Most console gamers still prefer discs over downloads
soilent brad Send a noteboard - 05/07/2010 04:58:40 AM
Mwah! I told you, Aemon! I'm part of the 64%.
I knew I wasn't in the majority. Still interesting to hear.
What about you all? Physical media or digital download?
EDIT: Perhaps the "Mwah" shouldn't be the subject
Most Console Gamers Still Prefer Physical Media
arcticstoat writes
arcticstoat writes
"Despite the advent of online game stores on all three major consoles, most console gamers apparently still prefer hoarding collections of gaming discs to downloading games. A recent survey conducted by Ipsos in the UK revealed that 64 per cent of the 1,000 users polled would rather have games on physical discs, while only 25 per cent would prefer digital copies. In the survey, 55 per cent of those polled said price was the key factor in determining their interest in downloading games, while 27 per cent said they wanted games available online before they were in the shops. Ipsos' director Ian Bramley explained, 'Interest absolutely drops away when you get to the types of pricing that you might charge for a new physical disc. People's perceptions are that they're not prepared to pay as much for digital content — they make the connection that it's not a physical disc and therefore it should be cheaper.'"
I knew I wasn't in the majority. Still interesting to hear.
What about you all? Physical media or digital download?
EDIT: Perhaps the "Mwah" shouldn't be the subject
soilent brad is PEOPLE!
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This message last edited by soilent brad on 05/07/2010 at 05:00:25 AM
Most console gamers still prefer discs over downloads
05/07/2010 04:58:40 AM
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For consoles, I definitely prefer discs. I can take it to a friend's house, not fill up my harddrive
05/07/2010 05:45:22 AM
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Honestly, with the way CD/DVD media can go bad, and all the longer I really play games...
05/07/2010 03:39:24 PM
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I never said gamers don't prefer discs. I just said it's not the plastic that they like.
06/07/2010 01:50:08 AM
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my biggest problem with net-accessibility...
06/07/2010 02:20:18 AM
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Hm.
06/07/2010 04:26:37 PM
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really? when I was using steam for a short bit...
06/07/2010 04:29:06 PM
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