Sony May Have the Data on Its Side, but It’s Still Losing the Digital-Only Argument
Sony's decision to move to digital-only games by 2028 has faced significant backlash, with consumers concerned about game preservation and the loss of physical media. Despite this, the company has remained largely silent, possibly anticipating the reaction and relying on declining physical sales data. The article questions the long-term viability of an all-digital future, citing potential issues with online infrastructure and the importance of physical media for certain markets and consumer preferences.
- Entities
- Game: Resident Evil
- Company: Sony
- Game: Crimson Desert
- Topic: Used Game Market
- Company: PlayStack
- Game: Marvel's Wolverine
- Game: Intergalactic
- Game: Portal
- Topic: Physical Media Sales
- Game: Mortal Shell
- Game: Marvel Tōkon Fighting Souls
- Platform: PlayStation
- Person: Mat Piscatella
- Game: Grand Theft Auto 6
- Topic: Video Game Industry
- Person: Dan Houser
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