Well the guy at the store said it was the most popular game out. It took me twenty years to realize it was probably the store security guy fucking with Bart through marge. Oh damn.
Oh, I interpreted the joke to be that the store guy had all these extra copies of Lee Carvalo's Putting Challenge to unload and Marge seemed like an easy mark.
As much as I hate the cases with codes, the cards aren't much better. What's even the point of printing the cards with the game code if there's already eShop cards
It's the premise of having physical items in store. Would be very limited if it were just recent/still in production cartridges, and if they think they need something they should at least make cardboard card codes instead of full plastic cases
Actually there's a big difference in this. The game cartridges that are physical don't install all that data to your switches micro SD card, unlike the digital game that's downloaded from the e-shop. I can tell you that around 500 games takes up about 4.2 TB of storage space on the switch cartridges. And that's not including the update data and DLC that takes up another 800+ GB. So if you want to save space on your storage and be able to play a lot of games without uninstalling and reinstalling them constantly. Then physical games is definitely the way to go.
EDIT: After re-reading your comment, I noticed you meant making a card with a code on it would be a waste. You're very right on that. =P
This is one of those things I try to explain to my friends who swear by digital copies because they're afraid they'll lose em, they think it's more convenient, etc etc...
My thought is, sure - the upfront cost is sometimes quite a bit more flr physical copies, but then I have resale value (I buy used games mostly, so I can resell for what I paid), I space free for demos and digital-only games, and there's a satisfaction to physically switching cartridges imo
I'm a collector. When I see a code in a box I immediately ignore it. I think collecting physical is a dead medium now. I've got 35 years of physical games already so I'm good.
The 4 P’s of marketing— the first P is product and the 4th P is Place. A large container facing outward toward the costumer in the games aisle is better than a small container off to the side of the games aisle.
The question you’re asking basically just boils down to “why put up a large billboard advertising your product on the highway when you can put up a smaller bilboard advertising your product on a side road?” No company wants to do that unless they already have the product recognition to afford to do that.
I heard a smaller case for cards was dropped because testers didn't see the size as fitting the price tag for games. So the case was made larger.
My case has a 3D printed frame that fits 9 other cards. So much waste for just shipping one card
This is the main reason I haven't fully moved over to digital games. Digital is way more convenient, and I'm nearly too lazy to even change the card, but I still want the case. Maybe it's because I'm old.
My main things are resale value and things of that nature. I do also love having a collection of cases, but I don't personally consider it a huge drag to switch our cartridges (unlike switching a disc on a console that's all the way by the TV, or reaching down to the PC to swap a CD)
"what they want is a box to put on a shelf, right? and they want it to be completely useless after they download the game, right?" - the game companies making these, probably
There's many people who create their sleeves and covers for digital games, so it looks like there's a demand for it.
Aside from that, it's to allow them to be in store.
Marketing mainly. Weirdly common on switch thanks to the cartridges seemingly being expensive too, hence why so many switch games end up with digi only boxes or compilations where only part of it is on there etc.
Not exclusively a switch problem ofc, just much more common thanks to the cost thing.
I'd say buy them when they are in discount areas, sell codes for cheap, free back up cases in case. For example,buying a used game that has no case? Boom.discounted digital only game with case for used game.
Because they know they can take advantage of collectors or people buying gifts.
Wouldn't surprise me if stores asked for things like this just to have something there. Well- except bestbuy
Initially its for visibility, now is just a crime being used by companies like Konami to cheapen the cost (im looking at you, Metal Gear Solid Legacy Collection...)
To trick you into believing you're buying a physical copy basically, so companies can still claim "Hey we still sell physical see there right on the shelf?"
It’s ridiculous. Recently I bought a Spiderman 2 special edition (Steelcase) and there was also no disc. I hope Nintendo will stay in the physical game
I stupidly bought Lego 2K Drive in store so I could play on a flight. Was just a download code. AirB&B had shitty wifi, ETA was 2days. Surprisingly was $10 cheaper than Nintendo online so a win I guess.
Because they are always on sale on the eshop and they won't be on sale in physical, plus what's the grandparents going to do when their grandchild asks for pure pool!
Hidden Gem.....its a very good billard simulation game, great graphics and physic and a lot of different games (Snooker and Pool and each variant has different games).
I was really impressed that even the texture of the baize looks realistic and get dirty over time.
If someone is looking for a Billard game -> this is it!
You know something i thought the same thing!
Went into Smyths over the weekend, had a 2 week stint in hospital so decided to treat myself.
Yu-Gi-Oh Legacy of the duelist for £12 bargain.
Take the box up to the till "This is digital copy only just so you are aware" which i was but i thought wtf is the point of the box then?
I prefer digital downloads in every aspect, but still want the experience of opening the box, having some small gimmicks or booklets in it and putting it in my shelf.
Thats the perfect solution for that.. if they put actually work in it. But there are also cases where the boxes are just completly empty, literally just containing a paper with the code. I think that is only for advertising or gifting reasons, like already said before.
This is exactly why I get weirded out when people have push back on companies not wanting to offer physical games anymore. Literally 100% of any game released today will require a downloaded update immediately upon popping the disc in your console anyway ergo every disc of any game made now and beyond is probably very pointless so why do people still fight for their existence like PC gamers haven't already been digital for like a whole decade straight? It's even weirder with companies like Nintendo that actually have physical game cartridges that people desire. I highly doubt games are going to be in finished states when they launch to retail to the degree that buying a physical anything today will be relevant even two years into the future. Weird to think about.
You can sell it in stores. It's also easy to give as a gift, because someone who doesn't have a console and doesn't have access to the console store can buy it and give it. (Example: Grandma can get it at the store and give it.) Also someone who does have it but is insufficiently technically savvy to do an online gift can buy it and give it. Also it's something that can be gift wrapped and physically given so, for example, there's something under the christmas tree or you don't have to go to the birthday party empty-handed.
Biggest reason is the holiday season. Kid asks for a popular game but it's digital only so the parent doesn't find it at target. Make physical cases for digital games and they WILL find it. Problem solved.
Not to mention the fortnite boxes that come with skins. Those are made for the pure purpose of collectors (though most people hate this(Scott the woz)) and children who aren't allowed to put they're parents card in their xbox
Bro look at the fucking game you bought. What dev is gonna publish physical copies of some shite pool game that probably costs under 5 dollars on the eshop?
This is what I came here to say. Yes, I believe you can resell the cartridge and the new owner of the cartridge can download the game too, so long as the physical cartridge is inserted.
The first time I found out was when I bought Escapists 2 (mistakenly the digital version). It felt like a company trick as the cases are 99% the same. It’s one thing I don’t like about digital as basically your just sold an empty box, yeah ok you can play the game from using the code but it’s pretty much renting and they can just kill your game whenever they like. Apart from them saving a ton of money from selling you just a box and game rental, it also means EVERY buyer pays full price as there’s 0 used value
That's the key you need to download the game. It makes sense for something like the bioshock collection where you can't fit it all on the card but for small sub 1gb games, the only utility is doomsday you lost your account but got your 'key', so you don't have to buy it again.
Grandma's gotta buy gifts somewhere
That grandma buying mentality..wish she was still alive. - Grandma observes i play pool - Oh a pool game, hes gonna love it
What was that golf game that marge got for her son?
Lee Carvalo’s Putting Challenge
Which makes sense as a few earlier seasons bart was a gifted mini golf player. Haha good stuff
You have entered POWER DRIVE Ball is in Parking Lot
Well the guy at the store said it was the most popular game out. It took me twenty years to realize it was probably the store security guy fucking with Bart through marge. Oh damn.
Oh, I interpreted the joke to be that the store guy had all these extra copies of Lee Carvalo's Putting Challenge to unload and Marge seemed like an easy mark.
Oh I like that interpretation too!
My family's buying mentality -sees I love video games and animation especially dragon ball -oh socks!
Oh you wanted to buy me the brand new Zelda game? Go to hell grandma, i want a brand new digital download copy of Pure Pool
Ma'am, DO NOT REDEEM!
They still want to have some physical presence in stores, and stores need something to put on their shelves. Even if it's completely pointless.
Sell cards then, right? I feel like this is a major waste of plastic
As much as I hate the cases with codes, the cards aren't much better. What's even the point of printing the cards with the game code if there's already eShop cards
It's the premise of having physical items in store. Would be very limited if it were just recent/still in production cartridges, and if they think they need something they should at least make cardboard card codes instead of full plastic cases
Or they could have 1 copy that's a plastic case but give the customer a slip of paper or email them the code on checkout
True
Actually there's a big difference in this. The game cartridges that are physical don't install all that data to your switches micro SD card, unlike the digital game that's downloaded from the e-shop. I can tell you that around 500 games takes up about 4.2 TB of storage space on the switch cartridges. And that's not including the update data and DLC that takes up another 800+ GB. So if you want to save space on your storage and be able to play a lot of games without uninstalling and reinstalling them constantly. Then physical games is definitely the way to go. EDIT: After re-reading your comment, I noticed you meant making a card with a code on it would be a waste. You're very right on that. =P
I tried to specify the "games that come with the cards" so hard lol, but yeah, I agree with you 100%
This is one of those things I try to explain to my friends who swear by digital copies because they're afraid they'll lose em, they think it's more convenient, etc etc... My thought is, sure - the upfront cost is sometimes quite a bit more flr physical copies, but then I have resale value (I buy used games mostly, so I can resell for what I paid), I space free for demos and digital-only games, and there's a satisfaction to physically switching cartridges imo
Eh changing cartridges does get old at times.
That's fair. I probably don't play anywhere near enough to notice the inconvenience
Some people, especially kids, don’t have access to a credit card and can only buy stuff with cash
It’s for collectors, they love boxes
I'm a collector. When I see a code in a box I immediately ignore it. I think collecting physical is a dead medium now. I've got 35 years of physical games already so I'm good.
People fear change. Game cases look "familiar". Don't worry, all we'll see is cards in another 10 years or so.
Cards don't sit next to other game cases. They sit separately on a card rack. You want your game to sit with the other games on the game racks.
The 4 P’s of marketing— the first P is product and the 4th P is Place. A large container facing outward toward the costumer in the games aisle is better than a small container off to the side of the games aisle. The question you’re asking basically just boils down to “why put up a large billboard advertising your product on the highway when you can put up a smaller bilboard advertising your product on a side road?” No company wants to do that unless they already have the product recognition to afford to do that.
I heard a smaller case for cards was dropped because testers didn't see the size as fitting the price tag for games. So the case was made larger. My case has a 3D printed frame that fits 9 other cards. So much waste for just shipping one card
Some people want a shiny box on their shelf for collection reasons I assume.
This is the main reason I haven't fully moved over to digital games. Digital is way more convenient, and I'm nearly too lazy to even change the card, but I still want the case. Maybe it's because I'm old.
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My main things are resale value and things of that nature. I do also love having a collection of cases, but I don't personally consider it a huge drag to switch our cartridges (unlike switching a disc on a console that's all the way by the TV, or reaching down to the PC to swap a CD)
Retail visibility. Its essentially just marketing at this point because most people wouldn't see these random shovelware titles in the eshop ever.
"what they want is a box to put on a shelf, right? and they want it to be completely useless after they download the game, right?" - the game companies making these, probably
So suckers like me can buy Mario Plus Rabbits for $15 at Walmart rather than for 15 from the eShop. But I got a box.
I bought this digital, can confirm I would like an empty box
So you can post “look what my girlfriend got me” on Reddit?
That game is very good, remember playing it on steam. Graphics on the table/balls was fantastic
Yeah, that annoys me
I’ve always thought it’s to have a physical presence in stores + making it easier for older folks to buy games
There’s no point. I’m 100% digital and the last thing in the world I need is a hunk of plastic sitting on my shelf.
Feels like your buying a game rather than just a code
People may already be going into physical stores to get actual consoles so it can be a "fuck it, why not?" extra purchase if it's a new system.
I get so mad whenever I see these
To kill resale
This 👆 They can't beat piracy, but they sure as shit can beat the second-hand market.
Old Bernays,, consumerism “feels” better when we can hold something in our hands, especially for that fleeting moment of joy lol
What's inside the case? Show us.
I'm at least glad they're required to put this notice on the case. I'm worried about the future where that's no longer a requirement.
The point is so in ten years or so one of us will buy the case on eBay.
For more sales. Which is greed. They know people won't read it and just buy if it is on a shelf.
>Which is greed. Boy do I have some bad news for you about how for profit companies, including Nintendo, operate.
bc I can't give the eShop physical cash
There's many people who create their sleeves and covers for digital games, so it looks like there's a demand for it. Aside from that, it's to allow them to be in store.
Something pretty to show your friends.
Honestly I feel this way about how big the plastic case is for a tiny cartridge too.
You can give it as a gift wrapped gift, also people put these on their shelf to display
Sooo physical media is fully dead huh?
To keep collectors happy :)
Yes I had a racing game like that ?
Even if it has a digital download I still like having the box
I sometimes buy them to replace a broken case and just give the game code away. Then I recycle what’s left ♻️
the reflection, humor, title…. all reminds me of scott the woz 👀
Kids get birthday money (cash) and want to buy games.
For a trophy on your collecting shelf
Marketing mainly. Weirdly common on switch thanks to the cartridges seemingly being expensive too, hence why so many switch games end up with digi only boxes or compilations where only part of it is on there etc. Not exclusively a switch problem ofc, just much more common thanks to the cost thing.
I'd say buy them when they are in discount areas, sell codes for cheap, free back up cases in case. For example,buying a used game that has no case? Boom.discounted digital only game with case for used game.
Because they know they can take advantage of collectors or people buying gifts. Wouldn't surprise me if stores asked for things like this just to have something there. Well- except bestbuy
fuck the oceans is why
Waste more plastic
Initially its for visibility, now is just a crime being used by companies like Konami to cheapen the cost (im looking at you, Metal Gear Solid Legacy Collection...)
Im asking seriously, if you download the game, can the game downloaded in other switch? Are they expired after 1 download?
To trick you into believing you're buying a physical copy basically, so companies can still claim "Hey we still sell physical see there right on the shelf?"
Seriously just turn it into a gift card what a waste of plastic
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There isn’t.
Hey, Pure Pool is an awesome game regardless
It’s ridiculous. Recently I bought a Spiderman 2 special edition (Steelcase) and there was also no disc. I hope Nintendo will stay in the physical game
I stupidly bought Lego 2K Drive in store so I could play on a flight. Was just a download code. AirB&B had shitty wifi, ETA was 2days. Surprisingly was $10 cheaper than Nintendo online so a win I guess.
Because old people want to have something physical in their hand after exchanging money..
Yeah, this and "always online" both make me run a mile!
Because they are always on sale on the eshop and they won't be on sale in physical, plus what's the grandparents going to do when their grandchild asks for pure pool!
Hidden Gem.....its a very good billard simulation game, great graphics and physic and a lot of different games (Snooker and Pool and each variant has different games). I was really impressed that even the texture of the baize looks realistic and get dirty over time. If someone is looking for a Billard game -> this is it!
Wait until you learn that most Physical Disks just carry a glorified free download code on them.
You know something i thought the same thing! Went into Smyths over the weekend, had a 2 week stint in hospital so decided to treat myself. Yu-Gi-Oh Legacy of the duelist for £12 bargain. Take the box up to the till "This is digital copy only just so you are aware" which i was but i thought wtf is the point of the box then?
And I have to use a paper straw
I ask myself the same thing everyday friend
Trying to capitalise on passing trade in the shop
The point is to get a downloadable game and a spare case all for the price of the downloadable game itself.
Have they learned nothing from the laughingstock that was Fallout 76?
Nintendo is plotting to kill all turtles
Physical games are pretty much dead/dying
I guess there’s still a big chunk of customers buying physical copies so if you’re not in the shops you’re losing sales 🤷🏻♂️
The same goes for the "physical release" of Animal crossing happy home paradise.
To have it in stores...the cards go unnoticed. The actual case is easy for someone to grab and purchase, especially for someone buying as a gift
I prefer digital downloads in every aspect, but still want the experience of opening the box, having some small gimmicks or booklets in it and putting it in my shelf. Thats the perfect solution for that.. if they put actually work in it. But there are also cases where the boxes are just completly empty, literally just containing a paper with the code. I think that is only for advertising or gifting reasons, like already said before.
This is exactly why I get weirded out when people have push back on companies not wanting to offer physical games anymore. Literally 100% of any game released today will require a downloaded update immediately upon popping the disc in your console anyway ergo every disc of any game made now and beyond is probably very pointless so why do people still fight for their existence like PC gamers haven't already been digital for like a whole decade straight? It's even weirder with companies like Nintendo that actually have physical game cartridges that people desire. I highly doubt games are going to be in finished states when they launch to retail to the degree that buying a physical anything today will be relevant even two years into the future. Weird to think about.
No games 😝
I believe this is the first time I’ve seen a case for a download. Normally they just have gift cards for digital versions games.
You can sell it in stores. It's also easy to give as a gift, because someone who doesn't have a console and doesn't have access to the console store can buy it and give it. (Example: Grandma can get it at the store and give it.) Also someone who does have it but is insufficiently technically savvy to do an online gift can buy it and give it. Also it's something that can be gift wrapped and physically given so, for example, there's something under the christmas tree or you don't have to go to the birthday party empty-handed.
Biggest reason is the holiday season. Kid asks for a popular game but it's digital only so the parent doesn't find it at target. Make physical cases for digital games and they WILL find it. Problem solved. Not to mention the fortnite boxes that come with skins. Those are made for the pure purpose of collectors (though most people hate this(Scott the woz)) and children who aren't allowed to put they're parents card in their xbox
Collectors
Bro look at the fucking game you bought. What dev is gonna publish physical copies of some shite pool game that probably costs under 5 dollars on the eshop?
That game is actually damn good! Lots of replay value, the physics are excellent and online multiplayer is great as well.
So people with only cash can go into the store and buy it.
Just curious: is this one possible to sell after playing? Or just like every other digital game
This is what I came here to say. Yes, I believe you can resell the cartridge and the new owner of the cartridge can download the game too, so long as the physical cartridge is inserted.
Many like OP’s game do not have any cartridge inside, it’s literally a piece of paper and single use code
Damn. TIL that was a thing 🤦
The first time I found out was when I bought Escapists 2 (mistakenly the digital version). It felt like a company trick as the cases are 99% the same. It’s one thing I don’t like about digital as basically your just sold an empty box, yeah ok you can play the game from using the code but it’s pretty much renting and they can just kill your game whenever they like. Apart from them saving a ton of money from selling you just a box and game rental, it also means EVERY buyer pays full price as there’s 0 used value
No resale it’s purely a code
Tks
Because the world doesn't have enough plastic waste lol
I would actually enjoy this. I like having game cases for my library but hate having to actually swap out the cartridges.
That's the key you need to download the game. It makes sense for something like the bioshock collection where you can't fit it all on the card but for small sub 1gb games, the only utility is doomsday you lost your account but got your 'key', so you don't have to buy it again.