+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted March 3, 2010 Subscriber² Share Posted March 3, 2010 This week on Sessler's Soapbox, Adam is talking about The PlayStation 3 glitch. He's not focused so much on the short term implications of the now past problem, but the cloud it casts over downloadable games, streaming, connectivity and online play. Adam's point is that maybe there is some value in actually having physical media that will reliably play, as opposed to digital copies. Video: http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/702924/Sesslers-Soapbox-Is-the-PS3-Glitch-a-Sign-of-Things-to-Come.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Star Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Don't think so. It was just a error in the code and the same thing happened with the original Zune's from Microsoft. A simple firmware update fixed that and it should fix this also. In the future they will be more cautious. Hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironman273 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 This is more about a hardware error that, from what I understand, kept people from also playing their physical media. On the flip side if something happens to your physical media, you're screwed. If it's a digital copy it will probably get fixed quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepsihabbit Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I dont like buying digital media. It is very convenient, yes. Who wouldn't want a physical copy of something. if not just to have something to hold. I like the idea of always having something. I have a shelf full of retro games, from long dead systems. I love that I have that collection. They dont even make it worth your while to skip on the physical media. Alot of times these companies charge the same amount you could by the game in the store for, just to download it. Not to mention being able to buy it cheaper used. If I were ever to buy digital, it would have to be at a pretty good price cut over going to the store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raa Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I've always preferred physical media. Ubisoft's new stunt about their "always online DRM" has certainly got me concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soniqstylz Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 This is more about a hardware error that, from what I understand, kept people from also playing their physical media. On the flip side if something happens to your physical media, you're screwed. If it's a digital copy it will probably get fixed quickly. Depends. If it's like Steam, where I can re-download it again later, awesome. But if it's DRM limitations, screw that mess. I like being able to take games over to friends' houses, or let them borrow it. But I'm not at all worried about my blu-rays, they're hard for me to **** up, and my son has even figured out how to get the disk out of the PS3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael1406 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I'm all for physical media - the space taken up by cases is rarely overwhelming (unless you have in excess of 150 games) as unused games can be stored. There can be a harmonious mix of the two, but it's up the people behind the show to make that happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted March 3, 2010 Author Subscriber² Share Posted March 3, 2010 Digital for indie titles, physical for more expensive, that's the way I go for now :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piggy Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 What if I had no internet access? Am I screwed then for playing my single player games? I think that's the real issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BajiRav Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 .... I like being able to take games over to friends' houses, or let them borrow it. ... This. I don't mind digital distribution but I don't like losing the ability to share games with friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudy Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Digital distribution would be much safer for the end user if it didn't include DRM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted March 3, 2010 Member Share Posted March 3, 2010 This. I don't mind digital distribution but I don't like losing the ability to share games with friends. That's my feelings on it as well. I like the portability of physical media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo2008jedi Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 For games I prefer the hard-copy, that way I can always resell/trade-in Movies I would actually prefer digital, but in that case I would like to pay for the movie once and get several quality versions like 1080p for my main TV, 720p for the TV in my bedroom, a version for iPhone and other portabel devices, no DRM so can be played on anyone on my PC's/Laptops. Unlike just now several movies come as a seperate BLuRay and DVD which means I need to buy it twice and then rip the dvd for my iPhone. I've only seen the odd BluRay box that comes with a DVD and digital copy included, Disney I think do them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soniqstylz Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 For games I prefer the hard-copy, that way I can always resell/trade-in Movies I would actually prefer digital, but in that case I would like to pay for the movie once and get several quality versions like 1080p for my main TV, 720p for the TV in my bedroom, a version for iPhone and other portabel devices, no DRM so can be played on anyone on my PC's/Laptops. Unlike just now several movies come as a seperate BLuRay and DVD which means I need to buy it twice and then rip the dvd for my iPhone. I've only seen the odd BluRay box that comes with a DVD and digital copy included, Disney I think do them. I have Dark Knight, Matrix, and Crank 2 like that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo2008jedi Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I have Dark Knight, Matrix, and Crank 2 like that as well. OOoo Dark Knight...hmm need to hunt for prices :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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