After failing to find a comprehensive list of digital games (and/or DLC) that received physical releases, I decided to just go ahead and start one here. I'm hoping that with everyone's help we'll be able to create something that'll benefit all gamers.
I've turned this topic into two different lists. One list, focusing on digital games that went on to receive a physical release. And another list, that focuses on variants of standard physical releases which contained DLC (or additional content) on the actual disc. Both of these lists will focus specifically on console/handheld physical releases. The 2nd list is located in the following reply.
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Things to consider when offering your suggestions:
Digital Games with Physical Retail Releases:
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Frequently Asked Questions:
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Key/Legend: (applies to both lists)
Game Title Colors:
You'll notice that some games on the list seem to be color coded while others are not. These colors are not only there to make the information easier to read and look at, but they also help to identify certain characteristics of a game.
Some games may only have a physical release in a select territory. These specific games will have an icon next to them to help easily identify which region they're available in. -- (Other regions will be added as needed.)
= (NTSC-U)
= (PAL)
= (NTSC-J)
Languages:
Some games offer a variety of language options. This information can be particularly helpful when purchasing a game from outside your region. If you don't see Language Options next to a game on the list it means that the Language is either the same as the game's region, or that the available languages are still Unknown. -- (It's usually safe to assume that when a game is released on a region locked console, that its language options will be limited to the languages typically offered in its region.)
(E)nglish
---------- (J)apanese
(F)rench
---------- (C)hinese
(S)panish
--------- (R)ussian
(P)ortuguese
---- (G)erman
Region Locking:
Consoles that are region locked only allow games from their region to be played on them. While region free consoles allow games from all regions to played. Knowing whether or not a console or a game is region locked can be extremely helpful to anyone wanting to purchase a game from a different region. -- (The icons below will be used to identify whether or not a console is region locked. You may also see these icons next to certain games. Especially for games playable on the original XBOX and XBOX 360. As both of these consoles deal with Region Locking on a game by game basis.)
- Region FREE Console
-- Region "Lenient" Console
-- Region Locked Console
!!! Buyer Beware: !!!
- Early print runs of this digital game offered a download code in a physical case.
- Early print runs of this physical game offered DLC in the form of install codes rather than on a Disc.
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Digital Games with Physical Retail Releases:
XBOX = Region Locking is Game specific.
Xbox 360 = Region Locking is Game specific.
Xbox One = Region FREE! (For all games unless otherwise specified.)
PS3 = Region FREE! (For all games unless otherwise specified.)
PS4 = Region FREE! (For all games unless otherwise specified.)
PSP = Region FREE! (For all games unless otherwise specified.)
PSVita = Region FREE! (For all games unless otherwise specified.)
Wii = Region LOCKED. (For all games unless otherwise specified.)
Wii U = Region LOCKED. (For all games unless otherwise specified.)
3DS = Region LOCKED. (For all games unless otherwise specified.)
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I've turned this topic into two different lists. One list, focusing on digital games that went on to receive a physical release. And another list, that focuses on variants of standard physical releases which contained DLC (or additional content) on the actual disc. Both of these lists will focus specifically on console/handheld physical releases. The 2nd list is located in the following reply.
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Things to consider when offering your suggestions:
Digital Games with Physical Retail Releases:
- Try to be as specific as possible in regards to game Titles.
- Specify whether or not the physical release was exclusive to a specific console or handheld.
- If it's NOT exclusive, do your best to list all the consoles for which the game experienced a physical release on.
- If the game's physical release was exclusive to a specific region, please specify which region.
- If applicable, please leave a short description listing any additional content that the physical version might have that differs from the digital version.
- Remember that the game can also be a direct port. It doesn't need to be different. It only needs to be a physical version of a digital game. Any extra's are a bonus.
- In the case of Stand-Alone variants, (e.g. Angry Birds: Space) they should only be considered if the variant itself was originally available as a digital download only.
- Games should be variants of standard physical releases that offer additional content, applied bug fixes, and/or enhanced graphics.
- "Remasters" alone, will not be considered for this list unless the remastered version also contains additional content and/or bug fixes.
- DLC-Expansion's that have received a physical release can also be included.
- If the expansion requires a copy of the main game to function properly, please make a note of it.
- If a variant, or expansion, has exclusivity to a specific console or handheld, please specify the which console.
- If it's NOT exclusive, do your best to list all the consoles for which the Title was released on.
- If a variant, or expansion, was released exclusively in a specific region, please specify which region.
- Try to leave a short description of the add-on's, and/or enhancements, that make this version different from the standard game.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Why aren't all Sixth Generation consoles listed? (i.e., Dreamcast, PS2, GameCube)
A: Although those consoles did have online connectivity, neither of them really had an online storefront for digital games, or DLC. With that said, I do know of a few rare cases where digital games from other platforms saw physical releases on these consoles. If requests for these consoles become common, I'll add them to the list.
Q: How about digital games that may have only experienced physical releases in another region? Will they make it on the list?
A: Yes. With the majority of the listed consoles being Region Free, or "Region Lenient", it would make the most sense to open the list up to multiple regions.
Q: Why are the names of some games colored?
A: Colored names designate exclusivity to that specific console.
A: Although those consoles did have online connectivity, neither of them really had an online storefront for digital games, or DLC. With that said, I do know of a few rare cases where digital games from other platforms saw physical releases on these consoles. If requests for these consoles become common, I'll add them to the list.
Q: How about digital games that may have only experienced physical releases in another region? Will they make it on the list?
A: Yes. With the majority of the listed consoles being Region Free, or "Region Lenient", it would make the most sense to open the list up to multiple regions.
Q: Why are the names of some games colored?
A: Colored names designate exclusivity to that specific console.
Q: I've recommended a few retail games that have DLC bundled in, why haven't you added them to the list?
A: Either I haven't had a chance to update the list yet, or the games you mentioned contain DLC in the form of codes. I'm only adding games that offer additional content via physical disc's.
A: Either I haven't had a chance to update the list yet, or the games you mentioned contain DLC in the form of codes. I'm only adding games that offer additional content via physical disc's.
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Key/Legend: (applies to both lists)
Game Title Colors:
You'll notice that some games on the list seem to be color coded while others are not. These colors are not only there to make the information easier to read and look at, but they also help to identify certain characteristics of a game.
- Game Name: Example --- When a games name is colored and in bold, it's informing the viewer that this games physical release is exclusive to a specific console. The color used for the games name will correspond with the color used by the consoles title.
- (Name of Game: Exemplar) --- Sometimes you'll see a 2nd name listed for the same game. It will always be displayed as Orange, Bold, and in parentheses. You'll typically see this when a games physical release is exclusive to a specific territory. This secondary name is what the game is also known as, in other regions.
- (Extra info included here + more) --- When a variant of a game is released, it almost always includes addition content and/or features. This area offers a small summary of the games most important and relevant information. It will always be Teal in color, italicized, and in parentheses.
Some games may only have a physical release in a select territory. These specific games will have an icon next to them to help easily identify which region they're available in. -- (Other regions will be added as needed.)
= (NTSC-U) = (PAL) = (NTSC-J)Languages:
Some games offer a variety of language options. This information can be particularly helpful when purchasing a game from outside your region. If you don't see Language Options next to a game on the list it means that the Language is either the same as the game's region, or that the available languages are still Unknown. -- (It's usually safe to assume that when a game is released on a region locked console, that its language options will be limited to the languages typically offered in its region.)
(E)nglish
(F)rench
(S)panish
(P)ortuguese
Region Locking:
Consoles that are region locked only allow games from their region to be played on them. While region free consoles allow games from all regions to played. Knowing whether or not a console or a game is region locked can be extremely helpful to anyone wanting to purchase a game from a different region. -- (The icons below will be used to identify whether or not a console is region locked. You may also see these icons next to certain games. Especially for games playable on the original XBOX and XBOX 360. As both of these consoles deal with Region Locking on a game by game basis.)
- Region FREE Console -- Region "Lenient" Console -- Region Locked Console!!! Buyer Beware: !!!
- Early print runs of this digital game offered a download code in a physical case. - Early print runs of this physical game offered DLC in the form of install codes rather than on a Disc.===================================
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Digital Games with Physical Retail Releases:
XBOX = Region Locking is Game specific. - Alien Hominid
Xbox 360 = Region Locking is Game specific. - Back to the Future: The Game - 30th Anniversary Edition
- Bejeweled 3 (with Bejeweled Blitz Live) - PS3 ver. comes with different games
- Biohazard Revival Selection (Resident Evil Revival Selection) (Remastered RE4 and Code: Veronica X) =
- DuckTales Remastered
- Plants Vs. Zombies (with Peggle & Zuma) - PS3 ver. comes with different games
- PopCap Arcade Volume 1 (includes AstroPop, Bejeweled 2, Feeding Frenzy, Zuma)
- PopCap Arcade Volume 2 (includes Feeding Frenzy 2, Heavy Weapon, Peggle)
- Terraria
- The Walking Dead
- The Walking Dead: GOTY Edition (Complete 1st Season + 400 Days)
- The Walking Dead: Season Two
- Vampire Resurrection (Darkstalkers Resurrection) (Includes both Vampire Hunter & Vampire Savior in HD) =
- Xbox Live Arcade Compilation Disc (Boom Boom Rocket, Feeding Frenzy, Luxor 2, Pac-Man Championship Edition, Uno + 7 Demos)
- Xbox 360 Arcade Play Wireless Controller Gaming Pack (Geometry Wars:RE2, Lumines Live!, Bomberman Live)
- Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged Vol.1 (Bejeweled 2, Geometry Wars:RE, Hardwood Backgammon, Outpost Kaloki X, Texas Hold'em, Wik and the Fable of Souls + 3 Demos)
- Xbox 360 Triple Pack (Limbo, Trials HD, 'Splosion Man)
- Zuma's Revenge! (with Bejeweled 3 & Feeding Frenzy 2)
- Bejeweled 3 (with Bejeweled Blitz Live) - PS3 ver. comes with different games
- Biohazard Revival Selection
(Resident Evil Revival Selection) (Remastered RE4 and Code: Veronica X) = - DuckTales Remastered
- Plants Vs. Zombies (with Peggle & Zuma) - PS3 ver. comes with different games
- PopCap Arcade Volume 1 (includes AstroPop, Bejeweled 2, Feeding Frenzy, Zuma)
- PopCap Arcade Volume 2 (includes Feeding Frenzy 2, Heavy Weapon, Peggle)
- Terraria
- The Walking Dead
- The Walking Dead: GOTY Edition (Complete 1st Season + 400 Days)
- The Walking Dead: Season Two
- Vampire Resurrection
(Darkstalkers Resurrection) (Includes both Vampire Hunter & Vampire Savior in HD) = - Xbox Live Arcade Compilation Disc (Boom Boom Rocket, Feeding Frenzy, Luxor 2, Pac-Man Championship Edition, Uno + 7 Demos)
- Xbox 360 Arcade Play Wireless Controller Gaming Pack (Geometry Wars:RE2, Lumines Live!, Bomberman Live)
- Xbox Live Arcade Unplugged Vol.1 (Bejeweled 2, Geometry Wars:RE, Hardwood Backgammon, Outpost Kaloki X, Texas Hold'em, Wik and the Fable of Souls + 3 Demos)
- Xbox 360 Triple Pack (Limbo, Trials HD, 'Splosion Man)
- Zuma's Revenge! (with Bejeweled 3 & Feeding Frenzy 2)
Xbox One = Region FREE! (For all games unless otherwise specified.)- Back to the Future: The Game - 30th Anniversary Edition
- Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
- Terraria
- The Walking Dead: GOTY Edition (Complete 1st Season + 400 Days)
- The Walking Dead: Season Two
- Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
- Terraria
- The Walking Dead: GOTY Edition (Complete 1st Season + 400 Days)
- The Walking Dead: Season Two
PS3 = Region FREE! (For all games unless otherwise specified.)- Back to the Future: The Game
- Bejeweled 3 (with Zuma & Feeding Frenzy 2) - 360 ver. comes with different games
- Biohazard Revival Selection (Resident Evil Revival Selection) (Remastered RE4 and Code: Veronica X) - Languages = (J)
- DuckTales Remastered
- Journey Collector's Edition (includes Journey, flOw, and Flower)
- Okami: Zekkeiban HD Remaster (Okami HD) - Languages = (E)(J)(F)(G)
- Plants Vs. Zombies (with Peggle & Heavy Weapon) - 360 ver. comes with different games
- Terraria
- The Walking Dead
- The Walking Dead: GOTY Edition (Complete 1st Season + 400 Days)
- The Walking Dead: Season Two
- Vampire Resurrection (Darkstalkers Resurrection) (Includes both Vampire Hunter & Vampire Savior in HD)
- Bejeweled 3 (with Zuma & Feeding Frenzy 2) - 360 ver. comes with different games
- Biohazard Revival Selection
(Resident Evil Revival Selection) (Remastered RE4 and Code: Veronica X) - Languages = (J)- DuckTales Remastered
- Journey Collector's Edition (includes Journey, flOw, and Flower)
- Okami: Zekkeiban HD Remaster
(Okami HD) - Languages = (E)(J)(F)(G)- Plants Vs. Zombies (with Peggle & Heavy Weapon) - 360 ver. comes with different games
- Terraria
- The Walking Dead
- The Walking Dead: GOTY Edition (Complete 1st Season + 400 Days)
- The Walking Dead: Season Two
- Vampire Resurrection
(Darkstalkers Resurrection) (Includes both Vampire Hunter & Vampire Savior in HD) PS4 = Region FREE! (For all games unless otherwise specified.)- Back to the Future: The Game - 30th Anniversary Edition
- Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
- Shovel Knight
- Terraria
- The Walking Dead: GOTY Edition (Complete 1st Season + 400 Days)
- The Walking Dead: Season Two
- Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
- Shovel Knight
- Terraria
- The Walking Dead: GOTY Edition (Complete 1st Season + 400 Days)
- The Walking Dead: Season Two
PSP = Region FREE! (For all games unless otherwise specified.)- Luxor: Pharaoh's Challenge (remake of Luxor 2 with gameplay enhancements)
PSVita = Region FREE! (For all games unless otherwise specified.)- Retro City Rampage DX
- Terraria
- The Walking Dead: Season Two
- Terraria
- The Walking Dead: Season Two
Wii = Region LOCKED. (For all games unless otherwise specified.)- Back to the Future: The Game
- Luxor: Pharaoh's Challenge (remake of Luxor 2 with gameplay enhancements)
- Luxor: Pharaoh's Challenge (remake of Luxor 2 with gameplay enhancements)
Wii U = Region LOCKED. (For all games unless otherwise specified.)- DuckTales Remastered
- NES Remix Pack
- Shovel Knight
- Terraria
- NES Remix Pack
- Shovel Knight
- Terraria
3DS = Region LOCKED. (For all games unless otherwise specified.)- Shovel Knight
- Terraria
- Shantae Kaizoku no Noroi (Shantae and the Pirate's Curse)
- Terraria
- Shantae Kaizoku no Noroi
(Shantae and the Pirate's Curse)
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