Why do video game console discs now require installation, when we could just put them in and play instantly before? Why did PC discs always require installation

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Most games are digital and on the cloud to some degrees. New games can install 80% locally, but need the remaining from the cloud and such to sync up. Sad times, but console gaming has gotten away from offline fun. Most stuff requires internet and subscriptions to online services to play