Critics have hammered the gaming giant’s social media accounts with complaints about the move. The furor threatens to disrupt promotions for first- and third-party titles. Nevertheless, during a recent investor’s Q&A, Sony CFO Lin Tao broke her silence. She suggested that the potential for greater profits outweighs any temporary customer dissatisfaction. The company cites statistics showing that buyers overwhelmingly prefer digital games. Organizers of the Don’t Kill the Disc petition point out that these numbers include titles not sold in physical form. They also highlight how PS5 consoles wi
PS5 consoles now warn about end of discs, with Sony intent on killing physical gamesWhether the next-gen Xbox Project Helix will have or lack a physical disk drive has become a matter of debate online. Digital Foundry thinks that Microsoft has been moving towards ending physical disks for a while now. So, it is unlikely that Project Helix will have a physical disk drive.
… In a new blog post, Sony confirmed that physical game disc production for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles will be discontinued starting in January 2028. The company explained that any games released before January 2028 that are planned for a physical launch will not be affected. …
… In his interview with VGC , he noted the long-term trend in video game sales and said, “Sales of new physical video games have fallen every year since the late 2000s.” He then discussed Sony’s recent announcement about the discontinuation of physical disc production and said, “It was inevitably goi… …
PlayStation has remained mostly quiet since announcing its shift away from PS5 discs in 2028. …
After weeks of silence, Sony was finally forced to respond to the backlash from its controversial decision to kill physical game discs starting January 2028. …
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… However, do keep in mind that the Summer Sale is live until August 12, so you have a few weeks to enjoy the discounts. Disclaimer: Notebookcheck is not responsible for price changes carried out by retailers. …
… They hope to reverse the upcoming cessation of PlayStation disc production with the petition “Don’t Kill The Disc,” which has already garnered over 250,000 signatures on Change.org . The petition urges Sony to continue physical releases for future PS5 games, including those on the upcoming PS6. …
… Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations News News Archive Newsarchive 2026 07 Several Sony executives sold their shares after PlayStation announced plans to stop releasing new games on physical discs Abdul Haddi, 2026-07-11 Update: 2026-07-11
… And amid the ongoing criticism surrounding physical discs, the company has announced a major PlayStation Store Summer Sale focused entirely on digital games. …