A:Answer It is physical. However, I advise against purchasing it. EA requires you to allow the company to access all information that Nintendo has regarding you, including name, address, phone number, blah blah blah. You don't know this until you open the packaging. If you don't agree to EA's demand you can't use the game. EA should be required to print this warning on the box and Best Buy should be more flexible in accepting returns. I've lost $ because I will not agree to EA's terms and Best Buy will not accept a return.