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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 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days 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 4 days 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 4 days ago

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

[–] sunflowercowboy@feddit.org 6 points 4 days ago

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

[–] the16bitgamer@programming.dev 3 points 4 days 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