'Everyone is still on physical what is this the 20th century?' GTA 6 might not be getting a proper disc, but fans were already debating their value over a decade ago for GTA 5

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Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:20:49 +0000

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As GTA 6 fans mourn the disc-less physical edition, GTA 5 fans debated the value of physical and digital back in 2013.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Physical Editions of Grand
Theft Auto 6 won't come with a disc Many fans are disappointed, and it's stirred conversation about the value of physical and digital games Fans in 2013 had similar conversations with the launch of GTA 5 Now that Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are live, it feels like the countdown to the game's launch later this year can truly begin in earnest. And yet, despite the hype around the most anticipated game of all time, some fans are disappointed by the announcement that physical editions won't come with a disc, but rather a digital download code in the box .

It has stirred up conversation around whether physically owning the game even matters in the grand scheme of things; dedicated fans who have waited a long time for GTA 6 will buy the game either way, right? "Obviously Im going to
get this game but 13 years of waiting & this is all physical editions are getting? A f****** code in a box? For the biggest game to ever launch & thats all the effort youre putting in for physical? So damn disappointed man," one said . Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

But it seems that even during the launch period of GTA 5 all the way in 2013, fans were debating the value of physical and digital games, though it seems that many leaned on the side of being able to physically own their copy.

"I have been playing the game since launch, because my brother bought it and never played it. He recently moved and took the game with him, so I need to buy it myself. I have an external hard drive which I can store the game on so I don't have to worry if the Xbox breaks. Now what would you recommend?"
asked a fan on a 12-year-old Reddit post. You may like 'I got a disc drive
for my PS5 Pro just for this' GTA 6 fans disappointed with the lack of physical edition disc aren't alone, as some retailers have dropped the game from sale completely GTA 6 physical copies have a download code in the box
and fans aren't happy 'The biggest game to ever launch and thats all the effort youre putting in for physical?' We asked hundreds about GTA 6's price, and the majority said it was too high

One fan jumped to say that "Physical is seemingly better in every way aside from you have to remove the disk [from the console]."

Others agreed, with one saying, "Plus, if you ever want to get rid of it, you can always trade it in for another game or sell it." Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

However, it's a different conversation today as GTA 6 physical editions will have a download code instead, unlike GTA 5 over a decade ago, meaning players won't be able to resell their copy later on. @techradar

original sound - TechRadar One fan disagreed, saying, "Wow. Really everyone is still on physical what is this the 20th century?" But another argued that physical is better because they could display their collection proudly.

"Physical, as the price is usually the same as digital," a user replied, but nowadays, that's not typically the case, while another said "Physical, cause you get the map. Not cause its useful just cause its cool!" What to read next 'No collector's edition?': as GTA 6 pre-orders go live, Rockstar could face scrutiny if it pulls the same move as it did with Red Dead Redemption 2 Rockstar Games could maximize GTA 6's sales with one simple addition The GTA
6 editions aren't what we expected here's what's included in the Standard
and Ultimate

Sadly, unlike GTA 5 and even Red Dead Redemption 2 , neither the Standard nor the Ultimate Edition of GTA 6 will include a map.

Before GTA 5 was released, hours of gameplay footage leaked online after
early copies were illegally uploaded to torrent sites. One explanation for
GTA 6 physical editions not including a disc could be that Rockstar is trying to minimize the potential for leaks this time around.

Some fans also considering skipping the day one purchase in hopes of a disc being produced later down the line. However, for now, it looks like all players will own a digital license for the game instead.

GTA 6 launches on November 19 and will cost $79.99 / AU$129.95 / 69.99 for the Standard Edition and $99.99 / AU$159.95 / 89.99 for the Ultimate Edition. Pre-loads begin on November 12. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your
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