just buy it again for PC nbd and skip a PS5 until another system sellers comes out anyway.
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On March 09 2020 02:03 Gahlo wrote:Show nested quote +On March 09 2020 00:06 PuroStrife wrote:On March 08 2020 04:38 Gahlo wrote:
I'd like to say the same, but there's a 3 fold issue where a) I like physical copies b) I can put it on my shelf with my PS1 copy, and 3) added nostalgia of playing the remake on a Playstation. I don't care for physical copies any more for several reasons. Plastic. Having to swap discs. Can be scratched and thus you have to purchase a new copy. Can be stolen. Digital produce no plastic, it reduced the amount of shipping which in turn reduce the amount of pollution, it's registered on my account for all time so I can never lose the discs nor can they be stolen and you can stream it on twitch without the silly playstation UI. I'll just purchase the PS controller and it will feel like I am playing on a playstation just with better graphics and smoother performance. The game in itself is nostalgic for me, not the box I play it on, especially since I would have to purchase a brand new console to play one single game when I can save that money and put it into upgrading my PC when I need to. I purchased a new xbox one when they announced the remake and it's just sitting in the box collecting dust. PS: It is sad that they "turn based" option is basically just easy mode where the game controls itself and you just sit there and watch, if what Maximilian said is true, which I think it is, I don't think he would lie about something like that. The thing you're missing there is that with a physical copy I can choose to lend it to somebody without giving up account credentials and sell it if I need to. It's going to be a 2 disk game, so there won't be a ton of disk swapping involved and as far as scratches go, my PS1 copy still has a mirrory finish. I was pretty obsessive with taking care of my CDs/CD cases, so the only *real* damage is a largely superficial crack on the back of the cover. If part 2 ends up with a simultaneous release for PS5/PC I'll just buy it again for PC nbd and skip a PS5 until another system sellers comes out anyway.
This so much: I buy always physical copies because I swap with my family and friends
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On March 09 2020 02:03 Gahlo wrote:Show nested quote +On March 09 2020 00:06 PuroStrife wrote:On March 08 2020 04:38 Gahlo wrote:
I'd like to say the same, but there's a 3 fold issue where a) I like physical copies b) I can put it on my shelf with my PS1 copy, and 3) added nostalgia of playing the remake on a Playstation. I don't care for physical copies any more for several reasons. Plastic. Having to swap discs. Can be scratched and thus you have to purchase a new copy. Can be stolen. Digital produce no plastic, it reduced the amount of shipping which in turn reduce the amount of pollution, it's registered on my account for all time so I can never lose the discs nor can they be stolen and you can stream it on twitch without the silly playstation UI. I'll just purchase the PS controller and it will feel like I am playing on a playstation just with better graphics and smoother performance. The game in itself is nostalgic for me, not the box I play it on, especially since I would have to purchase a brand new console to play one single game when I can save that money and put it into upgrading my PC when I need to. I purchased a new xbox one when they announced the remake and it's just sitting in the box collecting dust. PS: It is sad that they "turn based" option is basically just easy mode where the game controls itself and you just sit there and watch, if what Maximilian said is true, which I think it is, I don't think he would lie about something like that. The thing you're missing there is that with a physical copy I can choose to lend it to somebody without giving up account credentials and sell it if I need to. It's going to be a 2 disk game, so there won't be a ton of disk swapping involved and as far as scratches go, my PS1 copy still has a mirrory finish. I was pretty obsessive with taking care of my CDs/CD cases, so the only *real* damage is a largely superficial crack on the back of the cover. If part 2 ends up with a simultaneous release for PS5/PC I'll just buy it again for PC nbd and skip a PS5 until another system sellers comes out anyway.
I never purchase games I don't want to keep and I don't lend out games any more because everyone I know purchase everything digitally, we all have the same games..
Also, I dislike contributing to pollution, like having to transport games on huge ships across the planet.
you do you, sir, I won't say you're wrong or anything like that of course, I personally see more negatives with physical copies than digital, but that is me.
Last time I lent someone a game was back in Half-Life days.
Hopefully the next 12 months goes by in a damn hurry so we can enjoy 60FPS FFVII:R.
PS: I didn't miss the fact that you could lend out a game, I just think it's a foregone era, like lending people movies, it's all digital these days.
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On March 09 2020 05:42 PuroStrife wrote:Show nested quote +On March 09 2020 02:03 Gahlo wrote:On March 09 2020 00:06 PuroStrife wrote:On March 08 2020 04:38 Gahlo wrote:
I'd like to say the same, but there's a 3 fold issue where a) I like physical copies b) I can put it on my shelf with my PS1 copy, and 3) added nostalgia of playing the remake on a Playstation. I don't care for physical copies any more for several reasons. Plastic. Having to swap discs. Can be scratched and thus you have to purchase a new copy. Can be stolen. Digital produce no plastic, it reduced the amount of shipping which in turn reduce the amount of pollution, it's registered on my account for all time so I can never lose the discs nor can they be stolen and you can stream it on twitch without the silly playstation UI. I'll just purchase the PS controller and it will feel like I am playing on a playstation just with better graphics and smoother performance. The game in itself is nostalgic for me, not the box I play it on, especially since I would have to purchase a brand new console to play one single game when I can save that money and put it into upgrading my PC when I need to. I purchased a new xbox one when they announced the remake and it's just sitting in the box collecting dust. PS: It is sad that they "turn based" option is basically just easy mode where the game controls itself and you just sit there and watch, if what Maximilian said is true, which I think it is, I don't think he would lie about something like that. The thing you're missing there is that with a physical copy I can choose to lend it to somebody without giving up account credentials and sell it if I need to. It's going to be a 2 disk game, so there won't be a ton of disk swapping involved and as far as scratches go, my PS1 copy still has a mirrory finish. I was pretty obsessive with taking care of my CDs/CD cases, so the only *real* damage is a largely superficial crack on the back of the cover. If part 2 ends up with a simultaneous release for PS5/PC I'll just buy it again for PC nbd and skip a PS5 until another system sellers comes out anyway. I never purchase games I don't want to keep and I don't lend out games any more because everyone I know purchase everything digitally, we all have the same games.. Also, I dislike contributing to pollution, like having to transport games on huge ships across the planet. you do you, sir, I won't say you're wrong or anything like that of course, I personally see more negatives with physical copies than digital, but that is me. Last time I lent someone a game was back in Half-Life days. Hopefully the next 12 months goes by in a damn hurry so we can enjoy 60FPS FFVII:R. PS: I didn't miss the fact that you could lend out a game, I just think it's a foregone era, like lending people movies, it's all digital these days.
I'm generally very selective about the games I buy, so it's rare I decide to sell one, but some times things happen that are out of my control. For example, I bought ARMS because it seemed interesting and a friend and I were going to play it, but he ended up not getting a Switch due to financial problems and it ended up just sitting there collecting dust. Outside of that, they're an unintentional investment. I can get well more for my FF7 copy than I paid for it if I was in a spot that I'd need to part with it.
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On March 09 2020 07:34 Gahlo wrote:Show nested quote +On March 09 2020 05:42 PuroStrife wrote:On March 09 2020 02:03 Gahlo wrote:On March 09 2020 00:06 PuroStrife wrote:On March 08 2020 04:38 Gahlo wrote:
I'd like to say the same, but there's a 3 fold issue where a) I like physical copies b) I can put it on my shelf with my PS1 copy, and 3) added nostalgia of playing the remake on a Playstation. I don't care for physical copies any more for several reasons. Plastic. Having to swap discs. Can be scratched and thus you have to purchase a new copy. Can be stolen. Digital produce no plastic, it reduced the amount of shipping which in turn reduce the amount of pollution, it's registered on my account for all time so I can never lose the discs nor can they be stolen and you can stream it on twitch without the silly playstation UI. I'll just purchase the PS controller and it will feel like I am playing on a playstation just with better graphics and smoother performance. The game in itself is nostalgic for me, not the box I play it on, especially since I would have to purchase a brand new console to play one single game when I can save that money and put it into upgrading my PC when I need to. I purchased a new xbox one when they announced the remake and it's just sitting in the box collecting dust. PS: It is sad that they "turn based" option is basically just easy mode where the game controls itself and you just sit there and watch, if what Maximilian said is true, which I think it is, I don't think he would lie about something like that. The thing you're missing there is that with a physical copy I can choose to lend it to somebody without giving up account credentials and sell it if I need to. It's going to be a 2 disk game, so there won't be a ton of disk swapping involved and as far as scratches go, my PS1 copy still has a mirrory finish. I was pretty obsessive with taking care of my CDs/CD cases, so the only *real* damage is a largely superficial crack on the back of the cover. If part 2 ends up with a simultaneous release for PS5/PC I'll just buy it again for PC nbd and skip a PS5 until another system sellers comes out anyway. I never purchase games I don't want to keep and I don't lend out games any more because everyone I know purchase everything digitally, we all have the same games.. Also, I dislike contributing to pollution, like having to transport games on huge ships across the planet. you do you, sir, I won't say you're wrong or anything like that of course, I personally see more negatives with physical copies than digital, but that is me. Last time I lent someone a game was back in Half-Life days. Hopefully the next 12 months goes by in a damn hurry so we can enjoy 60FPS FFVII:R. PS: I didn't miss the fact that you could lend out a game, I just think it's a foregone era, like lending people movies, it's all digital these days. I'm generally very selective about the games I buy, so it's rare I decide to sell one, but some times things happen that are out of my control. For example, I bought ARMS because it seemed interesting and a friend and I were going to play it, but he ended up not getting a Switch due to financial problems and it ended up just sitting there collecting dust. Outside of that, they're an unintentional investment. I can get well more for my FF7 copy than I paid for it if I was in a spot that I'd need to part with it.
If you can sell 20 year old games for more than you purchased it for then you're a magician, unless you found one dumb sheik who doesn't know the game is 20 years old and can be downloaded on steam for a small price.
I highly doubt that.
I would send you my copy right away and then earn money off of the sale if you could get more money back from the game than what I invested in it, or rather, my mom at the time.
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Its not "one dumb sheik", its collectors who want these things. Most of the time for sentimental value. Many physical PS1 games are worth triple digits. The digital versions did not lower those prices
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On March 09 2020 15:23 sharkie wrote:
Its not "one dumb sheik", its collectors who want these things. Most of the time for sentimental value. Many physical PS1 games are worth triple digits. The digital versions did not lower those prices
First gen games, yes, but we're talking about games from close to the turn of the millennia which was mass produced, most of the games that are worth much are very difficult to come by for one reason, they were available in a limited amount in the earliest days of video games and no I am not talking about the arcade game era but video console game era.
Air Raid from 82(gen1) was sold in the thousands and is worth up to 6000 USD, FF VII sold 19 million copies of the original game and has since been re-released on multiple platforms.
This is going slightly off-topic so I will add that I am super excited for FF VII:R, I can't wait to grind my ass off.
Literally, it will fall off from grinding too much.
Edit: special edition games which came in limited amounts, games with rare flaws in manufacturing, typos, different font or color for text does not apply, we're talking mass released editions here, he most probably does not have one of these.
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ok this is a video I will definitely watch AFTER I played the game
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So it shouldn't affect digital purchases? Though that being said the file size of the digi is probably going to be huge if the physical is two discs lol..
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sounds like the game has gone gold already and is just being hampered with distribution issues thanks to covid-19.
i guess worst case scenario, game gets released but gets a day one patch.
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Here I am hoping it blows over fast enough for the store to re-open.
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Stressed about not getting the physical deluxe edition on release day from Square and preordered the digital deluxe edition as well.
3 weeks. Three. Weeks.
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Decided to bite the bullet and switch over to 1st Class after tons of people canceled theirs.
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