It's still a broken system but on both ends. Why should a digital copy cost the same for example? Shipping and storing fees will make that content cost more than having it stored on a server. The hard copy also gives consumers more flexibility and the comfort of actually owning something.

The digital end also has many benefits. Convenience being a main factor. The day of release customers can simply download the game and not worry about pre-orders or going to the store to get the content. It is also much easier to access for hard to get games or stores who don't carry enough product. You also don't have to worry about the disc getting scratched or lost or stolen.

Each side has it's arguments but we are definitely headed in a online universe.

In my opinion, if you can't sell it you don't own it. I refuse to buy anything that I can't own.
Cut the price of the game in half and we'll talk, or like Gamerz said, let me buy and sell digital copies.

Trading and selling of digital games will never happen. The used game market already hurts the games industry enough as it is.