The European “physical” release for Marvel Vs Capcom Fighting Collection for Switch in Europe will be a code in a box:

[EMEA] Out now for digital on Nintendo Switch, PS4 & Steam. Switch (code in box) & PS4 (disc in box) physical on Nov 22. Check your local store for details, offers may vary. Xbox One in 2025!

Why do they do this?!? 🤬

Capcom Europe on Twitter

  • Kelly@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    Why do they do this?!?

    I guess its either:

    • they think it will improve sales because the second hand market for “code in a box” is small
    • they think it will cost sales but by less than they money they save by not producing game cards
    • they don’t know if either is true but they are willing to experiment to find out.

    When its some regions only like this is feel like a/b testing. And to be honest its a pretty safe play for them because the die hard physical fans will just order internationally.

  • JusticeForPorygon@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    God fucking damnit I remember my little sister bringing home just dance and it was a code in a box and I just about had an aneurysm. Even worse was when I saw at Walmart that they do the same thing with fucking Fortnite, and it’s literally just a code for v-bucks.

    Like most stores specifically have a section for gift cards that come with game codes, but no by all means waste more fucking plastic.