Sony ends physical PlayStation game production as gaming goes all-digital
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Oli Welsh
Summary
Sony is ending production of physical PlayStation games, marking the decline of optical discs in gaming. The author argues this is not something to mourn, as physical discs have become obsolete — they require downloads, patches, and internet connections anyway. The article traces the history of game storage from cartridges to CDs to digital downloads, noting that each transition was met with resistance but ultimately accepted. The author contends that the convenience of digital gaming outweighs nostalgia for discs, and that the industry's move to all-digital is inevitable and largely positive.
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polygonSony ends physical PlayStation game production as gaming goes all-digitalpolygon.comKey quotes
· 4 pulled'The disc is dead, and I'm not sad about it.'
'We've been buying games on discs that don't actually contain the full game for years now.'
'The convenience of having my entire library available without swapping discs is worth the trade-off.'
'Each time we've mourned the loss of a physical format, we've gained something better in return.'
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