Sony killing PlayStation discs will make PS Store prices cheaper, former Square Enix financial exec says, and you only need to look at Steam to understand why
A former Square Enix executive suggests that Sony's move to a digital-only PlayStation Store by 2028 could lead to cheaper game prices. Jacob Navok argues that publisher competition, similar to Steam's model, will drive down prices as physical production and distribution costs are eliminated. However, this shift also raises concerns about digital ownership rights and the loss of physical media options for consumers.
- Entities
- Company: Sony
- Topic: Digital Distribution
- Topic: Digital Ownership
- Topic: Game Pricing
- Person: Jacob Navok
- Platform: PlayStation 5
- Company: Square Enix
- Game: Final Fantasy 16
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