'We've set this company up in preparation for this moment' — as PlayStation scraps discs, these companies are ready to keep physical games alive
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'We've set this company up in preparation for this moment' — as PlayStation scraps discs, these companies are ready to keep physical games alive
When Sony announced that it would no longer be producing physical PlayStation discs from 2028, the response was not positive, to put it lightly. Yes, PC gaming may now be almost entirely digital, and things have certainly been moving in a similar direction with consoles over the last few years, but ceasing production of physical games entirely? It’s a significant step many didn’t want to happen so soon.PlayStation fans have been vocal in calling…
Xbox Project Helix Was Reportedly Expected to Feature a Disc Drive to Gain an Edge Over PlayStation 6
See full bio Shaheer Zahid Currently serving as a News Reporter at Tech4Gamers, I have the privilege of combining my love for gaming with the art of storytelling. My role involves crafting engaging narratives that keep our audience abreast of the latest developments in the gaming world. See full bio Story Highlight Xbox Project Helix was planned to feature a disc drive at one point. This would make it gain an edge over PlayStation 6. This deci…
Sony Not Budging On Ending PlayStation Discs In The Face Of Fan Protests: ‘We’re Going To Cautiously Move This Forward’
“There are various reasons we made this decision, the biggest being that the digitalization of content overall has been progressing, that’s the big factor,” Sony chief financial officer Lin Tao said through an interpreter during a Q&A on July 31. “It’s not just for PlayStation, but for all kinds of content, digitalization is progressing.” Click to expand... And so when we think about the future—and we put in a lot of thought and…
The criticism of Sony's planned move away from physical games is loud, but nothing can be felt on the PlayStation platform so far. In June 2026, 125 million accounts worldwide were active every month, making Sony a new record for this calendar month. Compared to June 2025, this corresponds to growth of two percent or about two million accounts. However, these figures capture the entire PlayStation platform and not only people playing on a PS5. N…
When Sony announced that it would stop producing physical support for PlayStation in general as of January 2028, many fans immediately expressed their discontent and discontent with the decision. In fact, the community has mobilized and launched a plan to organize a shut-down of PlayStation services during the last week of August, all in protest at a decision that is often considered contrary to the interests of consumers.
Sony Will Not Back Down From Its Plan to End Game Discs on PlayStation
Sony has said it will "cautiously" move forward with its plan to end physical game disc production in 2028. During its latest earnings call, the company acknowledged backlash from users, but said it would press ahead with its plan. Sony announced this month it would stop making physical discs for new PlayStation games starting January 2028.
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