Sony is reaffirming its commitment to stop making PlayStation discs by January 2028, fully moving to digital releases. The company says the shift will follow how players buy games nowadays, with digital sales far ahead of physical copies.
CFO Lin Tao said that Sony will “cautiously move this forward,” but the numbers show why. In its latest report, Sony earned $1.2 billion from digital sales compared to just $128 million from discs. That’s more than nine times higher.
For gamers, the change means no more resale value or cheaper second-hand options. PlayStation also doesn’t allow sharing digital games with friends or family, unlike Steam or Nintendo. Storage is another issue. SSDs are so expensive due to shortages.
Retailers are already adjusting. In some regions, Sony now sells boxes with digital codes instead of discs. The company says it is working with partners to prepare for the full switch.
A lot of people are unhappy about Sony’s decision to end PlayStation discs. A boycott campaign called #PSBlackout is asking players to shut down consoles for a week in August. There’s also a petition that has over 350,000 signatures urging Sony to keep discs.
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Sony admits fans have strong feelings about physical media but insists the business impact will be small. With factories already being repurposed, the move looks final.
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