Whether 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.
Physical game discs have always been a big part of the gaming industry. …
… Just a few days after Sony announced that it would stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games in 2028, many gamers turned their attention to other console makers, such as Xbox and Nintendo, and wondered how they might respond. …
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, this could mean that physical media will no longer be available. Many petitioners explained their reasons for choosing PlayStation and consoles over PC, with one user stating: “Physical media is what makes consoles the best place to play modern AAA games. …
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… And amid the ongoing criticism surrounding physical discs, the company has announced a major PlayStation Store Summer Sale focused entirely on digital games. …