Around 2 Out Of 3 Gamers Prefer Physical Games Over Digital Downloads

Jul 13 2010, 5:47pm CDT | by Jordan Cressman

Although the video game industry, much like the music industry, is definitively shifting to digital download, the majority of gamers say they still prefer having something to hold in their hands.
That's the opposite of the music industry, as the majority of Americans now say they prefer digital copies of their songs. However, 64% said they like having an actual disc when it comes to video games.

These are the results of an Ipsos MediaCT survey published in industry trade magazine MCV. Of course, some like having an actual product to show off, to browse through at the store, and to put on the shelf. Ipsos MediaCT cites a different primary reason, though.

MediaCT director Ian Bramley said of the results, "I believe the preference for physical discs amongst next-gen gamers reflects the potential value they derive from the pre-owned market, which is holding up the preference for physical - this is unlike the music and film markets."

Bramley did also note that having a "physical collection" and the ability to do "in-store browsing" were also important considerations for gamers.

Via CVG

where to buy

Buy from Amazon

What Others Say about This

LEGO? NINJAGO Fire Temple Named Activity Toy of the Year

NEW YORK, Feb. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TOY FAIR-- LEGO Systems, Inc., the world's leading construction toy manufacturer, took top honors when LEGO® NINJAGO Fire Temple received the prestigious Toy of the Year (T.O.T.Y.) Award for ...
Full article at: iStockAnalyst More like this 9 minutes ago

Amazon's Video Game Deals and Downloads of the Week

1d 4h ago - Major League Gaming recently announced that Halo: Reach will be one of the titles at the Winter C... | Culture 2d ago - If you’ve been hesitant to pick up a Playstation Move Bundle (ie. the Resistance 3 bundle which i... | PS3 6d ago - A new ...
Full article at: N4G More like this 17 minutes ago

Weekly Wrap-Up: DICE 2012 Edition

This week DICE 2012, the Design, Innovate, Communicate and Entertain Summit rocked Las Vegas and brought some of the brightest individuals in the gaming industry together to celebrate, learn, and discuss upcoming and past video games. We got to hear from ...
Full article at: G4 TV More like this 23 minutes ago