PlayStation's disc-less future could "heavily influence" Xbox and Nintendo's approach to physical games, former Sony boss says, calling the decision "dramatic"
Former PlayStation Worldwide Studios head Shawn Layden stated that Sony's decision to discontinue physical disc production for new PlayStation games starting in 2026 will heavily influence Xbox and Nintendo's future strategies. This move, described as dramatic, has sparked industry-wide concerns about game preservation and consumer rights, despite a recent increase in physical game sales in the US.
- Entities
- Company: Microsoft
- Company: Sony
- Topic: Physical Media
- Topic: Digital Distribution
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Person: Shawn Layden
- Platform: Xbox Series X
- Topic: Game Preservation
- Company: Nintendo
- Company: PlayStation
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