Analyst Says Sony Killing Physical PS5 Games “Dooms” Brick-And-Mortar Stores
Analyst Michael Pachter believes Sony's decision to discontinue physical PlayStation 5 game releases in January 2028 will be the "death knell" for brick-and-mortar game retailers. While the move may save Sony money, Pachter argues it is anti-consumer and ignores the significant role the used game market plays for consumers and retailers like GameStop, whose business is increasingly reliant on collectibles and hardware.
- Entities
- Topic: Retail
- Company: Sony
- Topic: Physical Media
- Person: Michael Pachter
- Company: Wedbush Securities
- Company: GameStop
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Person: Ryan Cohen
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