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… As of Wednesday afternoon, it has over 220,000 signatures, each urging Sony to reconsider its anti-disc strategy. "We are not against digital. We are against digital being the only option," the petition reads. …
… You can reach them at James.t@thegamer.com Sign in to your TheGamer account PlayStation has a pretty bold strategy to weather the backlash over ending disc production: the ol' put your fingers in your ears and say, 'na na na na na.' After six days of radio silence, it finally posted to X with... a … …
… "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. …
… The strategy enables the company to preserve its skilled workforce while repositioning the factory for long-term industrial manufacturing. The announcement follows Sony's broader shift toward digital distribution. …
… Concerns over digital ownership rights have been a hot topic of discussion for several years. Discussions about an all-digital future came back up following the recent announcement that GTA 6 will not have a disc version . …
… Having formerly presented itself as a champion of gamers’ freedom to play and own video games, Sony now appears to view a full-on digital shift, which already dominates sales, as a lucrative business strategy. …
… Despite PlayStation getting in hot water with fans over Sony's plans to end physical disc production for its games in 2028, the library of digital-only indie titles on the platform continues to grow in 2026. …
… Similar News Stories PlayStation games out before 2028 can still get disc reprints PlayStation CEO mentioned shift to 'true digital platform business' weeks before cutting game discs Sony limiting PS5 disc drives to 1 per person following decision to kill PlayStation physical media 45,000 gamers ur… …
… "Whether it's closing beloved studios like Bluepoint, pursuing a misguided live-service strategy, canceling fan events, leaving PSVR2 to die, or being completely out of touch with franchises players want to see return, PlayStation has never felt more disconnected from its community." The statement … …
… At the same time, digital console games are often held at full price for years after release, with much less frequent discounts or price drops than the same titles on PC digital marketplaces - even if used versions are cheaply available. …
