This is where No-CD cracks for CD and DVD come in handy. And because games on CD and DVD usually come in boxes with some nice extras, it's useful for long-term value (monetary and usefulness) if the discs are used sparingly.Īnd that's before we even get started on the now-discredited DRM and its ill-conceived anti-piracy measures. It's also susceptible to various degradations if not handled and stored correctly.