Sarafan: I'm no longer a fan of physical editions. They're quite pointless in the era of digital distribution. Digitally acquired games are easily updated and are still DRM-free (at least on GOG). Besides that I don't have space in my room to store the physical boxes. When you have 500 games or more, imagine the amount of space that's needed to store them. The only thing that worries me are older games which aren't available in digital distribution...
Currently PC physical releases usually include a redeemable code, so these releases are mainly for art books, statuettes and what not, however as for any releases that include USB sticks / discs or for older releases floppies, then I'm all for it. Personally, I'm very much into preservation, both physical as well as digital and as you've said "older games which aren't available in digital distribution" are the main reason for it. Having them big boxes means that I have these games and don't have to worry about them disappearing into the void. As for space.. what can I say.. I live in a house made of carton big boxes at this point!
