EU admits it cannot stop Sony killing physical discs – "companies are free to offer games and services in the manner that they see fit"
The European Union has stated it cannot prevent Sony from discontinuing physical game discs for PlayStation consoles starting January 2028, citing commercial freedoms. Despite a petition with over 286,000 signatures, EU consumer protection commissioner Michael McGrath confirmed that companies are free to offer games and services as they see fit, provided consumer rights are protected.
- Entities
- Company: Sony
- Topic: Physical Media
- Company: Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Platform: PlayStation
- Person: Michael McGrath
- Topic: Digital-Only Games
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