Why do computer games require installation while console and handheld games typically did not until the 8th generation didn’t?

Question

Been wondering about this for years.

In: Technology

Answer 1

Answer: Reading from a hard disk is quicker. Consoles typically were supposed to “ready to go” and require few to no upgrades, like a hard drive, which made it easier to market to technologically inept consumers. Computers were made to be modular, so it makes sense for games to be installed on hard drives for efficiency. As the internet and social media have made it “cool” to be more technologically knowledgeable, consoles have been able to adapt modular hard drives, which allow for more efficiencies.