Downloading game vs. buying disc on PS3 ??

[8-bitNesMan]

It's exactly the same program. If anything the advantage is probably on having the game on your PS3's hard drive. There are some exceptions but most games run better and load faster when the system is reading them directly from the hard drive as opposed to reading from a disc.

[portnoyd]

Don't forget you are giving up the option of reselling or trading in the game in the future.

[Cornelius]

For my situation and internet connection, I could buy the game from Amazon and have it shipped to me faster than I could download it. And I don't have a data cap on my internet, but if I did that would be something to consider.

[stargate]

All good points. I guess another advantage of downloading is the extra content that you can get on some games with a PSN gold account.

[kupomogli]

Well Resident Evil 5 Gold comes with all DLC. It is also the only version to come with Move capability. So with that you're getting nothing extra you can't get by just getting the disc version. Though the PSN Plus had some amazing bonus' the last few weeks. I'm contemplating upgrading. Too bad I didn't decide to do it last week as I missed all the Uncharted 2 DLC , but it was my choice for not doing it, because now I'm kind of regretting it.

But if you have a family member or friend that you both share accounts with, then maybe you pay half, family/friend pays half, and you both get the game. Some games it doesn't work with as you're required to be online in order to play them, but very few. Capcom is a pretty big offender on this, so check online and see if Resident Evil 5 Gold follows the same restrictions before getting it as a PSN download. If you're going to use it for yourself and not going to gameshare with anyone, then I'd suggest getting the game on Amazon. It's $21.45 on Amazon right now. Cheaper than you can get it on PSN which is(I think) $23 with PSN Plus $29 without.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

All good points. I guess another advantage of downloading is the extra content that you can get on some games with a PSN gold account.

You mean Playstation Plus.

But anything downloaded via Plus in terms of add-on content (free or at a discount) is also functional with disc based versions of the games.

It doesn't have to be a DLC version of a game in order for the DLC content to work.

[skaar]

Thank god they keep all these options and programs simple and uncomplicated so we don't need to ask questions like this.

*whew*

[Ryudo]

A game I bought I can put on my shelf.
A game I bought I can play in 20-30 years. Download is a service so creating a memory today on a downloaded game you won't be able to play down the road really sucks.

[substantial_snake]

Thank god they keep all these options and programs simple and uncomplicated so we don't need to ask questions like this.

*whew*

It'a all pretty simple actually.

Physical Game
-Disc Addon

Download Game
-Download Addon

Playstation Plus is basically a discount and loyalty program, you don't need it to get online or use any of the services currently available on PSN. It does not function like an Xbox Live Gold Account therefore calling it PSN Gold only serves to confuse people. (not directed at quoted text)

I prefer a physical copy, largely because of the Victorian broadband connection I have where I live and also because of the fact my 60GB PS3 has filled up so fast with patches I simply can't afford to give space to a 5GB game (or larger, which I believe the aforementioned RE5 is).

Unless you are just completely attached to that hard drive get rid of it and install a larger drive. I've been using a 500 gig drive in my PS3 for years now. It takes less then 5 minutes to actually install, does not void your warranty, and their is a transfer system for transferring your saved games, downloads, movies, etc. I'm not sure about the slims but the fat PS3 even had instructions on how to do this in the manual.

[stargate]

You mean Playstation Plus.

But anything downloaded via Plus in terms of add-on content (free or at a discount) is also functional with disc based versions of the games.

It doesn't have to be a DLC version of a game in order for the DLC content to work.

Sorry, Plus, got it. I actually just signed up. The discounts seem to be pretty decent.

[Frankie_Says_Relax]

Sorry, Plus, got it. I actually just signed up. The discounts seem to be pretty decent.

The discounts are very good, but it's the free game content that makes it worth every single penny.