Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden on Sony's years-long debate over scrapping discs, and why this time it's probably "a straight spreadsheet decision"
Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden discusses Sony's decision to end disc production, calling it a 'spreadsheet decision' driven by the shift to digital sales. He believes this move, accelerated by the pandemic, suggests future consoles like the PlayStation 6 may omit disc drives entirely. Layden also noted that concerns over second-hand sales are no longer a significant factor for the business.
- Entities
- Company: Microsoft
- Topic: Physical Media
- Company: Tencent
- Topic: Digital Sales
- Company: Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Game: Grand Theft Auto 6
- Person: Shawn Layden
- Platform: Xbox One
- Company: Nintendo
- Topic: Second-hand Market
- Company: PlayStation
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