Digital or hardcopy?

[Chungus]

If it hadn't been for the 'rona, I would have bought a hard copy of ACNH. But I can't say I regret buying the digital version, since I can easily go between my other games and New Horizons without having to change up the game cartridge. It's super convenient!

 

[Belle T]

Usually I prefer a physical copy, because they're nice collectables that look good on my shelf and because it means I don't have to allocate any of my console's internal memory to the base game, though I usually don't mind digital copies if I'm out of options. My copy of New Leaf is digital, for example, despite all my other games being physical.

But with Switch, since it lacks external storage, I'd overwhelmingly prefer a hard copy. I still have flashbacks from when I was on a really lackluster PC that was constantly running out of disk space, so I've gotten into the habit of hoarding every megabyte I can.

 

[pochy]

hard copies since they corrupt less easier ! (the one time i got a digital copy of acnl it corrupted after 2 years lol)

 

[Lotusblossom]

I always prefer hard copy just incase

 

[Chiruka]

Hard copies. I've loved the idea of being a video game collector. Opening up the case for the first time, admiring the disc/cartridge, & the manual is a great feeling for me. This is even better if it's my favorite game.

I hate digital copies because I never get that special feeling, I never feel like I actually "own" it (hey also take up a lot of space). Really the only time I get digital versions is if the game was strictly digital, or if it legitimately cannot be bought anymore.

The unfortunate downside of being a hard copy person is that if you're too late on some games you've really wanted to play, depending on how popular it is, you're screwed. Can never find a decent price for Pokemon Black because of this, lel.

Suppose with physical copies, I also wouldn't have too worry about my games corrupting, or never being able to get them again. To this day, I've still never got to play that Scott Pilgrim game.

 

[rosabelle]

Usually go for physical copies but since we’re still in quarantine, I have no choice but to go digital (plus lots of discounts on digital so yea). I have a memory card for my switch with 128gb so can still buy more digital games.

 

[frogslime]

I like hard copies of old ac games, but with the new one digital is the best choice.

 

[InstantNoodles]

I prefer hardcopy if only just because of the resell value

 

[UglyMonsterFace]

I like digital because I want to play the game over many years. But during that time I'll have other games I'm playing and those will be cartridge. So it's nice not to have to keep switching carts multiple times just so I can do dailies for AC.

 

[marshallows]

always a hardcopy typa person. whether it be games or books. i like to have physical things to touch and put on a shelf lmao.

 

[MyLifeIsCake]

I usually go for hardcopy simply because it saves storage space on my console, I can have multiple copies if I want and the resell value. However for NH, I actually out purchased the digital version so I could have it as soon as possible. I didn't know if stores would be open to get a physical copy and since the save is stored on the switch itself, it wouldn't matter if I had it on a cart. For NL I liked having multiple towns on carts I could switch out.

 

[BluebearL]

Yes well for new leaf I ended up having one hard copy (my main) and one digital on my other ds for trading. However, for new horizons I have gone with hard copy since the store was open upon release and there is something nice about feeling like you truly own it. I also bought it on the same day I bought my switch lite so it was my First hard copy game and made the start to my collection feel legitimate I guess. I still really like digital copies and may buy some games in future that way but my issue is you can’t get cheaper second hand digital and it takes up storage I don’t have on my console. These replies were really helpful at the time and it is still a good thread to have to read how everyone prefers to play!

 

[CrestFallen]

I have the digital version because I got it right when covid hit, so all the stores that sold hardcovers were closed. I definitely think I would prefer hard cover tho as I look having the physical copies of my games

 

[zee=^w^=]

I mailordered a hardcopy for the resale value (and I had a $8 coupon with the store I ordered from), as I don't expect ACNH to go on sale in the digital store anytime soon. Most of my other games are digital though, I buy them when they are on sale in the eShop since I'm not the type that I must get a game on release date. Pretty happy with my 30-90% off digital games collection

 

[Mick]

Hardcopy, because I like to have a physical thing attached to it. Also, there is the benefit of saving on internal storage space (which most consoles do not have a lot of) downloading on consoles is usually very slow and tedious.

I do download all of my pc games because who even gets physical ones there... I haven't had a disc drive in years.

 

[Bilaz]

I like hard copies because every time someone is like ‘hey have you heard of this new game Animal Crossing New Horizons!’ I can stare them in the eyes while I take my entire collection of Animal Crossing games out of the closet one by one

 

[Che5hire Cat]

I started to get more games digital thanks to Corona, otherwise I prefer hard copy versions.

 

[hakutaku]

Hard copy! Most of my games have been gifts so I've never bought digital before, plus I don't like downloading things. I do like having a physical game too, it makes it feel more real if that makes sense?

 

[mayortiffany]

I had a digital copy for New Leaf since I bought the special edition console, and it came preloaded with that.

But in general, I prefer hard copies. Yes, you can lose the hard copy (as I did with my Wild World cartridge unfortunately), but I just feel more secure with a physical copy in case something happens to my console. It's also fun to save the boxes as collectibles!