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As a word of caution for those buying physical used games on Bluray, check the disc for holes. (programming.dev)

submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by the16bitgamer@programming.dev to c/patientgamers@sh.itjust.works

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While for the most part this kind of damage is fine (this game is playable), it's questionable for how much longer. If you have the hardware or the capability, always remember to back up your physical games.

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[–] ObsidianZed@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (3 children)

I know it may not be the most legal conversation, but how best can one back up physical games? It has been a long, long time since I last looked into it.

[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 8 points 1 month ago

That's perfectly legal. Sharing them isn't.

[–] sunflowercowboy 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Homebrew and backing up your legally owned software. They're usually called dumping tools.

[–] Katana314@lemmy.world 1 points 4 weeks ago

I salute people for devoting themselves to these. But since you also have to buy the tools, in my case, laziness causes me to buy digital sales; knowing I still roll some dice on the game not working some day for other reasons.

[–] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 3 points 1 month ago

PS2/PS1 throw it into a DVD player Ron a PC and rip it.

PS3 you'd need to homebrew it. Same process to get the files ready to play on RCPS3