Anyone else have a hard time getting used to buying digital for AAA games?

So, very rough math means you'll be able to download a 20GB game in about 2.3 hours. No big deal.

 

Don't Post much around here anymore but I have not purchased any physical Media for the Xbox One (and even late 360 unless it was the only way).

Such an archaic outdated form of delivering Media Content (Physical Media) it's almost sad people still hold onto it. But meh, I'll just do my part in shaping the future buy supporting it with my wallet.

 

I don't see how it's ''sad''. People like to sell their games when they are done with it, you can't do that with digital games, not atm anyway. Also most of the time it's still cheaper to buy physical games than digital, that's why I only buy digital if
it's actually cheaper or on sale.

 

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Hello "LameLefty"

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Thank you very much for that information, I really appreciate it

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Actually, I waited until the Wi-Fi usage was at its minumum and I was able to download the game with these stats instead LOL

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Download Speed = 26.16 Mbps

Upload Speed = 27.87 Mbps

Packet Loss = 0%

Latency = 86%

Wireless Strenght = 91%

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Have a nice day or afternoon or night "LameLefty"

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I'm all digital myself now (unless there's a decent collectors ed), I have superfast broadband though (200mb) with VM so probably wouldn't be so enthusiastic otherwise

 

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Hello "LostKauz"

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Please understand that it isn't my intention to be mean / rude to you with my response to your post. If it comes across as that way, then please forgive me

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It must be really nice to have such a super fast download speed with your Ethernet Cable connected Xbox 360 and Xbox One

I had to spend about $600.00 to get the most powerful router that I could find and the most powerful Wi-Fi Range extender (sorry, I'm not that familiar with computers and stuff) in order for me to have this " Rare " connection strenght / speed of...

Download Speed = 26.16 Mbps

Upload Speed = 27.87 Mbps

Packet Loss = 0%

Latency = 86%

Wireless Strenght = 91%

and the more consistent stats of the following due to wireless printers, multiple iPads / Tablet devices, Laptops, Smart TVs, etc...

Download Speed = 19.50 Mbps

Upload Speed = 26.09 Mbps

Packet Loss = 0%

Lateny = 88 ms

Wireless Strenght = 85%

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Before I invested $600 into what was then the best Router and Wi-Fi Range Extender, my Xbox 360 and Xbox One would only get 2 out of 4 Wi-Fi Signal Strenght with minimum Wi-Fi usage and drop down to 1 out of 4 Signal Strenght with regular Wi-Fi usage.

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I hope that you don't mind me asking, but what is your...

Download Speed =

Upload Speed =

Packet Loss =

Latency =

That your Xbox 360 and Xbox One is getting from your internet connection?

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The only way for me to have an Ethernet Cable connection with my modem is if I bought a 100 foot Ethernet Cable and create a constant tripping hazzard for everyone just for the sake of a better internet connection for my Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

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Have a nice day or afernoon or night "LostKauz"

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Well, to put it in perspective, right now I've got a hardwired connection through my router to my cable modem. My specs this morning are

Download Speed = 77.96 mbps

Upload Speed = 11.93 mbps

Packet Loss = 0%

Latency = 82 ms

All of that is great except for the darn latency, which really sucks these days. A year or so ago I'd have ~20 - 30 ms at most. Ugh.

 

Apart from two games I'm entirely digital on X1. I'm eyeing a few physical games now though. I paid £40 for DR3 digitally from the Xbox Store recently, not in a sale obviously. Can get new copies of it for £12 in my local store.

The early X1 titles are dirt cheap physically now, new, while digitally they're holding crazy price-points. So... it's starting to make sense to hop on the physical bandwagon and drink the coolade there.

 

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Hello everyone

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I don't know what Latency is, but I would guess that mine is really bad

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Have a nice day or afternoon or night everyone

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I want to buy digital however I'm not paying nearly 20 a game to get it so I'm sticking with physical copies,

 

I started off with mostly disc, but have been getting more and more digital for several reasons.

First, there have been a few publishers' sales that have had games for a decent price.

Next, no more waiting around in 'midnight release' lines for titles I'm really anticipating.

Also, the convenience of not having to mess with discs combined with the above and not having to go anywhere to get the game is pretty appealing.

Well, to put it in perspective, right now I've got a hardwired connection through my router to my cable modem. My specs this morning are

Download Speed = 77.96 mbps

Upload Speed = 11.93 mbps

Packet Loss = 0%

Latency = 82 ms

All of that is great except for the darn latency, which really sucks these days. A year or so ago I'd have ~20 - 30 ms at most. Ugh.

Sounds really close to what I get.

DL = 74.93

UL = 12.97

Packet Loss = 0%

Latency = 86ms

Hardwired connection (you couldn't pay me to use wireless).

BTW, I wouldn't focus too much on that latency number... using the advanced network diagnostic tool in the X1's settings always connects you to the same MS server, which is why
latency usually doesn't change much, using that test. Mine is either 86 or 88 and rarely-to-never goes out of that range.

That's why I really appreciate games that show the available servers and the latency for your connection to their servers. That's the actual latency you'll experience. I remember
testing it with Titanfall. I did a test in the X1's settings, got the usual 86ms, then popped in TF, checked the latency for that connection and got the usual 32ms. It's been the same with other games as well.

 

I wouldn't mind going digital but as a few others have mentioned here, there is no way I'm paying more for digital than a physical copy that I can always trade if wanted. Fallout 4 is currently £10-£15 more than the physical equivalent depending on where
it's purchased, sorry but that's an unacceptable price difference.

 

I actually managed to get Fallout 4 for £34, couldn't get that deal digitally yet. But if I could then yeah I would probably buy a digital version.

I only get between 3 - 4MB, so downloading a game takes a day or 2, but I don't mind waiting.

 

Yep physical here for all games unless it's a sale item that I passed on first time around, I payed £35 for Fallout, digital is way to expensive, but even if it was cheaper I would still probably opt for a disc.

 

Also with physical some of the loyalty rewards are outstanding compared to Xbox rewards trash. Rakuten often has a 25x points deal on now, which effectively gives you a good £5 in points on each game to use off something else.