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

Discus and support Anyone else have a hard time getting used to buying digital for AAA games? in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; Mmmm never used them , they good for getting games out on time? Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by brandiesel1, Nov 6, 2015.

  1. John Dowding
    John Dowding Guest

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


    Mmmm never used them , they good for getting games out on time?
     
    John Dowding, Nov 8, 2015
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  2. I feel like there's some fairly slanderous things being said about Digital here, disappointed with the lot of you! Haha!

    I'm with a few of you guys and just go the cheapest which is usually physical, though sometimes it can be the mood of the day as well. I used to by a lot more crap on the 360 though so did a little more trading, don't trade very much anymore.

    What gets me sometimes is when I buy a physical copy and it just allows me to download everything from the marketplace, like, what's even on the disc? haha.
     
    DigitalAssassin, Nov 8, 2015
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  3. marknally
    marknally Guest
    @Genchy, they tend to be a bit like Amazon marketplace, so essentially it's a shop front for loads of different retailers. I've ordered through Simply Games and The Game Collection on there, both were excellent prices and delivered early, not sure what the
    other retailers are like but those two are good as gold.
     
    marknally, Nov 8, 2015
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  4. eviltedi
    eviltedi Guest

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

    I have no issue buying certain digital titles, I have a mixture of both.
     
    eviltedi, Nov 8, 2015
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  5. Elohmn
    Elohmn Guest
    Lei Fang, my Internet Speeds can vary but on average are around-

    Download Speed - 54

    Upload Speed - 20

    Packet Loss - 0

    Latency - 35

    I do feel a little bad for anyone who has a very slow Internet Connection but keep in mind this is 2015. People need to pushing against heir ISP for better Internet requirements. The above speeds are also obtained via a 5 year old $30 Router. My Xbox One and
    Xbox 360 are both Wired Connections but there are at least 3 other Devices almost always on in my household.

    I still don't see what the issue is with even having a slow Internet Connection for Digital though. Just start a DL when you go to bed. If it's a day later play something else.
     
    Elohmn, Nov 8, 2015
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  6. iBakez
    iBakez Guest
    ^^ Or with digi pre ordering, just do it in advance and you can still play release day Anyone else have a hard time getting used to  buying digital for AAA games? :)
     
    iBakez, Nov 8, 2015
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  7. drummerJ99
    drummerJ99 Guest
    I'm all physical. unless the digital version is about $20 cheaper (which it never is btw). The only benefit I see to digital is not having to get off the couch to put the disk in the tray. Surprisingly my pc is 100% digital but that's because there is competition
    price wise between steam and other sites.

    With physical I can always recoup some money by selling it or trading it in. Yes...I'm a cheap skate. I go wherever saves me the most money. LOL
     
    drummerJ99, Nov 8, 2015
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  8. Anyone else have a hard time getting used to buying digital for AAA games?

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    Hello "LostKauz" Anyone else have a hard time getting used to  buying digital for AAA games? :)

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    I wish that I was able to at least get 30 Mbps download speeds with my heavy Wi-Fi usage going on, but it tops out at 19 or 20 Mbps Anyone else have a hard time getting used to  buying digital for AAA games? :(

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    I am really glad to see that you and many other people are enjoying the awesomeness of having Download Speeds that are higher than 30 Mbps with heavy internet usage going on at the same time Anyone else have a hard time getting used to  buying digital for AAA games? :)

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    This is the reason that I prefer my games to be Disc Versions, because I honestly would be more inclined towards Digital Downloads if I was actually able to use an Ethernet Cable with my current internet set-up Anyone else have a hard time getting used to  buying digital for AAA games? :)

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    Have a nice day or afternoon or night "LostKauz" Anyone else have a hard time getting used to  buying digital for AAA games? :)

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    Lei Fang DOAX3, Nov 9, 2015
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    Hello "iBakez" Anyone else have a hard time getting used to  buying digital for AAA games? :)

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    Before a game is released, when will " Digital Pre-Ordering " become available for download?

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    For example purposes only, lets say that Dead Space 4 is going to come out January 1rst 2016 and it is November 9th 2015 now.

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    Have a nice day or afternoon or night "iBakez" Anyone else have a hard time getting used to  buying digital for AAA games? :)

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    Lei Fang DOAX3, Nov 9, 2015
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  10. Tzar of kaos
    Tzar of kaos Guest
    Depends when the. game. goes gold (finish product).....

    At. worst,2. weeks before. release. but. usually. one. month before release
     
    Tzar of kaos, Nov 9, 2015
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  11. iBakez
    iBakez Guest
    All depends on when the game goes gold (as per Tzars post above) - worst case scenario is usually 2 weeks before and best has been 2 months i think
     
    iBakez, Nov 9, 2015
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    Hello "Tzar of kaos" and "iBakez" Anyone else have a hard time getting used to  buying digital for AAA games? :)

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    Thank you very much for that information, I really appreciate it Anyone else have a hard time getting used to  buying digital for AAA games? :)

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    Have a nice day or afternoon or night "Tzar of kaos" and "iBakez" Anyone else have a hard time getting used to  buying digital for AAA games? :)

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    Lei Fang DOAX3, Oct 31, 2018
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  13. iBakez Win User

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

    ^^ Or with digi pre ordering, just do it in advance and you can still play release day :)
  14. Lei Fang DOAX3 Win User

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

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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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  15. Elohmn Win User

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

    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.
  16. Dangerboy4020 Win User

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

    Digital is just way more convenient and takes up no physical space, in my oppinion.
  17. LameLefty Win User

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

    I generally prefer "real" physical copies - heck, I collect Atari 2600 and 7800 games. Some of my working cartridges are literally 35+ years old. Still work great. I am under no illusion that the digital stuff I "own" (really "license") can be passed around
    and treasured by my kids' generation like my old Atari games.

    That said, I "bought" The Witcher 3 digitally a couple weeks ago because of the convenience. I started the download, went to go watch a college football game, and when my game was over, I had a new videogame to play. That was pretty convenient. :)
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