Well, I've been downloading games for the DS since mid-2007 and the Wii since 2008, and I never bought games for either since, but kind of felt bad for not supporting developers.

The first game I decided to buy in a long time was Red Steel 2. I downloaded the early release to play it early, and almost finished the game before it even came out.

Then when it arrived on my door step, I had no purpose to open it. I would just finish the backup of the game I had. So now, I have a copy of Red Steel 2 in my closet un-opened. I've also ordered Galaxy 2 and Monster Hunter Tri, which I plan to do for these games.

Also, from what I understand, it's legal to download games, if you have the legit copy for it. Also, the HBC or flashcarts aren't illegal unless you use illegal games on them.

Well, anyway, games that I really want to support my developers for, I am going to buy the game from now on, and just never open it. So maybe it could be worth something in the far future. Also, this is all legal too.

So everyone wins. Except my wallet.

I was just wondering if anyone else does this?

 

yes as protokun7 stated its only legal to have a copy of your games if you make a copy of your own game and you're only entitled to keep one copy...downloading the games is the same as stealing them regardless if you own the game or not...also i buy SOME games for Wii but it has to be something worth buying but the only DS games i own are the 2 Zelda games but both are still in box/shrink wrap never opened...i do however buy all my 360/PS3 games i have nearly 120 games from those combined.

 

I don't do that I just download my stuff, only point of keeping an un-opened wii game is to sell it later for maybe more money but that sort of thing doesnt hang onto any value for long, if it makes you feel better to support the companies then good for you, I don't really care for keeping original games, I only bought zelda for one reason, to fill that money pit we all call a wii hehe

 

Preordered Monster Hunter Tri?
I'd only support it if they promise the next game would have gameplay mechanics that weren't a terrible disgrace to action RPGs.

I buy games to support 'em too. So far i've only ever bought Super Paper Mario, Brawl, and Tales of Symphonia: DotNW.
Mighta forgot 1 or 2, but most Wii games really aren't worth paying money for.