Why do games cost more to direct download on a console than to buy a disc? Surely direct download saves the manufacturer costs on transport, shipping, actual materials for disks and packaging, setting up deals with retailers etc…

2.51K views

Why do games cost more to direct download on a console than to buy a disc? Surely direct download saves the manufacturer costs on transport, shipping, actual materials for disks and packaging, setting up deals with retailers etc…

In: Technology

23 Answers

Anonymous 0 Comments

Seems to me you have that backwards if you’re talking about new, physical games. Digital is almost always the same price or cheaper than physical unless the store is clearing them out to make room for new titles.

You are viewing 1 out of 23 answers, click here to view all answers.