Petition to save PlayStation physical discs reaches 165,000 signatures as Sony remains silent
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Dave Aubrey
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A Change.org petition urging Sony PlayStation to continue producing physical game discs has garnered over 165,000 signatures, but Sony has not responded. The petition, started by the CEO of Canadian retailer PNP Games, claims Sony plans to end physical disc production for new PlayStation games by January 2028, moving to digital-only or boxed download codes. The article highlights growing consumer concern over the loss of physical media ownership, preservation, and retail viability.
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Twitter / XPetition to save PlayStation physical discs reaches 165,000 signatures as Sony remains silentvgc.newsKey quotes
· 3 pulledOn July 1, 2026, Sony announced it will end production of physical discs for all new PlayStation games starting January 2028.
New games will be sold digitally, or as a box containing only a download code, with no disc inside.
A disc is a r
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