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I haven't had problems with that thing being too flimsy. Actually, I damn near broke my L4D2 disc a few times because it snaps in too snugly.
I'm scared to put it back in the case.
I'm scared to put it back in the case.
Call me a tree hugging hippie, but I'm all for environmental initiatives. As long as it doesn't ruin the overall product, I say make it green!
I'd rather have flimsy than too hard, where you can barely take the disc out. I'm looking at you FFXII collector.
Save the environment, save some cash in case production...whatever. If it starts to bug me, I'll just switch the case out with a game I've already beaten and don't plan on playing anytime soon.
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You should have just put that Assassin's Creed 2 game cover on the front
but but but........... :D
You should have just put that Assassin's Creed 2 game cover on the front
but but but........... :D
I'm all for saving the environment, but I liked the fact that my disc were secure(not so much with this case), so I'm at ends here.
First noticed this new case with Brutal Legend.
If anything, it's making me buy more CE's and multiplat games on PS3 so I don't have to deal with this B.S.
If anything, it's making me buy more CE's and multiplat games on PS3 so I don't have to deal with this B.S.
I hate these boxes. I have one from my Casino Royale DVD and I feels like it's gonna break just by looking at it. Also these holes make it easy to destroy the cover
Fuck the environment and fuck these cases. I have a few DVDs with cases like this and it is so easy to tear the cover through one of the holes. I even bought a few new DVDs only to discover that once I took the shrink wrap off that there was a big hole/tear where there was a sticker on the shrink wrap. The next big thing is going to be hippies complaining about how fish or ducks get stuck in the holes in the case when they get thrown out. It's going to be like six pack rings all over again. </rant>
I first noticed this when I pulled out MW2 out of the MW2 console box and the case was shattered. I love the fact that they are looking to reduce the plastic, but man my case was screwed. Luckily I had Rock Revolution laying around with a new case on it.
I hate these new boxes, and they are doing them for some blu-ray discs to. The thing I don't get is: if they are taking plastic out, why not leave the disc holding portion solid and do the cute pattern AROUND it, where there is nothing? The fact there are holes right behind my discs is a huge scare for me; I could easily poke through it and damage my Left 4 Dead 2 or Brutal Legend disc.
It isn't "environmentally friendly" for either the Xbox or Blu-Rays; it's just them cutting costs. If they really wanted to use less plastic, they'd go back to CD Jewel cases like the ones in the PS1 era.
Either way, I'm switching all my recently purchased games to older boxes. I might go raid Gamestop as well and see if they'll give me some.
It isn't "environmentally friendly" for either the Xbox or Blu-Rays; it's just them cutting costs. If they really wanted to use less plastic, they'd go back to CD Jewel cases like the ones in the PS1 era.
Either way, I'm switching all my recently purchased games to older boxes. I might go raid Gamestop as well and see if they'll give me some.
You know what would be a greater way to save? No pointless limited edition crap. Let's see them get rid of that. But oh wait, the markup is great on those isn't it?
Blu-ray and ps3 boxes are smaller so they probably already save more on material costs than the 360 and wii boxes even with the redesign. Although if ps3 boxes came as thin as blu-ray boxes it would be a very welcome change for my over crowded shelfs.
Come on everybody, let's boycott these abominations and buy as many PSN/XBLA/Steam games as we can. They'll get the message.
"The new cases are supposed to be more environmentally friendly (eyeroll)"
Why is this an "eyeroll"? It is better for the environment to use less plastic. The new design definitely uses less plastic. I don't understand what the big deal is. Sure it probably saves M$ cash by reducing materials, and reducing shipping cost... but if it in the process reduses plastic usage, I am all for it.
Why is this an "eyeroll"? It is better for the environment to use less plastic. The new design definitely uses less plastic. I don't understand what the big deal is. Sure it probably saves M$ cash by reducing materials, and reducing shipping cost... but if it in the process reduses plastic usage, I am all for it.
This whole environmental movement gives me the shits. First our sandwich bags became paper thin, now our games can't even get housed in something that protects them properly. Lol!
@HazyCloud
Holy shit me too! I wasn't too pleased but the disk was fine at least.
Perhaps we should start a lawsuit? Thats what these Americans do isn't it?
Holy shit me too! I wasn't too pleased but the disk was fine at least.
Perhaps we should start a lawsuit? Thats what these Americans do isn't it?
Less resources?
Guys we're talking money here. Lots and lots of wonderfull dollars are being saved. God I love money, and so does Mircro$oft.
Guys we're talking money here. Lots and lots of wonderfull dollars are being saved. God I love money, and so does Mircro$oft.
@KIDA26
The 'eyeroll' was because it's Microsoft? I mean I'm sure it's supposed to be more environmental friendly, it's money. And like someone else stated, you really think they're going to do different things with 'Special Editions' and the junk you get with the majority of those?
The store I work at has some 'environmental' thing going on and you get rewarded for it. It's just money, no one actually gives a shit when it comes to these companies. So the 'eyeroll' is deserved.
The 'eyeroll' was because it's Microsoft? I mean I'm sure it's supposed to be more environmental friendly, it's money. And like someone else stated, you really think they're going to do different things with 'Special Editions' and the junk you get with the majority of those?
The store I work at has some 'environmental' thing going on and you get rewarded for it. It's just money, no one actually gives a shit when it comes to these companies. So the 'eyeroll' is deserved.
I'm getting sick of this enviro-green crap that is based on fraud and fake science. And when there's no other way to buy an alternative case, this is when I stop buying games. I only ever buy, I don't rent. I'm a collector, and I like to have boxes that can stand the test of time.
I like these cases actually. I take care of my shit so there's not a big likelihood that I'll put a hole in it, especially once it's installed to my PC's HDD. Put the box on the shelf, the game disc in the CD binder and I'm set.
I can't imagine Nintendo making the Wii cases any more shitty, since they're essentially thick pieces of paper in box form.
My Left 4 Dead 2 PC case looks very similar, except for the giant recycling symbol cut out of the plastic opposite the disc holder.
DVDs have new cases like this too, but instead of a circle it is the recycle sign *sigh* Like changed some cases is going to change the world, I hate people.
Wow @ at all the people saying the state of the games' cases will determine buying action. It's about games, not plastic boxes. We're gamers, not collectors.
So, do we need these still, considering global warming was exposed as a hoax over the past week or two?
Better than nothing! I'll take any small step towards environmental friendliness. And the cases work just fine. You'll not hear me bitching and moaning.
So they're lighter to ship... but I doubt they will pass on the savings to customers, just inferior packaging.
So glad they are doing their part to save... wait a minute, hahahaha! Nevermind. I can't even do environmental sarcasm anymore. It's all way too funny these days.
Dolson. Even if Global warming is a hoax (very unlikely - leaked emails about jazzing up the figures, don't mean the science is based on a hoax - that's as fitting to the opposite argument that Corporations paying to have the science disproved means their research is objective), it still doesn't get around the fact that plastic needs oil, and oil is most definitely finite.
They should have just tossed the instruction manual, nobody uses the damn thing or even needs to and it would reduce environmental impact more and lower shipping weight more than the stupid little slices of plastic that are getting cut out.
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