Pokemon Legends Arceus Digital or Physical copy?

Want to get Pokemon Legends Arceus? Should you get a digital or a physical copy?

Maya Hutchinson

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The newest addition to the never-ending franchise is Legends Arceus. Both die-hard fans and old-school ones are both agreeing that this new game is at least worth the try, although we all bite our nails anxiously hoping that this new game is able to recover from the faults of its predecessors. But here’s the question on most people’s minds, should you buy a physical copy or the digital copy?

Pokemon Legends Arceus Digital Copy

The digital copy of Legends Arceus means it’s a downloaded copy onto your Switch directly. Having a digital copy has a few benefits as well as a few cons we’ll cover:

Pros

• No waiting for shipping or delivery, only need to download
• Takes up less space in your home.
• You don’t risk losing it.

Cons

• You can’t resell it.
• You can’t share it with friends.
• You need to rely on your internet connection.
• You need to manage your console’s internal storage more strategically.

Furthermore, if you choose to pre-order Pokemon Legends Arceus as a digital copy, you’ll be able to get some early purchase bonuses. These include:

• Hisuain Growlithe Kimono Set
• Baneful Fox Mask
• 30 Heavy Balls.

Pokemon Legends Arceus Physical Copy

You can also purchase the physical copy, with the case as well as the cartridge to install on your console. Having a physical copy also has a few benefits and cons:

Pros

• If you’re a collector, adding a case to your collection.
• You can resell your copy.
• You don’t have to worry about your internet connection.
• You can share the game with others.

Cons

• You can damage the cartridge.
• You can lose the cartridge.

Both copies of the game have their own pros as well as their own cons. At the end of the day, it depends on the player and what kind of copy you think will suit you better. Either way, you can read our Legends Arceus review here.