Why the physical version is expensive than the digital version? null

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Lars · Accepted Answer

In the digital version, you can just copy the files onto your system, which is a cost-free process for the publisher. However, in this they need to pay for resources to build the box, the box art sheet, and the cartridge. Ultimately, if they sold the physical version for the same price as the digital version they would no longer be profiting due to the lessened number of copies indie game physical editions sell.

Answered by Lars 5 years ago

AllisonSamantha · Answer

Because it takes more to manufacture. However, buying physically gives you the opportunity to sell your games later and saves memory on the console. So personally, I feel that it's worth it.

LurchSkywalker · Answer

Some people value physical media. This game was only produced on cart in small batch numbers. While digital media has a shelf life, with physical media it can be played for generations!

thedustud · Answer

Because the physical version cost money to produce. Packaging, cart for the game and delivery. You don't have those expenses with a digital purchase.

Brad · Answer

The physical version of this game comes with an exclusive art book. The packaging and manufacturing costs don't change the price between physical and digital editions of games, but the addition of the book does affect the price of this particular game.

Answered by Brad 6 years ago

LeeS · Answer

Prices vary based on sales, But the physical costs more because there is an actual physical product to buy, the cartridge and packaging. Digital does not have all that, but also can not be resold once you have finished playing it. I happened to get the physical on sale for cheaper than the digital.

Answered by LeeS 6 years ago

Rezz · Answer

Physical will cost more due to costs involved in the manufacturing of the product as well as Nintendo charging a certain amount for certain cart storages. Consider it an investment. :)

ThinkAboutIt · Answer

Cost of the case/cartridge most likely. None of those things apply when it is digital.

JoeO · Answer

Physical, yes

pops · Answer

I don't know. Maybe because the "physical version" is yours to hold in hand, or maybe because the "physical version" can be played on another blu ray dvd player? Hope that helps.

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