Deleting digital games

[RCBH928]

Although I am an Apple fan,
I must say iTunes is one of the worst digital stores
its hard to get around, loading images and video is retarded, you have to waste a lot of time hunting for information, its really not convenient , I am not sure why its so successful .

When I am on amazon.com , everything is designed in such a good way that all information I want is right over there in front of my eyes, and even information I didnt want is there to help me out.

[Niode]

Although I am an Apple fan,
I must say iTunes is one of the worst digital stores
its hard to get around, loading images and video is retarded, you have to waste a lot of time hunting for information, its really not convenient , I am not sure why its so successful .

When I am on amazon.com , everything is designed in such a good way that all information I want is right over there in front of my eyes, and even information I didnt want is there to help me out.

Agreed, iTunes store is an abomination. If it wasn't for the app store I wouldn't use it. Ever.

[Gnashvar]

This is why retro collecting is awesome, you never have to worry about them being in a digital form because they're simply to old.

You seem to neglect that physical media can go bad with time. Carts are relatively resistant, but they do not last forever and on the flip-side are effectively impossible to backup unless (ironically) you put into a digital form.

They also take up space, are usually trickier to store and harder to transport etc. than the digital ones.

It depends on how many games we are talking about and the size of your available storing space (shelves etc.) versus the size of the digital storage (hard disks, SD cards etc.).

I know I store many of my nostalgia in digital form. I take scans or snapshots of stuff that I do not need but have some sentimental attachment to, then throw it away.

Ivo.

I used to hate digital and only purchased physical but after seeing how CDs and DVDs can go bad (Dreamcast games) I think I rather go digital now. I still love owning carts though.

[Inazuma]

Digital downloads could be great if they had no DRM and easily allowed us to backup our own files. I think music mp3s from Amazon are like this, so that's awesome.

I still prefer physical media when it comes to video games. That's because outside of emulators and roms, it's all restricted bullshit. When it becomes completely wide open and I can backup my games and play them on any system, I will consider supporting it. Until then, I will make due with my flash carts and emulators whenever I want to play digital download games.

I have never purchased anything from itunes, Steam, PSN, XBOX Live, Virtual Console or WiiWare.

[AmishSamurai]

Digital downloads could be great if they had no DRM and easily allowed us to backup our own files. I think music mp3s from Amazon are like this, so that's awesome.

I still prefer physical media when it comes to video games. That's because outside of emulators and roms, it's all restricted bullshit. When it becomes completely wide open and I can backup my games and play them on any system, I will consider supporting it. Until then, I will make due with my flash carts and emulators whenever I want to play digital download games.

I have never purchased anything from itunes, Steam, PSN, XBOX Live, Virtual Console or WiiWare.

I dislike Virtual Console and Wiiware the most of the distribution systems because it's locked to the machine, and behind that PSN because you have limited downloads. However, I feel that Steam has a good balance of copy protection and freedom, since it's account-based, and the number one concern of Valve is making sure if the worst happens we won't be screwed out of our games.

Knowing your opinions on this topic though I had a feeling this post was going to happen. The topic practically screamed "INAZUMA POST HERE"

[Niode]

Digital downloads could be great if they had no DRM and easily allowed us to backup our own files. I think music mp3s from Amazon are like this, so that's awesome.

I have never purchased anything from itunes, Steam, PSN, XBOX Live, Virtual Console or WiiWare.

You can easily backup your Steam collection. Just click the Steam button in the top left of your Library window and click Backup and Restore Games and the wizard takes you through it. Easy.

Anybody who has an issue with Steam's DRM is either fickle or dumb. What objectional DRM that is there is placed there by the publisher, and isn't Valve's fault, you would be subject to that DRM regardless of your point of sale. Steam's own DRM is practically non-existant. You can install the games on as many computers as you want and play them at any time. All you have to do is put your password in. Unless you're fucking rain man you're only going to be playing one game at a time, so where's the problem?

[Inazuma]

Knowing your opinions on this topic though I had a feeling this post was going to happen. The topic practically screamed "INAZUMA POST HERE"

Anytime I have a chance to complain about digital downloads/DLC DRM and other forms of restrictive bullshit, I will be sure to do it. It is something that I am very passionate about, since video games are my favorite thing in the world, and I want to see things improve.

[MrPopo]

That's because outside of emulators and roms, it's all restricted bullshit.

www.gog.com

[Inazuma]

You can easily backup your Steam collection. Just click the Steam button in the top left of your Library window and click Backup and Restore Games and the wizard takes you through it. Easy.

Anybody who has an issue with Steam's DRM is either fickle or dumb. What objectional DRM that is there is placed there by the publisher, and isn't Valve's fault, you would be subject to that DRM regardless of your point of sale. Steam's own DRM is practically non-existant. You can install the games on as many computers as you want and play them at any time. All you have to do is put your password in. Unless you're fucking rain man you're only going to be playing one game at a time, so where's the problem?

You have to verify your account by entering a password, eh? Yeah, fuck that. I don't want any restrictions whatsoever.

Also, what if that game is taken off Steam? How would I acquire it then? I like to buy old games, so will I be able to get a Steam game 20 years from now?

*edit*

That's because outside of emulators and roms, it's all restricted bullshit.

http://www.gog.com

What if gog shuts down and goes out of business today?

5 years later, I want to play games that used to be available through gog. What do I do?

[Hatta]

Only wimps use tape backup: real men just upload their important stuff on ftp, and let the rest of the world mirror it
-Linus Torvalds