Physical or Digital Media?

I prefer owning the physical copy of any media because it feels like you really own it, and you can sell the physical copy at any time you want when you're done using it. With digital media, there is some convenience as you don't have to necessarily walk into a store to purchase a digital copy, but the biggest caveat is that you can't really sell digital media, and if you lose the device that plays the media, you pretty much lose all of the digital media you had on that device.

 

The physical copy is better.
Because there would really be an object representing the item that you own. On the other hand, digital copies are somewhat.. not real. Or you have this feeling that you dont own it and it can be taken away from you at any time. Something like that.

 

Interesting that you point out that physical copies represent ownership, but I could point out some advantages of digital media to make you think of the other spectrum. The main advantage of digital media is convenience. Sure, you can't feel a digital copy, but think about some of the conveniences that a digital copy has to offer. Other than not having to purchase a digital copy at a store, here are some other conveniences. When you're reading an e-book, you don't have to flip through pages, and most e-books make it easy to set a bookmark, add highlights, etc. When you're listening to digital music, you don't have to get a record player to play your favorite song; you can conveniently play digital music on an iPod, or whatever device you use.

Even though I prefer physical media, both physical and digital have their own advantages and disadvantages. Most people use both types of media instead of one or another.

 

I'll oppose with having a physical copy, mainly due to the new technology that is constantly updating atm. Games, News, work all can be found stored and saved on a secured engine software. For example, gamers wouldn't have to drive down to a gamestop to pick up games and come back to see if the game functions properly or not. Instead, with the use of getting a digital copy, lets say from steam, they are able to save time as well as money on deals. This also ties in with online shopping, people would rather buy clothing or items on Amazon or Ebay just because it's cheaper and there is a more broader selection to choose from. Basically what I am saying, physical copies do waste time and time is something one cannot return from the past.

 

Oooh. Come to think of it, yes you're right. There are pros and cons as well.. I see. Yes indeed. Having both types of media is inevitable. Which is not a bad thing c:

 

I prefer owning the physical copy of any game,movie etc. if its possible if not i dont mind downloads...

 

When it comes to gaming I prefer digital for the same reasons as you. When it comes music I prefer physical because there's something gratifying about owning a full album physically. I started a vinyl collection about a year ago and I've been collecting my favorite hip hop albums, underground or mainstream that released from the time I was born (1997) till 2017.
When I'm not at home tho I usually have to listen to music (digitally) via spotify.

 

i like discs, it doesn't take up space on my laptop/console and i can share it with friends easily