Games are almost always cheaper in shops, says new report, just as Sony announces an end to PlayStation discs and brings retailers' futures into question
Sony Interactive Entertainment will cease manufacturing physical PlayStation discs in January 2028, shifting exclusively to digital formats. A report by Tweakers comparing historical retail and PlayStation Store prices indicates that physical games are statistically cheaper over time, with digital titles often retaining their full launch price. This move is expected to increase game costs and eliminate the second-hand market, though retailers may still sell digital vouchers.
- Entities
- Topic: Pricing
- Game: Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
- Topic: Physical Media
- Topic: Digital Distribution
- Company: Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Person: Jason Schreier
- Game: Horizon Forbidden West
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