… "GTA6 shipping with no disc feels unfair to studios still backing physical — and it’s accelerating the shift. Sony ending physical support from 2028 could slash disc releases as early as 2027 or even sooner," said Tyminski on X . …
… Sony itself has already shifted production toward digital-only units in the previous generation: the PS5 Digital Edition has outsold the disc-equipped model in most major markets since 2023, and Microsoft discontinued the disc-enabled Xbox Series S altogether, leaving only the discless model in pro… …
Phison's model, with NAND market supply, has now shifted to securing capital upfront from customers as the company navigates a seller's market. …
… 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. …
… Related Story Xbox May Walk Away From Steam, As It Reportedly Prepares PC Strategy Shift Amid 2026 Reset What's interesting, Rich, one thing I'd heard from a couple sort of sources, and this is just kind of like, you know, potential rumory stuff, but at least before the current Xbox reset, I don't … …
… If they do, Sony may have to defend not just the future of discs, but the competitive structure of PlayStation itself. However, European Union Commissioner for Consumer Protection Michael McGrath recently said that the EU won't be able to stop Sony from ceasing to produce PlayStation discs. …
… In the blog post published on Ampere's website , Harding-Rolls also explains the digital shift: in 2013, when the PlayStation 4 entered the market, only 13% of game sales were digital . …
… Even with this prompt reply, however, many gamers' minds quickly turned to the all-digital future that has been widely discussed ever since Sony announced it would end production of PlayStation discs in January 2028. …
… Speaking in a new interview with GamerBraves , Yoshida-san confirmed he wasn’t aware PlayStation was planning to sunset discs in 2028 . "But personally, I’m a totally digital consumer," he added. "I don’t want to manage discs or swap discs. …
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