No discs, more problems: What Sony’s all-digital PlayStation means for gamers and the industry
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Sony will phase out physical discs for PlayStation games starting in January 2028, making all new titles download-only.
The move ends trade-ins and lending, raises the cost of entry to the console market, and turns purchased games into licenses that can be revoked. https://www.geekwire.com/2026/no-discs-more-problems-what-sonys-all-digital-playstation-means-for-gamers-and-the-industry/">Read More
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