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Players Say New PlayStation 5 Consoles Coming With Sticker Warning of Disc Production End Date
IGN • • technology
Key Points:
- Sony plans to cease production of physical PlayStation game discs starting January 2028, as indicated by advisory stickers now appearing on some PlayStation 5 console boxes warning players about the upcoming shift to digital-only game releases.
- The stickers inform consumers that games released before January 2028 on disc will still be playable, but new games from that date forward will only be available digitally via the PlayStation Store and retailers.
- The announcement has sparked backlash and concern within the gaming community, with many players expressing frustration over the loss of physical media and the perceived lack of choice.
- Sony's CFO Lin Tao confirmed the company's commitment to an all-digital future during a recent investor Q&A, acknowledging the emotional response but emphasizing their cautious move toward a digital ecosystem.
- In contrast, Xbox appears to be exploring a hybrid approach by developing ways to digitize physical game libraries for its upcoming Project Helix console, potentially maintaining some form of physical-to-digital compatibility.
