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Sony to end production of PlayStation game discs by January 2028, moving to digital-only distribution
PlayStation’s Physical Media-Free Future Isn’t Just Concerning, It’s Offensive
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IGN Nordic
2d ago
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IGNPlayStation’s Physical Media-Free Future Isn’t Just Concerning, It’s Offensiveign.comPlayStation games are going fully digital in 2028. That's not just concerning for physical media fans - it's offensive to players everywhere. With rising hardware prices due to AI and RAM shortages, delisted games, and future game consoles being prohibitively expensive, we're not thrilled about the idea of a PS6 being digital-only and having to leave our old physical games behind. How do you feel about a media-free future, and do you still plan on expanding your physical game collection in the future? Let us know!
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