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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You couldn’t just put them in and play them instantly before, but generally had a loading screen with every new area. Resident Evil had a loading screen (the door opening video) between every room and there were games that were much worse. You could go make yourself a sandwich waiting for Galarians to load the next small room.