Why Is Sony Killing Discs? It’s “All About Profitability And Control,” Expert Says
Sony will discontinue support for PlayStation game discs in January 2028, citing the increasing share of digital game sales. Analyst Rhys Elliott suggests this move prioritizes profitability and control for Sony by eliminating the second-hand market and encouraging full-price digital purchases. While potentially detrimental to consumers and retailers, the shift could benefit developers by allowing for later submission of final game builds.
- Entities
- Company: Sony
- Topic: Physical Media
- Company: EA
- Topic: Digital Sales
- Company: Alinea Analytics
- Company: GameStop
- Platform: PlayStation
- Topic: Controls
- Game: Grand Theft Auto 6
- Topic: Profitability
- Company: Nintendo
- Person: Rhys Elliott
- Company: Capcom
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