Cartridges were also really durable. Back when people didn't have many electronics, cartridges helped defend the chips inside. Atari and Nintendo were essential

Cartridges were also really durable. Back when people didn't have many electronics, cartridges helped defend the chips inside. Atari and Nintendo were essentially 'toys' back then. You could toss a cartridge around but not a disc. Nowadays, any physical disc or cartridge is a pain. Digital games are the only way like Steam.