If you thought PlayStation might back down over physical media, we have bad news for you
Sony is reportedly phasing out physical media for new PlayStation game releases starting January 2028, with games only available digitally. Despite potential consumer backlash and a planned boycott, the company appears committed to this digital-only future. This shift mirrors trends seen in other media and on PC, impacting the second-hand market and consumer choice.
- Entities
- Company: Sony
- Topic: Physical Media
- Topic: Digital Distribution
- Platform: PlayStation
- Topic: Consumer Rights
- Platform: PC
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