Boycott planned after PlayStation announces the end of disc production
Gamers and retailers warn the shift could raise costs and limit ownership, while Sony says digital games accounted for 78% of sales in 2025.
- In July, PlayStation announced it will stop producing physical game discs by January 2028, shifting entirely to digital releases to align with community preferences.
- Sony's 2025 earnings show digital video games made up 78% of total sales, with the company generating eight times more profit on digital versions than physical discs.
- Jonathan Fotis, a Clearwater shop owner, warns digital stores can pull licenses, making games "completely unavailable," while digital pricing remains "$40 minimally."
- PlayStation gamers are planning a boycott of the console from Aug. 23 to Aug. 30, protesting the shift to digital-only access for new titles.
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A Clearwater video game shop owner says PlayStation’s 2028 shift away from discs could affect game prices, ownership and local retailers.
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