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PlayStation’s Plan to Kill Physical Games is as Confusing as It Is Insulting
Sony Interactive Entertainment plans to phase out physical game discs for PlayStation consoles starting January 2028, exclusively offering digital versions. This decision, citing consumer trends and digital sales dominance, has sparked significant backlash due to concerns over digital ownership, game preservation, and potential monopolization of the market by the PlayStation Store. The move also follows the controversial shutdown of the PlayStation 3 and Vita storefronts, raising further questions about the future of accessing purchased digital content and the potential implications for future consoles like the PlayStation 6.
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