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… "Seriously, the strategy is to ignore millions of us players? Not a single mention, even just to show a minimum of respect? Ostrich strategy and that's it?" reads one quote post . While Sony seems like it might want people to forget the physical disc decision, fans have so far refused to do so. …
… GameStop also makes bank by selling digital Pokémon card packs. Users who rip valuable digital cards that represent real-world cards can sell them back immediately for a smaller percentage of the overall value. …
… Sony's biggest profit driver at the moment is digital software, add-on content, and network services — so, digital games, DLC, and PlayStation Plus subscriptions. …
… But now we know one thing for sure: it won’t have a disc drive. The PS5 moved toward phasing out disc drives by making the digital-only hardware less expensive and offering the disc drive as an optional secondary purchase. …
… But Sony discontinuing sales of physical media is part of a strategy to maximize profits from a dwindling consumer base in any way possible. …
… The business strategy has proven unpopular for gaming fans who fear what an all-digital future may mean for both the PS5 and PS6. …
… Sales for digital software, add-on content, and network services were higher overall in 2025 compared to 2024. The strategy shift is partially motivated by the RAMpocalypse that has jacked up prices for consoles that use chips that also power AI computing. …
… Last week, I wrote about how Nintendo is selling games for less , apparently implementing a more flexible pricing strategy for its first-party releases, as well as doing the previously unthinkable and selling games digitally at a $10 discount. …