Digital or hardcopy?

[AntiJupiter]

I prefer digital copies, if I still have a lot of storage left.

 

[Koi Fishe]

Hardcopies are better imo. I love displaying the cases on my shelf !

 

[Xara]

i’ve always preferred hardcopy ;u;

 

[Darcy94x]

I normally buy hard copies but as animal crossing sold out everywhere and I’d bought a switch specifically for this game I bought digital!

 

[Mary]

Digital for me. I like having all my games with me, and I’m not organized enough to be carrying around cases and stuff. I definitely understand the appeal of hard copies, I just know I’d lose them.

 

[xSuperMario64x]

If possible I always try to buy the physical copy of any game I get. The only instances where I purchased the digital copy instead were instances where I got a great coupon from My Nintendo (I got HHD and Tomodachi Life for $12-14 through them but it was only for digital download).

To me having the digital copy is an inconvenience, believe it or not. I suppose it wouldn't be too bad wit hthe Switch, but for the 3DS having a digital copy meant I could only play the game on one of my two 3DS consoles (sometimes I like to play a game on my pink 3DS so I can draw on my gold 3DS, but that's difficult to do when the digital game I want to play is on the gold 3DS).

It also gives me the security to know that I actually own a copy of the game. Having a digital copy makes me feel like I don't really own it, and if anything were to happen to the console that the game is on then the game would prob be gone forever (that happened to me once when I downloaded a digital copy of OOT 3D and then I didn't realize that deleting the eShop data would delete the game too).


tl;dr I hate buying digital copies of games lol

 

[Vextro]

I prefer the HardCopy because I love opening up a physical case and its so satisfying to pop out the cartridge and put it in the system, it always gets me excited! I love the artwork on the cases too, it gives the game more personality which I like and its nice to see your stack of video games you can just open and put the cartridge/disc in and play! you can also resell your physical games too which is good if your a kid that doesn't have a lot of money and want to play more games, or if you just need the cash and want to sell a game you might have already beaten or you didn't really like and can get some money back. It can also be cheaper to buy games reused too than buying full price virtually.

 

[Rosch]

I own a digital copy because I was too excited to get the game on release day. But I'd say physical copies are still the way to go. Saves storage space and it can always be played on many Switch units.

 

[grayacnh]

Hard copy every time. Digital games are always easier with not having to change games, not being able to lose them etc, but nothing beats buying a new game, taking it out the plastic and having the box blah blah. I'm a sucker for it!

 

[ReanimatedSorceress]

I prefer hard copies of most games, but I buy digital a lot now because of the sake prices.

As far as the Switch is specifically concerned, I don't think I'll ever buy a hard copy game for the system. It just doesn't seem worth it to me. The cartridges feel like absolutely nothing and you don't even get a manual. I used to be a collector years ago so even though that's not my thing anymore, I still like my hard copies to feel substancial. I'm a sucker for a good collectors edition.

 

[Uffe]

I prefer a hard copy because I like to be able to hold my games physically. Plus, if I were to ever be robbed of my Switch or 3DS, at least my games wouldn't be taken. Unless someone went in my apartment, then it wouldn't really matter.

 

[eggie_]

i buy mostly hard copies. i like to leave room for indie games that i cant buy physically on my switch, so big titles like animal crossing are always hard copy. plus the cases look nice on a shelf!

 

[Your Local Wild Child]

I typically prefer hardcopy. It just feels more official.

 

[fluttershy300]

Despite the fact that I bought a digital copy of ACNH, I definitely prefer physical.

 

[AC.Newbie]

I bought mine digital because I had one extra voucher left over. I guess the convenience makes digital the better option in my opinion

 

[Jhine7]

I prefer hard copy, but due to COVID I had to get digital this time. Darn!

 

[Cosmic_Crossfade]

I personally buy digital nowadays as it's much easier to access my library for a game to play. I couldn't stand having to take the small cartridge out and then pop it back in. I keep thinking I'm going to break the cover

Buying digital also saves me a trip to the store and gas money as well haha I usually will only buy a hardcopy if it comes with a good pre order gift but I mostly do not pre order anymore due to reasons.

 

[Pintuition]

Digital! I find I have very little storage space in my house so I only ever buy digital games/other content (movies, etc.) now! Besides, I couldn't even get NH as a physical copy because it went crazy when it was released!

 

[Hobowire]

I went with hardcopy. when I'm done with the game I'll give it to my friend to play.

 

[eko]

Digital for new leaf and new horizons! I would have preferred a hardcopy for both though, I got into new leaf very late and it was extremely rare to come by even preowned copies (or at least in my town) meanwhile new horizons came out during a pandemic and I didn't want to leave the house or trust deliveries :'3c