Forum:Disks vs. Download

Since this came up on a blog, and I don't want to pull it off topic, I figured I'd start this. So which do you prefer, a digital download, or buying disks? Personally I like disks for several reasons. 1) If something goes wrong, you do risk losing the download. I know that you usually can redownload them, but if you go beyond the number allowed or past the time allowed for redownload, you are out of luck. 2) You can always reinstall a disk so much quicker than redownloading, not to mention if something goes wrong wiht the download, you might have to do it all over again. 3) While I have to deal with traffic, I always prefer to go to the store and talk to the people behind the counter and in the store, especially at Gamestop. I've had great conversations with these people and they are alwasy very welcoming to everyone. I think that using systems like Steam and Impulse removes the human element. Not to mention going to a store you can also look at other games and other things that are there. I didn't say buy, but you can look at other games and if you go to places like Gamestop, you can get some more info on them. So download or disks? Lancer1289 00:31, August 4, 2010 (UTC)