Digital download vs disc ps3 media

Buy destiny on ps3 or xbox 360 digitally, upgrade to newgen version for free. Will i be able to digitally download ps3 games from the ps4 psn store. Do you guys prefer to buy the disc or go digital download. With my ps4,ps3 and 360 combined, about 50% of my gaming collection is digital. Im a collection freak though and like displaying my media, but thats just me. Two and a half hours after putting the disc in, i was playing the game. If you buy any of those three items on playstation 3, youll be able to download the playstation 4.

Digital game downloads are worse for the environment than. Meanwhile, your digital games are stored safely in the cloud, and can typically be deleted and reinstalled on any console or pc that your xbox, playstation. I recommend the download ten times over the disc though cause even through my first time playing with the disc it had started to glitch and my brother hadnt played it. Sep 04, 2014 digital game downloads are worse for the environment than bluray discs. Cable companies are predicted to be streaming from applications off if smart tvs three years from now with the. Is it better to download xbox and playstation games or buy them on a disc. For example, i am thinking about buying re5 on the ps3. I was at gamestop the other day with my brother and they told me i should preorder titanfall to guarantee it.

Ps4 buying digital download vs physical disc the complete. While gt6 doesnt have an option for full install, it installs and stores game data as you go. The main reason i buy digital copies of a game is the savings benefit. The difference lies in the licensing between the two.

With the right social media skills and perhaps a successful kickstarter. Dvd was the king of packaged media for a decade, but nextgeneration format successor bluray disc wont enjoy nearly as long a reign. What is the exact difference between digital copy and. Understanding the difference between streaming and downloading media can help you choose the network media player or media streamer that is right for you. Digital games vs discs playstation 3 ps3 forum page 1. So far all i have done since launch is purchase discs, but i can easily see the appeal. If i install the game from the disc, do i still need the disc. How to play ps3 games on a ps4 with playstation now business. Is it better to download xbox and playstation games or buy them. From my experience, the digital copy does take up considerably more space on your hard drive than a physical copy. Some network media players have builtin hard drives or can dock a portable hard drive to save files. Me and my brother have been doing it since like 2010 with the ps3.

Dec 20, 2019 most now have online partners from which they can stream music and videos. However, media entertainment is leading towards no discs with streaming and downloading. Weighing the pros and cons of digital downloads vs. Modern warfare 3 and the games dlc for pc, but i dont know which version i should get, either the physical disc or the digital download. The availability of a downloadable version of grand theft auto 5 on playstation network may offer convenience, but that digital copy runs noticeably worse than its disc based playstation 3. Just wondering if there are any advantages to buying the actual disc versus downloading. Are physical discs better than digital downloads youtube. Considering that the promise from sony this gen was to be digital friendly, it s pretty ironic that the biggest file sizes on my console s hdds are from the discbased games i own. If i have a disc, i can platinum it, then flip the game to pay my way towards my next game, meaning disc most always ends up being cheaper.

My ps3 is full digital 85 games and my ps4 has 26 digital games on it to 10 psysical games. Dec 23, 2014 this article was originally published in february 2014, and much of the information is now out of date. Sony confirms it will stop letting gamestop and other. The disc version just installs the data from the disc to the hard drive and checks to see if the disc is in before letting you launch the game. Phyiscal media may still be ideal for some, but for me all disc based media is as outdated as vhs. I wouldnt be surprised if you couldnt, since on ps3 even save files were incompatible between versions. Does a game on disc take up less room on your hd then a digital. For the ps3 i did digital when ever i was going to have the game running on 2 consoles at once. Nov 23, 2017 heres how digital games and physical games stack up in terms of convenience and value. I just leave my playstation to download the game overnight.

Sep 05, 2014 buy destiny on ps3 or xbox 360 digitally, upgrade to newgen version for free. Microsoft and thq nordic are releasing a proper, fullfat version of halo wars 2 later this year. Sony has finally confirmed that it will indeed prevent retailers like gamestop from selling digital download codes for playstation 4 games starting april 1st, 2019. From hardcore gamers to converts and newbies, all are welcome in rps3. It just seems like ps4 discs are download keys at this point, and we re just getting the digital copies no matter what. Utilising digital downloads from psn returns the choice to the user but more than that, ps3 gamers can use any hard drives they want, even allowing for the introduction of solid state media. Yes i guess you can delete disc and reinstall but that still may cause problems. Sep 12, 2018 im actually quite surprised no one has actually said what the actual difference is. Even when you account for media quality and go for a good brand of media it costs a lot less for the same amount of space for flash. Digital game downloads are worse for the environment than bluray discs. And will i be able to reinstall all my ps1 games that i bought on my psn account onto my ps4.

Anyway, ive been hearing that the digital download is a bit better in some instances. You should buy optical discs even if you have 500 gb in your ps3 because music, video, games and even moviesif you plan getting some will put a huge toll on your hard drive by taking so much space. Youre basically buying the rights to play the game similar to steam. Feb 23, 2008 digital downloads will be blurays downfall. Weighing the pros and cons of digital downloads vs physical copies. Jan 18, 2017 are physical discs better than digital downloads. Disc media, even bluray media is incredibly cheap everything considering. Ps4 buying digital download vs physical disc the complete breakdown as a recent owner of the ps4, ive decided that for this generation i will either buy all my games in digital or in physical discs.

Aside from having the actual disc should i have any problems with my system and lose games, are the grafics. It makes the most sense to start with a free sevenday playstation. If i bought massive games via digital download, i wouldnt even be able to play them until the next day or later. Plus, living in an area where i can only get about 3mbps download speed, going all digital just isnt a viable option for me.

Downloads have too many variables, like internet connection and speed, hard drive space, etc. If i bought massive games via digital download, i wouldnt even be able to play them until the next day or later, depending on download speed and my work schedule. Digital vs disc quality playstation 4 message board. Some gamers like to buy all their ps4 games online. The good news your saved games just a warning each game publisher and each game is different but your old save game file should work with the new digital version once it is installed. If you are from latin america, then its convenient for you to buy us ps store codes from amazon and then redeeming them on a us ps store account. Installing from the disc takes a minute, if that downloading can take hours. Ps3 media server is a dlna compliant upnp media server for the ps3, written in java, with the purpose of streaming or transcoding any kind of media files, with minimum configuration. Sony confirms it will stop letting gamestop and other retailers sell. You actually own physical media where in digital media you only own a license that can be revoked on a whim. I laughed and asked if there was a quota for digital downloads or something.

Kein geld fur eine ps4, aber noch eine alte playstation 3 im schrank. And what advantages does a physical edition have over digital. To offset this, some games stores have offer disc insurance for a few dollars, so if something bad happens to your game, theyll replace it free of charge. After all of the heat sony got for the poor psn performance with the ps3, its very pleasant to. I find owning digital games more convenient and the ability to add a large external hdd has made it so much easier without ever needing to delete anything. Say, for example, sony removes the digital library of ps3 games from the. I am wondering which one is better suited for music, video, and games and for years to come and in the long run so as to avoid and prevent spending money on rebuying an audio cd, dvdvideo disc, or ps3 game that i already own. Is there any difference in performance between digital game.

Minecraft ps3ps4 5th tutorial digital minecraft project. Putting a ps3 game disc into a ps4 will get you nowhere, but a. Digital game downloads are worse for the environment than blu. What are the advantages of a psn download over a disc copy. Why your digital games collection isnt yours to own techradar. If i choose the digital download option, is activision and steam, safe and trustworthy. The difference between streaming and downloading media. If you value convenience, xbox play anywhere, or game pass above all, digital is your best bet. I buy the cheapest version whether that is digital or disc i havent gone down the route of buying any of.

Both physical media and digital downloads download and install the game to your harddrive. The disc content you installed is not the same content as the download, and you will need to delete the physical game to install the digital only version. They dont have to store physical copies of the games. Which type do you prefer, physical copy of a game or digital copy. The ps4 will not be backwards compatable with digital ps3 games for the same reasons dics wont work. But one question i do have is, what its the difference in install size between digital disc. Gta 5 on ps3 disc runs noticeably better than psn version. Convert playstation disc game to digital are you looking for an answer to the ageold question can i install a digital version of a playstation video game after i already bought and installed the disc version. The availability of a downloadable version of grand theft auto 5 on playstation network may offer convenience, but that digital copy runs noticeably worse than its discbased playstation 3.

Im actually quite surprised no one has actually said what the actual difference is. Microsoft was right, video game discs are stupid forbes. Games cost less because of the difference in taxes. But not to worry digital foundry reassessed the media functionality of ps4 and xbox one. Dec 23, 20 anyway, ive been hearing that the digital download is a bit better in some instances. At first i thought id like the disk, so in the future id sell them, once theyre done but looking at my ps3 and a drawer full of games that i. Jul, 2014 is the new generation of gaming worth the hype.

I will always choose physical media over download any day. This article was originally published in february 2014, and much of the information is now out of date. To remote download the purchased content to playstation 3. The ps2 couldnt do this, the ps3 probably could have done this, but didnt. In this video the result was that the downloaded version loaded the game in seconds and you are able to play the game while the disc version lags miserably behind. You can play ps3 and ps2 games on your ps4 or pc by signing up for. Viele jahre nutzte ich selbst meine ps3 als multimediaalleskonner, was vor. What happens when wiiwii us nintendo network, ps34s psn, and xbones xbox. The digital version downloads the same data from the psn and doesnt have a disc check upon launching. Mar 08, 2016 yesterday, i got my hard copy of the division. The system artitechure is different and doesnt have the ability to read and play ps3 games. Worst case scenario, you just have to delete the disc install and download the game.

Im curious about how the majority of gamers get their ps4 games. Most now have online partners from which they can stream music and videos. With discs taking almost as long to install as digital downloads, taking up. Digital xbox one message board for xbox one gamefaqs. Mar 18, 20 but digital downloads take a lot more space than regular optical discs. Heres how digital games and physical games stack up in terms of convenience and value.

Injustice, id assume that holds true for the rest of the catalog. Buy destiny on ps3 or xbox 360 digitally, upgrade to newgen. Imagine the head ache if your digital disc get corrupted and you have to deal with sony. Discussion in the arcade started by swamileoni, sep 18, 2017. If youre motivated most by getting the best price, then you should buy physical games. Is it better to download xbox and playstation games or buy. Breakout from 3d dot game heroes main theme from snipperclips o fortuna by carl orff title screen from journey to silius big blue from. If i choose the digital download option, is activision and steam, safe and.

If you lose a disc, you lose the ability to play that game. How should i buy ps4 games, physical disk or digital download. If you buy any of those three items on playstation 3, youll be able to download the playstation 4 version at no. Physical media is nice and all, but it can be lost, stolen, or if you have pets. With the disc version as i use one, everything loads pretty quick, way faster than gt5. Do i need to insert disk every time i want to play game or it just installs by itself. Digital vs disc quality playstation 4 message board for. I was on youtube and saw a video comparing the load times of the disc version and the psn download version of the last of us. Ps4 buying digital download vs physical disc the complete breakdown. I own two ps4 consoles so my wife and i can play games together on two separate screens.

Collecting physical media in a digital world dvd disc vs streaming duration. Back when a game took three students a few months of toil in a basement to make, twenty years ago the niche of the gaming market allowed the prices. With the lack of competition driving prices on digital goods down, piss poor policies on download limits and the always sketchy future on backwards compatibility and ownership issues digital is a. I just did a search for digital vs disc after being prompted with the choice. Weighing the pros and cons of digital downloads vs physical. Collecting physical media in a digital world dvd disc vs streaming. What is the exact difference between digital copy and physical copy. Is it better to buy the discs or download the game.