u/RedditNameT

Due to the recent decisions by Rockstar to only release GTA 6 in digital form and Sony's move to move away from physical media on Playstation we've had a huge influx of threads discussing this topic.

Some of the more common points of discussion have been:

• Players are of the opinion that physical media is still popular among gamers despite the claim by said companies that digital is by far the most common form of purchase for games.
• Digital‑only releases make long‑term preservation harder. Games could become inaccessible if storefronts or game servers shut down.
• Digital purchases are often licenses, not transfers of property.
• Digital copies can't be easily resold, traded in or shared among friends.
• Publishers cite cost savings of digital only, players fear the move is about pricing power and controlling the marketplace.

We ask you to keep all discussions regarding this topic within this megathread and will be removing any further threads concerning the topic - at least for the next few days/weeks.