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Fans Canceling PS Plus To Boycott Sony Killing Discs Discover You Can Actually Save Money By Threatening To Quit
Kotaku • • general
Key Points:
- Sony announced it will stop producing physical video game discs for new PlayStation games starting January 2028, sparking widespread backlash from fans and the gaming community.
- In response to player cancellations of PS Plus subscriptions in protest, Sony is offering significant discounts, such as 25-50% off, to retain subscribers.
- Many users have shared experiences of receiving these discount offers when attempting to cancel their subscriptions, though some remain committed to boycotting Sony’s move.
- Industry-wide, companies commonly use discounted offers to prevent subscription cancellations, a tactic Sony is employing amid criticism over its shift to all-digital games.
- Despite the backlash, experts suggest Sony’s discount offers are standard retention strategies rather than a direct reaction to the backlash over discontinuing physical discs.
