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j035u5 t1_ivb544c wrote

Because otherwise content can just disappear, like PT and Scott Pilgrim, or all of the DSiWare, or all the WiiWare etc. If it's on a disc and the disc isn't damaged then you can play it forever.

PC gaming doesn't have the same problem because piracy fills this void, although people very much do still collect physical copies of PC games too.

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BrianGriffin1208 t1_ivc9jz0 wrote

Even without piracy, as far as Steam goes, theres only a handful of specific cases where you wouldn't be able to legitimately play a game after its been removed from the platform. You can even buy removed games through 3rd party sites with CD Keys and play the game still.

Theres a whole community dedicated to collecting games that have been removed from the store page.

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FinleyBLUE t1_iven0oz wrote

Pls name the community I didn't even know it's possible to do that

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Gobboking t1_ivecf3r wrote

To add to this, I also think that the cost of console games is a little higher digitally compared to digital purchases on steam, so the option to buy 2nd hand games or cheap physical copies (something I do all the time with my Ps5) is more valued compared to PC, where the sales are alot better in my opinion. At least with the series S there is game pass which is value for money.

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