Microsoft: Downloads growing, but won't eliminate packaged goods

[Dohc-WP]

From Joystic

With more and more people taking advantage of the convenience of downloadable content, some might assume that this new trend will start to take away from traditional brick-and-mortar retail. Not so, says Microsoft UK 's Neil Thompson, as he told MCV that there is "growth of the download and digital content market – but it is complementary to boxed content and services." He doesn't see the packaged good business declining at all.

Think of it as the peanut butter on that PB&J sandwich. It's essential, yet complimentary at the same time. And delicious.

[Lydon]

I personally like owning a physical copy of the game. It makes me feel like I'm getting more bang for my buck.

[Dohc-WP]

i have to agree with you there !

[wizdumb]

true, much easier to delete/lose your paid for game/content...

...otherwise it just feels like my salary, in and out, with no "real-life proof", lol

[Toxin]

true, much easier to delete/lose your paid for game/content...

Depends, if it's like steam then it'll stay on your games list. you just have to re-download it. Which is where the problem comes in for us here in the good old SA.

[Dohc-WP]

Depends, if it's like steam then it'll stay on your games list. you just have to re-download it. Which is where the problem comes in for us here in the good old SA.

redownloading it will still cost u bandwdth though.

[Lydon]

There's also always the possibility of servers being down, or issues with the internet existing that could hinder you when trying to download a game you've purchased or something of the sort. A physical disk eliminates that possibility too.