Do you need the box?

[Morreion]

The Daily Grind: Do you need the box? (Massively)

So where do you fall? Do you like that box, those discs, and all the other goodies, or do you prefer just to download it so you can get to patching that much faster?

I used to be a box fan- I wanted those disks, I liked the substantiality of them. But, much like books, I have too many of them sitting around taking up space now So, I am a big Steam fan now- buy and download the game directly. Now that is instant gratification. And their sales lately (EVE, VG, EQ2 for 5 bucks, just to mention the MMOs) have had me buying lots of old titles.

I'm making the big switch to an e-book reader this year. I'm doing the same with game downloads.

[Regolyth]

I like the box. The reason being, is if I reformat my computer, I don't want to have to re-download the game. Games run a few gigs, at least, in size. That's a at least a day's worth of downloading before it's done. If I have the discs, then I can just pop it in and reinstall it. It's easier. Also, I like the box and booklet artwork. I like having that (I used to love the maps, but they don't do that anymore). I also enjoy collector's editions, because they usually come with game soundtracks, and I love music.

[Morreion]

That's a good point about the maps. I still have the UO, LOTRO and Vanguard maps. That's one reason I still buy music CDs, for the album art and the lyrics and photos. But I am running out of room for books and game boxes >.<

[Regolyth]

Build you some shelves good sir. And get one of those giant, revolving CD thingies for your CDs. It's what I have had to do.