GameStop CEO Cohen Says End of Physical PlayStation Games Is 'Totally Irrelevant' to His Business

GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen has dismissed concerns about Sony's plan to end physical PlayStation game discs by 2028, calling the shift "totally irrelevant" to the company's future. The remarks came in a Bloomberg TV interview that sparked debate in the gaming community.

"It's totally, totally irrelevant."

IGNGameStop CEO Ryan Cohen Insists Sony Killing Physical Discs 'Doesn't Matter at All' Because Video Game Sales Make Up So Little of His Business

Cohen argued that video game sales now make up such a small portion of GameStop's business that the phase-out of physical discs has no real impact, according to IGN. Kotaku also reported Cohen's dismissal of the news, noting he framed the decline of physical media as insignificant to the company's trajectory.

kotakuGameStop CEO Ryan Cohen dismisses end of physical PlayStation games as 'totally irrelevant' to company's future

Kotaku additionally highlighted that Cohen used the same interview to propose a merger between GameStop and eBay, claiming the combination could create a $1 trillion business. The ambitious suggestion underscores his vision for transforming the retailer beyond its traditional focus on video games.

While Cohen's remarks may reassure investors focused on GameStop's broader turnaround, they also highlight how far the company has moved from its roots as a physical game seller. The gaming community's reaction, as reported by IGN, has been fiery, with many questioning what GameStop stands for if its CEO considers its core product line irrelevant.