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How does the complaint argue Sony’s 2028 phase-out of PlayStation physical discs could limit consumer choice in Mexico?

The complaint argues that phasing out physical discs would make digital software sales the only sales channel for PlayStation games, allowing Sony to dictate prices and terms without market competition. It says removing physical media could limit consumer choice and make it harder for smaller developers to compete. The complaint also contends the digital-only model shifts ownership to the platform, giving Sony more control over game access and pricing and removing real physical ownership from buyers. Answered

Mexican government put PlayStation in its crosshairs over physical disk phase out
How might the disc phaseout change availability and pricing of special/collector’s edition PlayStation physical releases?

Physical special and collector's edition PlayStation releases will likely become rarer and pricier as Sony phases out discs, because physical media scarcity increases collector demand and overall costs in the next-generation market are rising. Related article "PlayStation games out before 2028 can still get disc reprints" notes that titles released before 2028 may still receive disc reprints, implying some limited continued availability for older or reprinted special editions. Answered

PlayStation Disc Phaseout Saga: What You Need to Know
When did Sony announce it will stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games after January 2028?

Sony confirmed at its Q1'26 earnings call that it will phase out physical PlayStation game disc production for new titles released after January 2028. Sony CFO Lin Tao said the group will "cautiously" move forward with that decision. Answered

Sony confirms it won't reverse disc phase out: 'We're going to cautiously move forward'
What reasoning did Sony CFO Lin Tao give for phasing out physical game discs?

Lin Tao said the biggest reason was that the digitalization of content has been progressing overall, noting that on PlayStation physical made just 8.9% of Q1 software revenues while digital made the remaining 91.1%. He added Sony carefully considered the decision and the community's strong views, acknowledging that games are loved and tied to fond memories, and said the company wants to explore how to engage gamers in a future digital ecosystem. Answered

Sony confirms it won't reverse disc phase out: 'We're going to cautiously move forward'