Should I get a disc version or non disc version for my next console?

Submitted by panthersrule1 t3_z2pd2v in consoles

I’ve been saving up for a new console and would really like to get one at some point soon. I currently don’t have any consoles. I’m not really an online gamer and my friends aren’t into gaming. Well, except for one but he only does online for one game. I have a few physical ps4 games and a few Xbox one x games, but not very many. Just like maybe four of each. I usually just play games like Tekken, Doom, Mortal Kombat, old arcade classics, etc. Aren’t the new Doom games gonna be exclusive? I don’t really have a preference on which console I get. I’ve played Nintendo and Playstation historically but really liked the one x. Should I get the disc version or non disc version? Should I go Xbox, ps or switch? I was thinking that if I didn’t need a disc version, I could save some money.

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philthevoid83 t1_ixheycm wrote

Always get disc console, then you have options.

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A_lost_10mm_socket t1_ixhotuj wrote

Online services will shut down eventually. And if you don't have all the content you paid for downloaded to your machine then you will lose it forever. Having a disc / cart slot is always better than not. You can always just buy digital versions of games and not use disks.

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tommy5608 t1_ixi75pm wrote

Are discs not just download keys nowadays anyway? If online gets shut down disc is useless.

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jpisini t1_ixlslbh wrote

Most newer consoles won't work after the services shut down without hacking them anyway.

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SilentJoe1986 t1_ixhoxu9 wrote

I haven't used a disc in my consoles in over 10 years. I only got a one that can play disc's because I still have my old dvds.

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Kear_Bear_3747 t1_ixhvz44 wrote

Physical media is on the way out

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jander05 t1_ixk2pn3 wrote

This is what executives want you to think. But part of what makes games fun to buy and collect is art work, and collecting. If you take that out of it I for one would buy less games. There are many small companies taking digital only games and putting them on physical media and business is booming.

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frankthetank2023 t1_ixii0an wrote

Not yet but you are correct I'm willing to bet under 10 years once industrial industries catch on.

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frankthetank2023 t1_ixihssf wrote

I got a disk version as I still watch thr odd blu-ray

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Memes_Be_Danking t1_ixiv7t9 wrote

With the disc version you can still do all of the Digital stuff. It gives you more options.

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MaxPayne73 t1_ixhqwg3 wrote

without a doubt, a disc.

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Anubra_Khan t1_ixhx8fh wrote

Discless will be more expensive over the course of the console's life span.

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c64z86 t1_ixjemmn wrote

One more benefit of discs is that you can get the games much cheaper second hand than you might get them at an online store, especially if you still into 360 games which are still sold in a lot of places, although the store has some very good sales on sometimes too.

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GingerSnap198 t1_ixjet2g wrote

Disk version every day.

Digital copies of games you never actually own. Companies can pull the games from the store and then they won't work any more - happened with the Deadpool game on Xbox 360. Disk version still works and is worth a Decent amount last time I checked too!

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FlikXCL t1_ixjfgpy wrote

I personally have a series X and it's great I can have the digital experience , the best graphics and old games and close reach as most of the old 360 games are still expensive on the market but super cheap on disk . Xbox UI and overall feel is so much better aswell as full back compat and nice exclusives Ps5 is nice and a goooodd console but I'll like the compatibility on Xbox

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LordDankeBoiIII t1_ixjiw4r wrote

When it comes to Xbox Series S or X, the X is only useful if you have a 4k TV/monitor imo. Most game stores only sell new tripleA games these days anyway and there's enough sales and games included in things like Game Pass to keep you satisfied and saving money. The only thing you'd be missing out on is cheap preowned games. It felt weird not having a disc tray at first but it hasn't stopped me playing any games or cost me any more money than having one would've, especially considering the series X costs nearly twice as much as the S.

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GOO_SE__9 t1_ixjtjj5 wrote

I would say ps5 disc if you’re getting a new console because you can use your old ps4 games on it

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spoonard t1_ixk2320 wrote

I always advocate for the disc option, but I pretty much only get digital games.

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jander05 t1_ixk2zva wrote

Physical media has many many advantages. You can trade in games. You can collect games. You get art work. You can buy a physical game for a present and wrap it. You get better deals when games go on clearance. Yes digital games can also go on sale, but all the money you put to digital games go to the corporation. You will never see any of that money back.

If you like to have a lot of obscure games get a PS5 with a disc. If you are more of a mainstream gamer get an XBOX. Xbox also has easy storage expansion that PS5 does not. Running out of room? Uninstall it because you already have a DISC for reinstall.

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astronaut804 t1_ixkec0f wrote

i would go for disc cause then the company you bought the console from doesn't have control over the price of games you want, but instead you can get deals at stores like best buy.

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TwistedTarzan t1_ixkmvip wrote

Disc version so you can resell the games when you are finished with them

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PlexGamerPlays t1_ixl9qrp wrote

If you’re planning on getting an XBox, get the Series X. You cannot connect an external disc drive to the Series S and play games with it. You can also play backwards compatible games with disc if you have any.

Same with the PS5, but not sure if it has backwards compatibility.

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Anewusername01 t1_ixlfvjz wrote

Id buy a disc version you have the choice of buying disc (whether new or used) or digital games.

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jpisini t1_ixlsnw0 wrote

Disc gives you more options and may be able to use your old discs not sure about the backward compatibility of the newest boxes.

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Flimsy_Quiet_7246 t1_ixlztth wrote

discs have WAY more storage than any cartridge based console (ok maybe the n64 disk thing existed, but it still stored less than the ps1), so I say get a disc based console. Plus, if dvd readers are expensive you always have a dvd reading console (unless it's a Wii)

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MahatmaAndhi t1_ixhxmps wrote

As much as I thought having a disc version was necessary, I find myself never using the discs. They just sit there.
It takes me longer to install than it does to download (your miles may vary).
In fact, the only discs I have are retro games, rare stuff like an FFVIII Boxed Copy for PS4 and the odd Xbox game that is worthless, like Watchdogs.

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finaderiva t1_ixisxao wrote

No, you can get everything digital

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crashdude_ t1_ixhfk1l wrote

Probably a PC

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Attorney0fBirdLaw t1_ixhgf5c wrote

Wrong subreddit pal

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crashdude_ t1_ixhgulc wrote

I'm always going to recommend the cheaper, more games, more options system, after going to PC I guide everyone to the light

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A_lost_10mm_socket t1_ixhoyyj wrote

Pc isn't cheaper anymore. A ps5 / xbox series X has pretty good graphical capability and you'd have to spend more than what those consoles cost new to outperform them on PC.

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crashdude_ t1_ixhr9y9 wrote

Sure you need to spend a little more but everything else is much cheaper and PC also offers much more, cheaper games, cheaper peripherals, multi monitor support, modding, more store fronts, no need to pay for online, xbox game pass is on PC, better and more engaging voice chat and messaging software, free cloud save backups, more games, support for older games, variety of peripherals like choosing what brand or device you want to use, VR support, desktop work apps like Adobe and Microsoft Office, advanced video capture and editing tools, intercompaibilty between generational hardware, cheaper to upgrade when needed, sony exclusives are now arriving on PC, emulation, modding emulators and the possibility of playing older consoles with any controller or device you want, emulation multiplayer, you actually keep your games every generation, large variety of game streaming apps/support, more advanced audio capability, generous refund policy on alot of marketplaces, better LAN support, and overall a PC can be used not just for gaming and doesn't just become E-waste after 7 years, you can buy a premade PC at any price bracket, you can build your own PC at any price bracket, you can build your own PC using preowned parts at any price bracket you can choose exactly what performance you want in your system, all these options just make the 200-300 dollar starting price way better than anything modern consoles even offer, right now you can get a steam deck for 399 dollars which you can take on the go with you and can play modern title including spiderman miles moralis and Call of duty modern warfare 2.

Edit: and that's not even taking into consideration that the initial price premium is negated by the cheaper games and not needing to pay for online in the long run, I myself have spend loads on my PC because I use it as a hobby and part of my IT studies, my other friend got a brand new custom rig tailored to his needs water cooling and all, another friend has got PC this year and is running a modest under £700 system that can run any game he wants and my other friend has a 2014 $80 PC that has no graphics card yet can run some more simple fun to play RTS and older FPS games, we're all at different price points and we choose how we want to play

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A_lost_10mm_socket t1_ixhyyen wrote

OP asked for a console, not a pc.

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crashdude_ t1_ixhza42 wrote

Cost of living in the world is going up, I'm always going to recommend the cheaper and better option

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A_lost_10mm_socket t1_ixi17th wrote

It's not cheaper.

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crashdude_ t1_ixi2d63 wrote

PC is much, much cheaper than a console is, denying that is denying reality, games are cheaper, you don't pay for online, you choose what price of PC you want, you can't choose on a console

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LordDankeBoiIII t1_ixjjfne wrote

"Cheaper" that myth was busted ages ago 😅

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crashdude_ t1_ixjojjd wrote

Less money is cheaper

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LordDankeBoiIII t1_ixjpazg wrote

Well done, very clever 🤤 everyone knows that to have a pc that runs as good as a modern console you will spend more money. Not to mention sitting back in a couch is way comfier than shrimping over a desk. Let's just leave it there though pal, the votes show you're chatting breeze and I'm not gonna be the guy you have your daily reddit argument with 😅

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crashdude_ t1_ixjqrnx wrote

I've already addressed the points in your comment worth addressing, I'm getting down voted because I'm in a console subreddit.

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