Fucking weird how many pro-digital users there are in a s...
“Fucking weird how many pro-digital users there are in a sub that’s about physical media. You don’t care about physical media or ownership? Fine. Don’t shit on those that do.”
Summary
Recent sales data show only about 15% of PS5 games were bought physically, confirming that digital purchases dominate the market. Discussions on relevant subreddits reveal a sizable number of users advocating digital formats and occasionally dismissing physical‑media preferences, while also acknowledging a community that still values ownership of physical copies. Therefore, the observation of many pro‑digital participants in a physical‑media‑focused forum is accurate.
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- Just 15% of All PS5 Software Was Purchased Physically Last Quarter | Push Square
I prefer physical media over digital but I am willing to buy digital if it has a significant price decrease. I do believe I technically buy more digital due to 5 dollar sales on games I want to play. The profits though I believe are misaligned to meet their view.
- Physical media or Digital media: The pros and cons – The Oracle
Before the days of digital media services like Audible, YouTube and more, many people used to belt out records or settle down with a good hardcover book. When it comes to the ways that we choose to consume media, there is a spectrum with one end being people who stick to purely physical media, ...
- Physical vs. Digital Media | Harris County Public Library
In the end, I bought a copy of Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island on DVD, but the whole experience got me thinking about the ongoing tension between physical and digital media. The two have been pushing and pulling since computers became a household item and phones began to fit in pockets. As a librarian, you probably expect me to support physical media (physical books, DVDs, etc.) wholeheartedly, but you’d be wrong.
- r/Zillennials on Reddit: Do you prefer physical media or digital?
I will always buy physical over digital, but my number one most hated ultra supreme pet peeve is physical media with download codes instead of like. an actual physical cd · if I HAVE to get digital games, gog all the way. fuck drm and fuck internet requirement for offline games ... my boomer trait is that if I pay for something I should own it in perpetuity and not have it disappear · Boomer trait? I'm not sure anybody wants the shit they paid for to randomly disappear. ... you'd be surprised how many younger people prefer digital media for its ease of use and don't really concern themselves with media preservation.
- r/gaming on Reddit: Debunking "80% of game copies sold are digital" with actual sales numbers
https://primagames.com/news/capcom-reveals-93-percent-game-sales-digital · Again it doesn’t matter if it’s made 7m. To me and you that’s a a lot but to them it’s the same as an atm transaction fee taking 7 bucks to dish out 100. ... I’m not disagreeing with you. It’s just an example. When a game sells well, physical still matters because the gaming industry is on its knees. Honestly I’d prefer physical media stays but I’m not going to pretend like I won’t play games digitally if that’s the only option.
- r/polls on Reddit: Do you prefer Physical or Digital Media?
Only have physical books. And I stick to DVD on shows/movies. That streaming service you use will cancel the show when it feels like and leave you without a way to watch. I'll just pull out the DVD and enjoy. ... I do feel that digital clutter is starting to feel just as bad as physical mess.
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