Digital Distribution is here and it's now!

Despite my passion for retail, Digital PC Gaming Downloads are indeed available on many sites. Here's a few:

Best Buy Selection- http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat153600050007&type=category

Gamestop Selection- http://www.gamestop.com/downloadnow

Steam Selection- http://store.steampowered.com/

Err, is this news? No sorry, I meant "Wow, thats awesome and very progressive!"robertlie

I understand, and humbly beg for forgivness.robertlie

Apology Accepted...

I like having a box, but DD is soooo much easier and time/cost effective (no gas, no tax). oh the dilemma :(purple_MAN1832

The decline in retail PC games doesn't bother me at all. Missing out on a shiny manual is not really an inconvenience, a pdf file is sufficient..

Only thing i would miss is maps etc, but those could also easily be scanned and added to the digital purchase in a pdf file or something like that.

It's here, already??? OMG, when did this happen, and why wasn't I informed earlier? ;)

It's kind of cool that Valve actually believes it's a myth that digital distribution cannibalizes retail (read Jason Holtman's statements about their experience with Day of Defeat).

Personally, I think at some point digital distribution will clearly be predominant, however, since I still prefer to buy retail when possible, I'd like to see both distribution channels coexist for a very long time.

Man this sucks. I dont have a credit card and the internet doesnt accept cash:(clyde46

Soon The Internet will accept your cash...soon.

Steam games still sell for the same price as physical copies bought online in my area, even more than physical copies in some cases.

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Far Cry 2:

£34.99 on STEAM

£17.99 inc delivery on PLAY

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Dawn of War 2:

£34.99 on STEAM

£22.99 inc delivery on PLAY

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Fallout 3:

£26.99 on STEAM

£24.99 inc delivery on PLAY

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Considering they have none of the costs of shop level retail I expect them to be cheaper, until they are STEAM is not a valid alternative for me.

I've been digitally downloading games for years, so what is this about?

the sites you listed will just rip people off, besides steam of course, and i've gotten some deals on direct2drive

I never knew that Best Buy and Gamestop now have DD. That's awesome.mo0ksi

Wow, no links to youtube.com videos...

I expect better from you. :)

I've been digitally downloading games for years, so what is this about?

the sites you listed will just rip people off, besides steam of course, and i've gotten some deals on direct2drive

harrisi17

Wow, no links to youtube.com videos...

I expect better from you. :)

GPAddict

[QUOTE="purple_MAN1832"]I like having a box, but DD is soooo much easier and time/cost effective (no gas, no tax). oh the dilemma :(biggest_loser

Couple hours with my slow internet (I see it max at about 700mb/sec or something)

I have a download limit and no credit card.

This makes things far more complicated for me, plus showing off a bunch of Windows folders and abstract files is not nearly as good as having a line of shiney boxes and cool cover art sitting on a shelf.

Steam games still sell for the same price as physical copies bought online in my area, even more than physical copies in some cases.

-

Far Cry 2:

£34.99 on STEAM

£17.99 inc delivery on PLAY

-

Dawn of War 2:

£34.99 on STEAM

£22.99 inc delivery on PLAY

-

Fallout 3:

£26.99 on STEAM

£24.99 inc delivery on PLAY

-

Considering they have none of the costs of shop level retail I expect them to be cheaper, until they are STEAM is not a valid alternative for me.

AnnoyedDragon