
The difference in value is usually more than $15-20, and that is just way too much to pay for convenience. At $40 or more, there aren't any Games on Demand titles worth buying.

Opposite to this are services like GOG.com, which offer DRM free games. A $30 GoD game is tougher, and honestly, most of them probably aren't worth it, but there are a handful that you might consider depending on retail price comparisons. Xbox Live and Steam have achievements, Playstation Network has trophies. A good rule of thumb is that a $20 Games on Demand game is tempting enough that we would consider it over a physical copy if the price difference is $5-6 or less.
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You have to remember that games are scored based on a full MSRP price point, and there are a lot of games that get mediocre scores at $60 but look a whole lot better at $20. The problem is that during the years when Microsoft was embroiled in the Xbox and Xbox 360, Steam came along and pretty much took over the PC gaming market unopposed. We would also say not to put too much stock in review scores when thinking about buying Games on Demand games. If you know you're going to play the game a few times per week, or if it is a game you really like that you plan to play through multiple times over the weeks/months/years, having a Games on Demand copy always waiting for you is pretty darn nice. Being able to play something directly from your hard drive without having to put in the disc is definitely worth a few extra dollars if you know you'll want to play it a lot. If it is a game that you already like, then the price you might be willing to pay for convenience will go up.

Not having to spend the time to go to the store, not having to buy gas, not having to deal with the occasional snobby jerk who works (or shops there. It is up to you, however, to decide how much more you might be willing to spend for the convenience. How Much Is Your Time and Money Worth To You? - Buying a Games on Demand version of a game is usually going to cost more than a physical retail copy.Sometimes, it will be pretty close - a used copy of Mass Effect 1 is just below $20 at GS, and is $20 on GoD - but sometimes it will be very different - Red Dead Redemption first appeared on GoD at a full $60, more than twice what a used copy cost at the time. Check the Prices - Obviously, your first step should be to check the prices on the Games on Demand page and compare it to what GameStop charges for the same game.
