PlayStation disc petition approaches 200,000 signatures as backlash grows over Sony's decision to stop producing new physical media — firm still plans to produce optical media for existing titles, but new games will be digital only
… Markus Streibl, head of micro optics at Sony DADC, said mass production could begin as early as 2027. The PlayStation 6 is reportedly in development without a built-in disc drive, which would leave Sony's hardware team to reintegrate one if the company changed course. …