That's why I said physical media done correctly. Because, yes, if the game isn't on the disc, it won't work. Or if it forces a day 1 patch to even run because it contains parts of the code. Or the console itself requires the internet for some kind of DRM check. Those aren't really physical media in my opinion. Or, at best, they're anti-consumer locks/practices.

Is it perfect? No, the only innovation capitalism has brought us is continually more ways to provide less for a higher price. We're always having to fight greed unfortunately.