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… Instead, much of the conversation has shifted toward Sony's controversial move away from physical media, with perhaps their last physical disc release becoming the centerpiece of the debate.
… 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. …
… Kojima is a self-described lover of physical media, and when asked about the PlayStation disc situation, he didn’t hold back. He said translated via Genki JPN on X : “Since production is ending in 2028, this is about video games, but I grew up with physical media, so I find it really sad. …
… In the post, Sony explained , "As consumer preferences and the broader entertainment industry continue to shift away from physical discs to digital, physical game disc production for all new games releasing on PlayStation consoles will be discontinued starting January 2028. …
… While Xbox and Nintendo have not made any official statements, prominent Circana analyst Matt Piscatella spoke to VGC about the future of physical video games. According to Piscatella, Nintendo could be the last console maker to stand by physical media, even if that includes digital key cards. …
… How PlayStation differs from Xbox and Nintendo Protesters of the shift away from physical games worry that the PS Store will gain too much influence over pricing. …
… The core gameplay loop balances exploration, cover-based evasion, and direct physical combat. …