Physical or Digital?

[Japsy]

Since nearly every 3DS game can now be bought either as a cartridge or as a download for your 3DS' SD card, I'm curious. Which version do you guys plan on getting, and why? Personally, I will be getting the physical copy because I don't have very fast internet speed, and don't want to wait for five hours just to download the game.

Please *****, I'll be able to run to the store and back like ten times before your day one digital DL even gets to 50%

 

[Lackt]

That new game smell tho. Although I'd have to watch out for the cartridge popping out mid-game when I throw it in my bag when I go out.

 

[Zero Requiem]

I like physical but I'll probably get digital less of a hassle with all those games but that's just me.

 

[Silvia]

I like them both, but I personally prefer to feel the the physical aspect of it.

 

[[TSON]]

Physical so I can sell it back if it flops

 

[Eternal Yoshi]

ALWAYS get the physical version, forever and always.

Crap like this has turned me off from non Steam Digital Downloads.
http://youtu.be/ByIzDRdHxIw?t=6m25s

 

[Lackt]

ALWAYS get the physical version, forever and always.

Crap like this has turned me off from non Steam Digital Downloads.
http://youtu.be/ByIzDRdHxIw?t=6m25s

Xbone what happened!!?

 

[MilkDS_81]

Physical all the way, that way I will be able to see and hold my entire smash collection

 

[New_Dumal]

Digital at day 1, 00:00, just for hype .... buy phisical after.
I never trashed money like this, but I think this time I can't run away this situation.
Maybe I buy phisical only when it gets in play-asia Weekly Special.

 

[proxibomb]

I'll be going for physical, I barely ever get digital copies mainly because I like keeping cases. I hope my fellow gamestop has a midnight release because I'd totally go!

 

[KenboCalrissian]

It sounds like a lot of people think you can't re-download digital games, but I know at least one person who has successfully transferred their account to a new 3DS and was able to re-download their games. It's a hassle for sure, but possible.

I'd go digital, because I already own a large number of 3DS carts that have never been played. If they were downloaded and I could switch between them more easily, I'm sure I would get to play them all. There's a part of me that knows the physical carts will hold collector's value one day (I actually have two copies of Shin Megami Tensei IV, one still sealed in the collector's edition box), but considering the mileage I expect to put into Smash I'd rather just have it with me at all times.

 

[Shorts]

Pre-Ordering both AS SOON AS ITS POSSIBLE. I will have them on time.

 

[The Real Gamer]

I have a 3DS case that I use to hold all my games so bringing multiple cartridges with me on the go is never a problem... Physical for me.

 

[PadWarrior]

Physical copy for me.

 

[MP8]

In the case of girls, having them there physically is much more meaningful.

 

[Bamboo]

Im getting the physical copy !

 

[MasterLuigi]

Physical version for three reasons.
It will take days to download the digital version on my terrible internet connection.
It will be too big for my SD card.
It's satisfying to have the physical version with the box and manual.

 

[BigHairyFart]

It's satisfying to have the physical version with the box and manual.

Actually, manuals are now mostly digital, even for physical games.

 

[katastrophic]

Yeah, the manuals for 3DS games are just a piece of paper with some art now. I can see why somebody would want the box though. There's just something satisfying about holding the box and seeing the artwork in real 3D...

 

[MrTea]

Definitely physical. No real reason why, just because.

 

[Crazc]

physical. mare satisfying. downloading it successfully is like "meh" but finally holding in ur hands is more like "MEH!"

 

[Glyphoscythe]

I'll probably just download it as soon as possible. I remember waiting in line a long time for my copy of Brawl, even though it was reserved. I'm not a patient person, so digital sounds very nice. I downloaded Pokemon X on crappy hotel internet as soon as it was available, and that wasn't so bad, so I can handle downloading smash at home.

 

[BigHairyFart]

I'll probably just download it as soon as possible. I remember waiting in line a long time for my copy of Brawl, even though it was reserved. I'm not a patient person, so digital sounds very nice. I downloaded Pokemon X on crappy hotel internet as soon as it was available, and that wasn't so bad, so I can handle downloading smash at home.

I was thinking of doing something similar, but with the Wii U version. For 3DS, I still prefer physical, but I may have to hole up in a hotel for a while to abuse their Wifi for the Wii U version.

 

[Droß]

Physical. Less reads and writes to the system SD card prolongs its life, allowing me to use it for save data and other misc purposes for longer. I also don't lose the game in the event my SD card dies for whatever reason.

 

[secretcode]

Always physical. There's still something special about physical merchandise for me, and I can't explain it.

 

[Morbi]

I will certainly purchase the physical copy; the digital product is mostly a rental that you get to enjoy for an undetermined amount of time. The physical copy is definitively your property; there are some weird laws regarding digital content. I doubt anything detrimental would happen, but better safe than sorry. It isn't set up in a reliable way in my opinion.

Also, as many others have stated; with my internet, it is more convenient to just pick up the game.

 

[afistfulofwasabi]

Im not sure tbh. Most likely ill be getting the physical game but a digital copy as a backup just in case wouldn't hurt.

 

[MAtgSy]

Both. Both on Wii U too. I'm taking no chances.

 

[Tornado_Man]

Physical. Always physical. Nothing like having a copy of an awesome game that you can hold in your hands and feel awesome about. Plus it's safer overall.

 

[Mo433]

I'm going digital. I love being able to have Animal Crossing available to play without having to get up and find my game. And, my brother has been misplacing his games lately, so Im starting to see the positive effects of going digital.

 

[SuperSah]

I wanted to go digital for Smash, but thanks to an Amazon promo, I can get the physical cart for £26 rather than the £39.99 download.

 

[Kokusho]

I would go for physical if my Fire Emblem cartridge wasn't already stuck forever in my 3DS :D
All my others games are digital and I got a big memory card so... Digital for me !

 

[Hana Na Tahou]

There's something about having the box and the actual cart for me. Also it would look magical on my shelf~

 

[SmasherP83]

Physical. I would do Digital but Senran Kagura Burst took a **** ton of my SD cards GB. Plus, Just looking at the case and holding it juust feels so great.

 

[RIP|Merrick]

I'm going physical, mainly because Animal Crossing ate up a ton of SD card space on my 3DS, and I honestly can't see myself taking that card out of the system anytime soon after buying it. Plus the boxart! I'm hoping the 3DS and Wii U cover artwork will have some neat changes exclusive to the systems. Even just things like having the 3DS artwork have the more cell-shaded aesthetics while the console version having the more realistic style would be a neat enough change to make buying the physical copies all the more worthwhile!

 

[Reader]

I'm not 100% percent sure if I will get the 3DS version, but if I will, I will most likely buy physical copy. I hope that Nintendo can handle the digital release of smash bros; the tears will be delicious if they will pull out "Pokebank" again.

 

[OrangeBooloon the Smasher]

physical. it's better than digital.

 

[UltimateXsniper]

Physical for me, its always nice to view your collection.

 

[andalsoandy]

Physical.

It feels real.

It's like holding a newborn child.

#realfeels

 

[Globe]

Physical. Pretty much physical everything.