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PlayStation Blackout Starts Tomorrow, But Are You Taking Part?
Insider Gaming • • technology
Key Points:
- The ‘PlayStation Blackout’ social initiative is set to begin on August 23, urging PlayStation users to power down their consoles for a week to protest Sony’s move to an all-digital future by 2028.
- The boycott aims to show Sony that players oppose the discontinuation of physical discs, but the chosen week is criticized for its timing and perceived ineffectiveness.
- Critics argue the blackout coincides with Gamescom, when many gamers are preoccupied, and suggest a more impactful protest would align with major game launches like Wolverine or Grand Theft Auto 6.
- Social media responses include both support and opposition, with some gamers planning to increase PlayStation usage during the blackout period, further undermining its potential impact.
- Overall, the #PSBlackout movement is expected to have minimal effect on Sony’s policies, with most gamers unlikely to participate or influence change.
