Report shows 34% of physical PS5 games and 50% of Xbox Series X games do not work fully without a download first
A report indicates that a significant percentage of physical games for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X require downloads to be fully playable, impacting game preservation and offline play. The Nintendo Switch fares better, though its sample size is smaller. This trend highlights a shift away from fully playable physical media.
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- Topic: Physical Media
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Platform: Xbox Series X
- Topic: Game Preservation
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