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'We are not going to sit idly by': video game retailers react to Sony's PlayStation disc axeing…Video game retailers are expressing strong opposition to Sony's decision to cease production of physical PlayStation game discs in 2028. Retailers like Game, Loot Box Gaming, and VGP Video Game Plus have voiced concerns about the impact on their businesses and the broader implications for game ownership and consumer choice, advocating for the coexistence of physical and digital formats.
GTA 6’s Physical Edition Won’t Be Available at Select Retailers in North AmericaSelect North American retailers, including Video Games Plus and Loot Box Gaming, will not stock the physical edition of Grand Theft Auto 6 due to Rockstar Games' decision to include a download code instead of a disc. This stance is based on their company policies regarding physical media ownership. The decision may impact players who prefer physical copies or wish to resell the game after completion.
Multiple retailers drop GTA 6 after physical version is confirmed to be a code in a boxSeveral retailers, including VGP and Loot Box Gaming, have stopped taking pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 because the physical version will only contain a code for a digital download. These retailers specialize in physical games and have a policy against 'code in a box' releases, though they expressed respect for Rockstar Games. Analyst Mat Piscatella predicts this decision will not significantly impact the game's sales.- Some Retailers Are Refusing To Carry GTA 6’s Physical ReleaseTwo retailers, Video Games Plus and Loot Box Gaming, have announced they will not carry Grand Theft Auto 6 due to its lack of a traditional physical disc release, opting instead for a code-in-a-box format. Both companies cited policies against selling games with only digital codes and emphasized their commitment to game preservation. While these retailers are small, their stance highlights a growing concern about the decline of physical media in the gaming industry.
Physical Retailers Refuse to Sell GTA 6 Over Decision to Skip DiscsTwo US retailers, Video Games Plus and Loot Box Gaming, have announced they will not sell Grand Theft Auto 6 due to Rockstar Games' decision to release it as a digital code in a box instead of on a physical disc. Both companies cited their commitment to physical media and customer value as reasons for their refusal. The game is set to launch on November 19, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.