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Anyone else think it's total BS that it cost the same to buy
Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:23 am
Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:23 am
a downloaded game as it does to buy the same game in retail format??
This irritates me.
This irritates me.
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Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:24 am to BTHog
Why would it be cheaper? udumb
Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:25 am to BTHog
..............or just get on Steam and wait till the game is on sale.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:27 am to wadewilson
they may be the same list price but if you want a little bit at some point you will probably find the download much cheaper.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:29 am to BTHog
I do.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:29 am to BTHog
I agree. It's crap
Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:34 am to BTHog
I don't download games cause I like having the hard copy.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:40 am to FleurDeLonestar
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Why would it be cheaper? udumb
I'm dumb because I think the identical products with one not having to include packaging should cost less?
If they cost the same, what is the advantage of buying online?
Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:41 am to JimMorrison
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I don't download games cause I like having the hard copy.
I avoid hard media of any kind. Started doing that around 2007. Don't see the point any more besides creating a heavy box I'll have to carry every time I have to move. Plus, if I need a DVD I can have it mailed in a day and return it.
This post was edited on 3/15/13 at 11:42 am
Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:41 am to BTHog
Immediate access, convenience. I'm assuming it'll have faster load times.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:43 am to BTHog
Well you do not have to pay tax.
Also you can gameshare and split the price.
On the other hand, you can buy it for 30 bucks on ebay if you can wait a week after the games release.
Also you can gameshare and split the price.
On the other hand, you can buy it for 30 bucks on ebay if you can wait a week after the games release.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:46 am to bigpetedatiga
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On the other hand, you can buy it for 30 bucks on ebay if you can wait a week after the games release.
Not for the PC, most games have a code with them.
I would think that with no packaging, shipping, stocking cost they could be cheaper, but on the other hand prices haven't really gone up much over the years so I am ok with it.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:48 am to DoUrden
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Not for the PC, most games have a code with them.
There are tons of serial code generator sites.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:51 am to The Dudes Rug
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There are tons of serial code generator sites.
You are a hair away from just downloading the game illegally at that point.
Don't know anyone who splits the baby at that point, generating a key but not stealing the game.This post was edited on 3/15/13 at 11:52 am
Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:51 am to BTHog
If Ford figured out a way to cut costs on the F150 and still keep the same quality, would you expect them to slash the price of the vehicle as well?
Games are priced at market value, the supplier has no obligation to pass on cost saving measures to the consumer.
Games are priced at market value, the supplier has no obligation to pass on cost saving measures to the consumer.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 11:58 am to BTHog
Paying for convenience.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 12:02 pm to FleurDeLonestar
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Paying for convenience.
Obviously its not Sony/MS/Valave's problem, but it also takes away any re-sale value.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 12:03 pm to BTHog
So it might cost you a dollar less to not get a case/box and a disc
Posted on 3/15/13 at 12:06 pm to SG_Geaux
Well I would like to see their pricing breakdown, but I would assume that they are passing down more than a dollar to the customer for the case/box/disc.
Posted on 3/15/13 at 12:36 pm to BTHog
I agree, simply because the production cost is lower on a downloaded game vs. the hard copy.
Makes little sense from a marketing point of view IMO.
Makes little sense from a marketing point of view IMO.
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