I just found this article about the success of steam.
http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/News/137...for-steam.aspx
Economically I expect downloads are better for the developer.
My problem is I love phoning around the shops trying to find the first place I can go to pick up a new released game. I love the excitement as I drive home with the box next to me , reading it at traffic lights.
What I hate is waiting and extra three or four weeks after release before it hits the shelves in my town. While people on forums like this tell us about how great it is!
Hmmmm! What a dilemma.