https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/jul/24/how-to-save-money-buy-video-games-consoles-resale-sites

Consider getting physical products, head for sales and beware dodgy resale sites

Downloading games is far more convenient than buying them on a disc these days but if you play on consoles, buying a physical copy often costs substantially less – especially a few weeks or months after a game comes out.