Re:Nintendo is removing switch emulation videos on Steam Dec...
by saltminer on Thursday March 03, 2022 @05:32PM
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For the games that have cartridges, sure. When I bought a "physical copy" of Puyo Puyo Tetris, I thought it would be a cartridge but it was just a code to redeem inside a case. Waste of plastic if you ask me.
Re:Nintendo is removing switch emulation videos on Steam Dec...
by Wowfunhappy on Thursday March 03, 2022 @07:33PM
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Respectfully, if you read the box it's pretty clear what you're getting.
What annoys me more are cartridges that (literally) require an additional online download. But even then, game covers are pretty clear about the requirement. I avoid those games.
Re:Nintendo is removing switch emulation videos on Steam Dec...
by AussieWog93 on Thursday March 03, 2022 @08:02PM
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>Respectfully, if you read the box it's pretty clear what you're getting.
I think their complaint is actually valid in these instances. You're paying top dollar and only getting a digital code. Pretty raw deal, if you ask me.
Re:Nintendo is removing switch emulation videos on Steam Dec...
by Wowfunhappy on Thursday March 03, 2022 @08:10PM
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They're useful for kids who don't have easy access to a credit card. I personally don't think retailers are trying to trick anyone. How would you suggest they be more transparent?
Sure, a three year-old Pokemon game might still cost $40, but you have a cartridge you can resell and get almost all of that money back (or even more, if you're happy to wait a few years). With Steam, every dollar you spend is gone forever.