Would you download it?

Reddle · 26-08-2008, 12:38 AM

According to this article, the sims 3 is going to be available for (legal) download online. Would you rather download it, or own a CD?

ShimmeringBlood · 26-08-2008, 12:50 AM

Own a cd definatly! =]

simmy3 · 26-08-2008, 12:55 AM

I want to get Sims 3 Collector’s Edition along with several items. Digital Download doesn't have those.

SharonQ27 · 26-08-2008, 01:08 AM

I definitely want a CD for that kind of money

The Doctor76 · 26-08-2008, 01:21 AM

Store, definitely. If d/l goes wrong and you forget to put it on a disc (defeats the purpose anyway), then you're stuffed.

IllusiveSpatula · 26-08-2008, 10:48 AM

I'll buy mine from a shop. There's nothing quite like that feeling of holding a new game in your hands and you wanting to do nothing more than race home, lock the door, close the blinds and install the damn thing.

I think physically going into a shop and receiving it on the day adds to the overall experience of the game.

latinasteph1 · 26-08-2008, 11:21 AM

Definitely a SHOP! I agree with IllusiveSpatula, it's awesome carrying the box with you and if you're like me, read the guide whenever you're not playing hehe

simmy135 · 26-08-2008, 11:26 AM

Well I will probably preorder from a store to get collector edition.

Sukutai · 26-08-2008, 11:32 AM

Store. If the game doesn't work for some reason or if something goes wrong its easier to take back and swap for a working one. Plus I like to install/uninstall games I have when I want to play them or don't want to it will be easier having a CD. Also, if something happens to the computer its on and I lose it. Waste of money xD

Wakobro · 26-08-2008, 11:34 AM

store, you dont get the manual with a download and i like readin the back of the box about 20 times on the way home from the shops

simmy135 · 26-08-2008, 11:35 AM

Lol me 2 ^^

Wakobro · 26-08-2008, 11:37 AM

lol

SharonQ27 · 26-08-2008, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IllusiveSpatula

I'll buy mine from a shop. There's nothing quite like that feeling of holding a new game in your hands and you wanting to do nothing more than race home, lock the door, close the blinds and install the damn thing.

I think physically going into a shop and receiving it on the day adds to the overall experience of the game.

I totally agree. I love reading the back of the box and the little book on the way home from the store. It makes it so much more exciting

happycowlover · 26-08-2008, 02:11 PM

I agree with IllusiveSpatula too. I like holding the games in my hand, looking at the back of the box, reading the manual over and over, putting the CD in. It makes me feel like I've accomplished something. LOL

I think the digital download version is just another way to get your money. If your game goes wonky from a bad download or conflicting EP, you can simply reinstall the game if you have a physical copy of it. But if you have a downloaded version of it, you have to buy it all over again. Same goes for any What if? situations with TS3 that we may have.

TheQwertDude · 26-08-2008, 02:40 PM

i like it on a cd much more reliable

simmy3 · 26-08-2008, 02:49 PM

I agree with some of you who like to read a guide and the description on the back of the box. I love to read!

Re-Edit · 26-08-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by latinasteph1

Definitely a SHOP! I agree with IllusiveSpatula, it's awesome carrying the box with you and if you're like me, read the guide whenever you're not playing hehe

Haha I do that read the guide if I'm not playing or when I'm sitting on the bus heading home to get ready to install the game!

I'd much prefer going to a shop and preordering mine however I won't physically be going to the shop to collect it as Game send it out in the post haha xD.

Downloading it will most likely have some issue to it in my opinion.

onmyown1986 · 26-08-2008, 04:22 PM

I am another manual reader - I always read them while games are installing.

The Doctor76 · 26-08-2008, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IllusiveSpatula

I'll buy mine from a shop. There's nothing quite like that feeling of holding a new game in your hands and you wanting to do nothing more than race home, lock the door, close the blinds and install the damn thing.

I think physically going into a shop and receiving it on the day adds to the overall experience of the game.

Very true. That or having a nice lil' parcel dropping through the letterbox and knowing that you saved £5 or £10 as well!

The Doctor76 · 26-08-2008, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by onmyown1986

I am another manual reader - I always read them while games are installing.

Some make good reads, they make an attempt to inject some humour into them. Others try to immerse you in the game's world, usually fairly successfully, they're always worth a read. Also, if you've bought it in the shop and it comes with a manual to start with, you don't have to bother with stupid PDF files on the disc.

Rocky018 · 26-08-2008, 05:12 PM

Definitely from a store

Tink1987 · 26-08-2008, 05:21 PM

I defintely want the CD. I have never really been a fan of downloading...I prefer to have a case to everything...it might come back to my OCD

simmy135 · 26-08-2008, 07:32 PM

Lol You just cant beat the store.

SonOfdork · 27-08-2008, 05:28 AM

I'm not allowed to download things!!!

Rhalius · 27-08-2008, 09:51 AM

there are always things happening to my computer, the one I am using now has been completely whiped 2 times. Having to burn the downloaded game onto a disc would defeat the purpose pretty much.

I cant see why anyone would want to download it, you got not back up that way, no box to add to the collection or any other visual proof that you own the game when your computer is off.

View Poll Results: If you're going to get the sims 3...
I'll use the digital download.	0	0%
I'll buy it online.	4	10.26%
I'll buy it from a store.	32	82.05%
Does it matter?	3	7.69%
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26-08-2008, 12:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
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26-08-2008, 01:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
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26-08-2008, 12:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
simmy3 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 95	I want to get Sims 3 Collector’s Edition along with several items. Digital Download doesn't have those.

26-08-2008, 10:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
IllusiveSpatula Forum Regular Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 23 Posts: 520	I'll buy mine from a shop. There's nothing quite like that feeling of holding a new game in your hands and you wanting to do nothing more than race home, lock the door, close the blinds and install the damn thing. I think physically going into a shop and receiving it on the day adds to the overall experience of the game. __________________ Invader's blood marches through my veins like giant, radioactive rubber pants! The pants command me, do not ignore my veins! http://www.thesims3.com/mypage/IllusiveSpatula

26-08-2008, 11:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
latinasteph1 Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Age: 20 Gender: Female Posts: 560	Definitely a SHOP! I agree with IllusiveSpatula, it's awesome carrying the box with you and if you're like me, read the guide whenever you're not playing hehe

26-08-2008, 11:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
simmy135 Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: England, London Age: 14 Posts: 1,226	Well I will probably preorder from a store to get collector edition.

26-08-2008, 11:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
Sukutai Rookie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Empire Trunch Age: 19 Posts: 326	Store. If the game doesn't work for some reason or if something goes wrong its easier to take back and swap for a working one. Plus I like to install/uninstall games I have when I want to play them or don't want to it will be easier having a CD. Also, if something happens to the computer its on and I lose it. Waste of money xD

26-08-2008, 11:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
Wakobro Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hangin out with Noah and the Whale Age: 15 Posts: 855	store, you dont get the manual with a download and i like readin the back of the box about 20 times on the way home from the shops __________________ ___________________ Whoever said nothing is impossible, never tried slamming a revolving door. I'm the one and only James Dont let anyone tell you different

26-08-2008, 11:35 AM	#11 (permalink)
simmy135 Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: England, London Age: 14 Posts: 1,226	Lol me 2 ^^

26-08-2008, 11:37 AM	#12 (permalink)
Wakobro Forum Regular Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hangin out with Noah and the Whale Age: 15 Posts: 855	lol __________________ ___________________ Whoever said nothing is impossible, never tried slamming a revolving door. I'm the one and only James Dont let anyone tell you different

26-08-2008, 02:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
happycowlover Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: USA Age: 17 Gender: Male Posts: 325	I agree with IllusiveSpatula too. I like holding the games in my hand, looking at the back of the box, reading the manual over and over, putting the CD in. It makes me feel like I've accomplished something. LOL I think the digital download version is just another way to get your money. If your game goes wonky from a bad download or conflicting EP, you can simply reinstall the game if you have a physical copy of it. But if you have a downloaded version of it, you have to buy it all over again. Same goes for any What if? situations with TS3 that we may have.

26-08-2008, 02:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
TheQwertDude Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wales Posts: 73	i like it on a cd much more reliable

26-08-2008, 02:49 PM	#16 (permalink)
simmy3 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 95	I agree with some of you who like to read a guide and the description on the back of the box. I love to read!

26-08-2008, 04:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
onmyown1986 Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Suffolk Age: 23 Posts: 571	I am another manual reader - I always read them while games are installing.

26-08-2008, 05:12 PM	#21 (permalink)
Rocky018 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Malta Age: 17 Posts: 333	Definitely from a store

26-08-2008, 05:21 PM	#22 (permalink)
Tink1987 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 21	I defintely want the CD. I have never really been a fan of downloading...I prefer to have a case to everything...it might come back to my OCD

26-08-2008, 07:32 PM	#23 (permalink)
simmy135 Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: England, London Age: 14 Posts: 1,226	Lol You just cant beat the store.

27-08-2008, 05:28 AM	#24 (permalink)
SonOfdork Forum Guru Join Date: May 2008 Location: Downunder Age: 15 Posts: 1,016	I'm not allowed to download things!!! __________________ This new mask I wear was cast perfect from your face now your body lies in roses rotting to waste.

27-08-2008, 09:51 AM	#25 (permalink)
Rhalius Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The Netherlands Age: 24 Posts: 770	there are always things happening to my computer, the one I am using now has been completely whiped 2 times. Having to burn the downloaded game onto a disc would defeat the purpose pretty much. I cant see why anyone would want to download it, you got not back up that way, no box to add to the collection or any other visual proof that you own the game when your computer is off. __________________ Hobbies: -ballroom and Latin dancing. -well crafted games, preferably from Bioware. -story writing.