The disc is dying, but the box isn’t – what will a "physical game" actually mean in 2030?
The definition of a "physical game" is evolving as digital sales grow and disc production declines. While Sony plans to end disc production for PlayStation in 2028, experts suggest the physical box may persist, potentially containing download codes or acting as a collector's item. The value of physical ownership will increasingly depend on rights like lending and resale, rather than the presence of a disc.
- Entities
- Topic: Digital Game Sales
- Company: Sony
- Platform: Xbox
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Person: Perry Gresham
- Game: Red Dead Redemption 2
- Platform: PlayStation
- Topic: Physical Game Sales
- Game: Grand Theft Auto 5
- Platform: PC
- Person: James McWhirter
- Company: Square Enix
- Company: Nintendo
- Company: Ubisoft
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