11 - Digital vs. Physical

Physical game sales have been steadily dwindling across platforms, and Sony has plunged the internet into a frenzy by announcing that they will stop all production of physical games by 2028. Game preservation advocates are sounding the alarm: physical games are on the out. Xbox is making moves to help gamers preserve their physical games with a digital license, and Nintendo's consumer base is a much closer physical/digital split. We've been putting off this conversation for a while now, but on this episode of Retro Next Gen, LotusOfDoom and VinnyOhGames discuss the benefits and pitfalls of physical vs. digital games, what recent events mean for the hobby, and how this shift has affected their buying habits. Oh yeah, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time came out! VinnyOh talks about his midnight launch experience and shares his take on this edition of an all-time classic. Are you largely buying games digitally? Are you a die-hard physical game enjoyer? Something in-between? Join the discussion! Email us at [email protected], leave a comment, or ask for an invite to our Discord channel. We want to hear from you!