IGN Poll Shows 90% of Gamers Oppose All-Digital Future, But Sony Expected to Continue Disc Phase-Out by 2028
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Wesley Yin-Poole
Summary
Sony's decision to phase out physical game discs on PlayStation consoles from 2028 has sparked significant backlash, with over 90% of IGN's audience opposing an all-digital gaming future. The article reports that the PS6 is expected to launch without a disc drive, and Microsoft's next-gen Xbox (Project Helix) may follow suit, though Microsoft is exploring ways to digitize physical games. Nintendo appears to be the only major console maker still committed to physical media. Despite strong consumer opposition, analysts believe Sony is unlikely to reverse course on its digital-only strategy.
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Twitter / XIGN Poll Shows 90% of Gamers Oppose All-Digital Future, But Sony Expected to Continue Disc Phase-Out by 2028ign.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledOver 90% of IGN's Audience Do Not Want an All-Digital Gaming Future
most analysts agree that the PS6 will launch without a disc drive
Only Nintendo, it seems, still believes in true physical media
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