Why are digital games as expensive as physical?

In the interest of fairness, it's important to acknowledge that digital games have associated costs that physical games do not. The most obvious one is that digital games need infrastructure to maintain them. The game has to be stored in a data center and served to users all over the world using top-tier bandwidth.

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Is it better to have physical or digital games?
Much of it comes down to personal preference. If you like having shelves lined with your games that you can browse and reminisce, you'll want to go for physical. If you prefer the convenience and speed offered through digital purchases, and don't want game boxes lying around, then you'll want to go digital.
2024-02-18 07:23:36

Are digital games cheaper than physical?
Both discs and digital games cost about the same, and they provide a gaming experience and interface that is often identical. Yet while physical discs still represent most sales, more and more gamers (and gaming console manufacturers) are moving toward downloadable cloud-based offerings.
2024-02-16 20:40:03

Why are digital games more expensive nintendo?
Limited Supply
With many individuals looking to entertain themselves indoors, sales of the Nintendo Switch spiked. Familiar with the law of demand? The higher the demand, the higher the price. It's true - they produce expensive video games, but the demand is to blame for the high prices.
2024-01-19 14:56:06

Are physical and digital games the same size?
Physical copies are the same size as digital.
2023-06-15 14:03:31

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