Sony CFO Lin Tao announced the company will cautiously phase out physical PlayStation game discs by January 2028, citing the ongoing digitalization of content as the primary driver. The decision has drawn backlash from gamers and industry figures concerned about ownership rights and game availability if digital storefronts close.
Background
Sony's digital download share has grown to 78% of full-game purchases, while physical game sales in the US have dropped from 297 million units to a fraction of that, reflecting a broader industry shift toward digital distribution.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Aug 1, 2026 at 01:07 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10