Xbox Series X: 디지털 전용 모델 비용 분석

### Xbox Series X: 디스크에 담을 것인가, 디스크에 담지 않을 것인가?
* 🎮 Microsoft는 **50달러를 절약**할 수 있지만 디스크 없는 게임의 미래를 약속하는 **디지털 전용 콘솔인 Xbox Series X**를 출시했습니다.
* 💵 **50달러를 절약할 수 있다는 점**이 매력적으로 들리지만, 장기적으로 볼 때 **실제 게임이 더 저렴**하다는 것이 일반적인 통념입니다.
* 🔍 조사에 따르면 디스크 드라이브 버전으로 절약한 비용으로 손익분기점을 맞추려면 **사용하지 않는 게임을 약 29.8개 구매**해야 합니다.
* 📉 추가 분석에 따르면 디지털 게임을 통해 환자 게이머는 **게임당 평균 419달러를 절약**할 수 있어 전체적으로 상당한 비용을 절감할 수 있습니다.
* 🕒 기술 팁: 인내심은 보상이 됩니다. **판매를 기다리면 게임 라이브러리 전체에 대해 900~1,300달러를 절약**할 수 있습니다.
* 🛒 즉시 이용이 가능한 중고 게임은 **GameStop이나 Amazon과 같은 플랫폼에서 경쟁력 있는 가격**으로 찾을 수 있지만, 편의성을 고려하면 **디지털 옵션**을 선호할 수도 있습니다.
* 📜 디지털 구매는 서버가 다운되면 액세스 권한을 잃을 위험이 있는 반면, **실제 게임은 양도 가능한 라이선스와 재판매 옵션**을 제공합니다.
* 💻 궁극적으로 **중고 게임과 디지털 게임을 결합한 혼합 접근 방식**이 최고의 가치를 제공할 수 있으며, **게임 선택의 유연성**이 중요하다는 점을 강조합니다.

Xbox Series X의 디스크 없는 모델은 비용을 절감할 수 있지만 게임 유연성과 실제 게임에 대한 액세스가 제한됩니다.

Microsoft just sent us their brand new Xbox. Time to make a whole video on all the big changes. Well, it's an Xbox Series X, all right, with no disc drive and some cost optimizations, and it's white. Okay, very funny, but there is legitimately more to this story. The new model will also save you $50. That is, if you're willing to commit your soul to the digital-only future and give up playing disc-based games, probably forever. Should you take the deal? I mean, on the one hand, $50, that's a lot of money to save. But on the other hand, the conventional wisdom says that physical games are much cheaper than digital ones, especially in the long run. Does that make diskless consoles like this a bad deal? How many games would you need to buy before you wipe out that $50 savings? That is the question we set out to answer, and it turns out it's kind of complicated, or well, really complicated. The good news is we did the complicated part for you, and when you're done watching this 11 and a half minute

video. You will be equipped with some very practical tips that will save you money, and you'll also be equipped with this message from our sponsor, OVHcloud. They're a leader in providing cloud computing and hosting services, and coming up on November 28th, our very own Luke Lafrenier is going to be at OVH Cloud Summit as a guest speaker. It's going to be streamed live on their Twitch and X platform, so don't miss out and click the link in the video description to learn more. We began our price comparison journey by adding the top-rated and top-selling PlayStation 5 titles to a spreadsheet, then culling any of the games that didn't have a physical release. That left us with a healthy mix of 67 games. We've stuck with the PS5 this time around because the cross-platform licensing on Xbox is a bit more complicated, so leave a like if you want to see a deeper dive that includes the Xbox and the PC. Also, about twice as many people have PS5s than current gen.

Xboxes so PS5. Step two was to populate our spreadsheet with both digital and physical pricing. Now, some individual prices may have changed since October 15th, but the overall story shouldn't, giving us the answer to our first question right away. How many non-used games would you need to buy right now to break even on the $50 that you spent on a dis Drive version? 29.8, which I got to say is a lot more than I expected. I mean, sure, if you bought our entire sample Library here, it's clear you'd come out way ahead with physical games, but let's be real, that's way more than most people are going to be buying over the entire lifespan of a console. So, digital wins, brother. We are only at the first nest of this rabbit Warren. To go deeper, we need to add these columns tracking historical sale pricing where digital extends its lead. Not only is it cheaper for a gamer with an average size library, but it's even cheaper overall, and not by a narrow margin. We're talking a savings

of $419 per game for the patient gamer. That's $281 for our complete library. But before you physical media enthusiasts finish typing that comment, we're not done yet. So backspace, backspace, couple more times. There you go. Let's break this down, tech tip by tech tip. Although we've been focused on digital versus physical so far, the most important metric is really current price versus sale price, which was a difference of $13 to $20 per game or $900 to $1,300 for the entire library. So that right there is tech tip number one: be patient. Seriously, if you take one thing from this video, that's it. Using some of the same tools that we used, like PS Deals or CamelCamelCamel, you can not only view historical sale prices, but in many cases, you can even predict future sales, both the timing and even the pricing. I mean, look at this, it's like clockwork these days, especially for digital. You can also follow social accounts that are dedicated to keeping you informed on regional sales. We're going to have links to some of those

tools, as well as the consoles we're talking about down below. Now, of course, I understand you can't always be a patient gamer. You want to jump into that new release while all your friends are playing it. But especially for single-player games, guys, you can save as much as $5 to $10 simply by waiting a week or two and picking up a secondhand copy. Ah yes, the ace up the sleeve for team physical used games. These are going to change the math in a big way. But first, let's talk about where to get them. That's tip number two. It turns out that if you want something right now, your local GameStop might not be as bad as we expected. On average, pricing on used games at GameStop and Amazon is remarkably close, and that's before you include promotional offers. We did find that used prices on Amazon could be significantly lower sometimes, but the availability was pretty inconsistent. Of course, if you're patient and willing to emerge from your gamer den once in a while, buying on Facebook Marketplace is

King for finding the best deals on YouTube games. Our spreadsheet makes that clear already, and we haven't even tried to lowball anyone yet. So, so much for everything else I said. Physical for the win, video over, or is it? The whole convenience argument against Marketplace, that's a real argument. Picking up all your games in one shot really is a lot easier than meeting up with 67 strangers on the internet. But if we're going to talk about convenience in our equation, then it kind of reopens the door for digital, doesn't it? Click, click, boom, you got a new game to play. Your time has a value, and I'm not just talking about driving to and from the store 'cause the discs we're buying these days are pressed weeks in advance of launch, meaning that even on day one, there are almost always crucial patches that turn your disc into little more than a shiny license key that takes up space on your shelf. We downloaded three whole games in the time that it took to install and update one game via disk, though of

course your internet speed is obviously a big variable there. Making matters worse though, let's say you bought six games one at a time as you build up your game library, and you bought them from the store at a median US hourly wage. You just added at least $12 to $15 in time and transportation to your cost. Now the full picture is obviously going to vary from person to person. You can clearly order a physical game online as well, but what we can say is that with waiting around factored in, digital absolutely obliterates physical. But we're not done yet. What about game preservation? Buying digitally is just leasing a license. That was literally settled in court not that long ago. And when those servers go down, you lose your game. Point for physical then, well yeah, but counterpoint, when that happens, you're also going to be losing access to crucial updates for those physical games. So if you're really concerned with preserving your gaming experience for all time, this key point that used to go to physical media now belongs to

piracy. But since the current-gen systems haven't been jailbroken yet, we're going to cut that conversation off here. Changing gears, though, there is one huge W that physical still retains: transferable licenses. You can lend your friend a game without account-sharing shenanigans, and you can even sell your games outright to partially cover the cost of your next no-life addiction. In fact, if you're trying to min-max your gaming, and if time means nothing to you because, hey, it's your hobby anyway, this is the clear winning strategy. You find a deal on a used game, you finish it in a week or two, then you sell it directly to the next consumer, not back to GameStop. If you can time it right, you can usually get your money back or even make a few bucks here and there. Now, if that kind of flow sounds exhausting to you, don't worry, you're perfectly normal. But if it's your jam, power to you, and I get it. As for me, I think the most interesting finding from our investigation is probably how subscriptions factor into

the equation. Let's match up our cheapest overall category of historic low used prices against the historic low digital prices. But this time, let's include 2 years of PlayStation Plus extra. That adds $270 for the subscription, but we get 24 out of our 67 games for free, giving us a net savings of $1,136. That makes the price difference between the lowest all-used and all-digital just $37 for the entire library. So once you factor in the $50 discount for a digital console, all of a sudden you're ahead $13 by going disc-free. And you've got two years of online play, extra features, and access to hundreds of additional games. Of course, you're going to have to keep paying for PSN forever, and even if you do, some of those games might get taken away at some point. Are we going to have a conclusion here? Gauging value for these things, as you can see, can be really complicated, and that ignores the fact that depending on how you do the math and which games you look

at the numbers can bear out very differently if we used median values for our initial analysis. For example, it might have only taken us half a dozen games to make up the cost of our disc drive rather than the original 29.8, which is why we focused on the overall trends that make it easier to make generalized tips for you. So, here's one more: in the real world, the best deals are on a per-game basis, and if you want the cheapest version of our complete library, it's probably, no, definitely going to involve a mix of used and digital games. That right there, I think, is the conclusion because that is the most irrefutable argument against the removal of the optical drive because what it costs you is not only measured in dollars, it's measured in flexibility. With this console, I don't get to choose anymore what kind of game I'm going to buy. That is why David, who wrote this video, is going to be doing a second exclusive over on LMG G/Floatplane, going through the spreadsheet in a bit.

more detail, and admitting he was wrong about the PS5 Pro's lack of a disc drive. He said he didn't think it was that big of a deal. He wrote this video and then immediately went out and bought a disc drive for his. I look forward to watching that, and I look forward to telling you guys about our sponsor, Vessie. Are you ready to step into fall? Well, Vessie's new Courtside Classics bring a vintage tennis shoe style to their collection that is perfect for unpredictable fall days. Whether it's rain or chilly winds or a walk at the pumpkin patch that looks cute but ends up being muddy, Vessie is going to be there for you. They say their shoes are so waterproof you can splash through puddles without a second thought. They feature a padded tongue and collar, plus a lightweight design that makes you feel like you are walking on clouds. Whether you're crunching through leaves on a scenic hike or enjoying a cozy evening in the city, Vessie keeps your feet comfy and

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Microsoft의 새로운 Xbox 시리즈 X: 디지털 전용 미래

Microsoft의 새로운 Xbox Series X 모델은 디스크가 없는 흰색이며 디지털 전환 시 50달러 할인을 제공합니다.

디지털 전용 게임으로의 전환은 실물 게임에 비해 장기적인 비용 절감에 대한 의문을 제기합니다.

인기 PS5 타이틀의 가격 비교에 따르면 50달러를 절약해도 손익분기점을 맞추려면 사용하지 않는 게임을 29.

8개 구매해야 하며, 장기적으로는 디지털 게임이 더 저렴한 옵션이 될 수 있습니다.

비디오 게임 비용 절약하기: 팁과 요령

인내심 있는 게이머라면 게임 세일을 기다림으로써 900~1,300달러를 절약할 수 있습니다.

PS Deals 및 CamelCamelCamel과 같은 도구를 사용하면 향후 게임 판매를 예측하는 데 도움이 될 수 있습니다.

중고 게임의 경우 GameStop과 Amazon이 비슷한 가격을 제공하는 반면, Facebook 마켓플레이스가 가장 좋은 거래를 제공합니다.

디지털 게임 구매와 실제 게임 구매 사이의 싸움

인터넷 속도와 추가 비용으로 인해 디지털 게임 구매가 실제 게임보다 더 매력적입니다.

디지털 구매는 서버가 다운될 경우 게임에 액세스할 수 없는 위험이 있는 반면, 실제 게임은 라이선스를 양도할 수 있고 판매할 수 있습니다.

중고 게임을 구매하여 완성한 후 재판매하는 전략은 게임 비용을 최소화하는 수익성 있는 방법이 될 수 있습니다.

중고 게임과 디지털 게임 가격 비교

이 분석은 역사적으로 낮은 중고 게임 가격과 디지털 가격을 비교하고 PlayStation Plus 추가 구독 비용을 고려한 것입니다.

구독과 무료 게임으로 인한 순 절감액을 고려하면 중고 게임과 디지털 게임의 가격 차이는 37달러에 불과합니다.

궁극적으로 디스크 없는 게임은 온라인 플레이 및 추가 게임 이용과 함께 13달러의 이점을 제공하지만 게임 구매 선택의 유연성이라는 가치도 중요한 요소로 부각됩니다.

실수 인정하기와 베시의 가을 컬렉션

스피커는 PS5 Pro의 디스크 드라이브가 잘못되었음을 인정하고 이후 디스크 드라이브를 구입했습니다.

베시의 새로운 코트사이드 클래식은 빈티지 테니스화 스타일로 예측할 수 없는 가을 날씨에 적합하며, 방수 기능이 뛰어나다고 광고하고 있습니다.

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