Physical game sales have halved since 2021, down 85% from peak

[ZedRM]

Yeah, I have absolutely no idea about consoles. Never owned and used, well, perhaps once.

There you go.

 

[Puiu]

Going to go with an "I don't care".

Then why even try to make that argument if you can't prove it? It's not like it is hard for me to show you the mirriad of statistics and articles that say otherwise.

 

[ZedRM]

Then why even try to make that argument if you can't prove it? It's not like it is hard for me to show you the mirriad of statistics and articles that say otherwise.

Two reasons. First, I have first hand knowledge on this subject and second, we could do this back and forth thing all day long. Is it worth our time? Is there any thing to be gained other than ego-stroking? We think differently based on different information, let's leave it at that.

 

[Puiu]

Two reasons. First, I have first hand knowledge on this subject and second, we could do this back and forth thing all day long. Is it worth our time? Is there any thing to be gained other than ego-stroking? We think differently based on different information, let's leave it at that.

I have nothing to gain. But I don't like being lied to. The whole "I know better than you" doesn't work with me. You either show your hand or stop pushing a false narrative.

In general you do it like this:

How digital is the video games market in 2024?

The vast majority of the games industry is digital. This has been the case for quite some time.

www.gamesindustry.biz

Yes, A Digital-Only Gaming Future Is Coming, And We Can’t Stop It

Physical media is quickly becoming a thing of the past, and Best Buy's recent announcement just adds fuel to the fire.

www.forbes.com

Digital to make 95% of video game revenues in 2023, or $174.5 billion

Digital made up 95% of total global gaming revenues for 2023, representing $174 billion in full game purchases and in-game spending across all platforms.

www.tweaktown.com

U.S. computer and video game sales - digital vs. physical 2018 | Statista

In today’s increasingly digital world where information can be accessed in seconds, gamers do not want to waste a second before getting their hands on the latest releases.

www.statista.com

Physical Game Sales in 2023 – End of an Era?

It's the early 2000s and a game you've nervously been waiting for has just hit the shelves, so you hit the road and get in line to make one of many physical game sales as soon as possible. In 2023, however, physical game copies are simply not as popular, instead overshadowed by the popularity...

playcon.gg

Only Nintendo still has its game revenue at about 50-50, but digital has been gaining on physical a lot. It's mostly because of how bad their online services have been compared to other platforms up until now and because of collectors for Mario/Zelda/Pokemon.

 

[ZedRM]

I have nothing to gain.

Then why respond.

But I don't like being lied to.

That is your ego at work.

Are you done?

 

[Puiu]

Then why respond.

That is your ego at work.

Are you done?

Seems like I'm done because you can't actually support your claims with real information.

Seems like I "inflated" my ego with facts too much for you