Animal Crossing: New Leaf - digital vs. retail - Nintendo 3DS Forum - Page 5

DanielHPoetry · 2013-06-05T18:30:27+00:00

I just wanted to address this and get the opinions of others. I've never played an Animal Crossing game but the hype surrounding it has gotten me interested in the purchase. I prefer physical media over digital, but every now and then a title like this one leaves me to consider downloading from the eShop. I do own other eShop/ virtual console games that I've downloaded, but those are all titles that I can't physically own and play on the system, so there's no other choice. There are pros and cons to both. I feel that a pro to having a physical copy is having true ownership of the game. I like the shopping experience/ hunt of going to pick up a game to add to my collection. I like the sight, feel, and yes, even the smell of the initial unboxing. It's just something satisfying about seeing that case on the shelf and saying "that's mine." For going the digital route, however, the pro is obviously convenience. I don't have to worry about swapping out a cart when ready to play. I'll always have the game with me where ever I am and I can, more accessibly, pick up and play as I please. With a life consuming game such as this one, I kind of feel that this would be essential. However, with other comparable "life consuming" titles (i.e. RE: Revelation, FE Awakening, and MH3U) I've also considered going digital, but opted for (the preferred) retail version. What do you guys think? I know that I WANT the game, I just haven't come to a complete decision as to what form factor to ultimately choose. Digital vs Retail, what's your choice?

Topic: Animal Crossing: New Leaf - digital vs. retail

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DanielHPoetry
Fri 28th Jun 2013

6ch6ris6 wrote:

so the game is out for some days now. i still dont have the game because right now i am totally broke. but i will definetly get this game when i have the funds for it.

are you happy with your retail/downloaded version? or do you regret getting it retail/download and rather had download/retail? know what i mean? xD

I'm more happy with the digital purchase. It really is the best way to go with this title.

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Mk_II
Fri 28th Jun 2013

I got the digital download for free thanks to the So Many Games promotion (which ends this Sunday!). But i haven't been able to visit other towns due to program errors so now i'm kinda regretting that i picked AC.

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AlexSays
Sat 29th Jun 2013

I ordered the retail version. I don't think the conveniency of digital outweighs the cons of not having the physical copy.

I also don't buy a ton of games though (at least for handhelds) so its not a big deal to pack them in the 3DS case for whenever I go somewhere. Most of the time AC will be in the 3DS anyways..

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6ch6ris6
Sat 29th Jun 2013

i still dont know if i should get the game retail or download.

98% of the time i use my 3ds at home and i mostly just take my 3ds with me for streetpassing. if i can find a used version of the game (if there is anybody who regreted getting the game) i will buy that physical copy, because it should be cheaper

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slidecage
Sun 30th Jun 2013

game is 24 bucks at WALMART.COM

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