Originally Posted by CyberSEO

Isn't e-copy is better? You don't need to cluttering shelves with dusty boxes anymore. You should not be worried is your disk/cartridge will be damaged of physically lost. The game you bought will be your for life and it can't be lost or damaged.

Course some rare super-duper special edition boxes are cool as a gift for a birthday or Christmas just like a fancy greeting card. Personally I don't see any other advantages there.