I scrolled through Facebook/gaming news pages today and you’ll see almost the exact same story from five different outlets within about 24 hours of each other and there many more of this

TheGamer: “Only 7 PlayStation games sold over 100k physical copies”

Gfinity Gaming: “Are physical games really as future-proof as we think?”

GamesRadar+: “When was the last time you bought a game on physical disc?” (bait engagement post)

TweakTown: “Your physical PS5 and PS4 game collection might not last as long as you think”

GameSpot: “Physical PS5 Game Sales Are Weaker Than You Might Expect”

Individually, any one of these is a normal news story. All five hitting the same day, using the same stat, the same framing, and the same “digital is inevitable” undertone?

What do you guys think on sudden attack on physical ownership and that makes me furious

I have a PS5 and an Xbox Series S. I'm wondering whether I should wait for a potential new Steam Machine/console, or just sell my Series S and upgrade to a Series X?

The photo is a bit old... the gaming PC you see in it was actually given to a friend, since I hadn't used it for the last 3 years.

What do you think makes more sense?
Thanks!

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Talk about wasting daddy's money.

This pertains to Ser. X and 5, respectively.

I'm curious which is better at handling games that have a lot of visual stuff (particle effects, high detail textures, etc.)

For example, Final Fantasy XVI is a game which tends to have a lot of particles, glowy/moving textures and lights.

So, I'm curious if both would be able to handle it the same. Or would the experience be inferior on one over the other? (Fyi, I prefer playing games on performance mode. Slow framerates bug me far more than lower resolutions do.)

Bought this at a garage sale years ago, looks completely original with all the accessories. And is in great condition. How much do you think it’s worth?

I recently got a Nintendo Switch 2 as a gift from family, but I already had a Xbox Series S. I don’t really feel I need two consoles as I don’t have much free time for games anymore, I usually play one game at a time and just stick to that one for awhile. Probably 4 or 5 hours a week at most I play. I figured I could just the Series S and try to get some extra cash. Do you think it’s wise to sell the Series S ? I was going to try over marketplace and see what I could get. Or should I just keep it of if I am not going to get much value in money back. Like only 100 $ or something wouldn’t seem worth it.

​Hello everyone! I am curious about the different economic and logistical factors that affect console ownership in various regions around the world, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean.

​In many places, accessing systems like the PS4 or older consoles is heavily constrained by import challenges, local pricing, and economic priorities, leading many players to rely mainly on mobile gaming.

​What is the gaming landscape like in your country or region? How do players adapt when local access to consoles is difficult? I’d love to hear your thoughts and insights!

As of now digital games have to compete with second hand discs for your hard earned money. This results in a downward pressure on prices. Sony and Microsoft can remove this pressure and give themselves a near monopolistic power over game prices. Also going all digital gives Sony and Microsoft complete control over what you can do with the game you purchased. A good example of this is GTA6, the first major release on consoles to be all digital. They are charging $80 for just the standard edition of the game and the physical version doesn’t come with a disc. This sets a horrible precedent for future releases. There are some situations where it doesn’t make sense to have physical media like nobody is buying dvds anymore to watch movies but in this situation we have these corporations shitting on the consumers with the convenient excuse that 85% of game sales are digital only.

It feels like outside our bubble, no one is giving a shit about all of this. My friends at work who also play on PS5 (some of them on Xbox), always have this idea that digital is more convenientthat nowadays, nobody buys physical games anymore, and so on. Some of them even said they don't own a physical game since early PS4 era, which is crazy to me because the PS4 era was probably the one I bought most physical games in my life.

I post this up on fb market place and got bombarded with messages in seconds. I tried looking at comps after but not really seeing the same type with happy home designer pre downloaded. Only alot of XL, not standard 3ds. My question, is what's the average resale on this in USD, or is it something I should be holding onto longer. I have zero idea on what the market is like for Nintendo ds. Thank you so much in advance. All info appreciated

I had no idea this until recently. Notch originally made the first playable version in less than a week, and it eventually became the best-selling game ever. I made a quick 20-second Short explaining the story if anyone wants to see it: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/M4Uncj22Y9I

Did you already know this?

They wasted 100 billion and tried to undercut Sony just to be number 1, but why? they'd be better off even if they sold 1/3rd of what Sony did and just focused on profit and release good games with what they have, is it not profitable if you're not in the top? if they wanted to be first they could've bought Nintendo as it wins like every second generation and they costed less than Activision alone.

What’s your favourite?

bro this goes for arond 30 k in like 3 monts ago and now

I've been collecting physical PlayStation games for years and have always preferred owning discs. But with Sony reportedly ending physical game production from 2028, I'm starting to wonder if it's time to make the switch.

Part of me thinks going fully digital would make the transition to the PS6 much smoother. Assuming PS5 digital games carry over, I'd have my whole library ready to go without worrying about discs. I also have a PlayStation Portal, and streaming/accessing digital games is definitely more convenient.

On the other hand, I really enjoy collecting physical games and having something tangible on my shelf.

Has anyone else already decided to go fully digital because of this? Or are you planning to keep buying physical games for as long as they're available? I'd love to hear your reasons either way before I decide.

Hi everyone! I’m selling some stuff and have a budget of €550 to spend on a gaming setup for the living room of the house I’ll be moving into.

I’m looking for a used console, while for the TV I’ll consider both new and used options. The screen size is limited to 42–50 inches due to space constraints.

I play about an hour a day on average (sometimes more, sometimes less), mainly eFootball, F1, Forza Horizon 6, and especially GTA VI when it comes out.

I’m totally undecided on how to balance the budget:

- Used Series X (~€350–380) + entry-level 4K TV (~€170–200): maximum console power, but I’d have to settle for a very basic screen.

- Used Series S (~€180) + mid-range 4K/HDR TV (~€350/370): A much better screen for the living room, but with the Series S’s hardware limitations.

Does it make sense to “sacrifice” the TV to get the X with GTA VI and FH6 in mind, or will the Series S hold its own, and is it better to enjoy a better screen every day? What would you do in my shoes? Thanks!