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"PS5 Will Be My Last Console": After 45K Votes, 86% of DF Viewers Say Sony Should Reconsider Killing Physical Games
Digital Foundry • • general
Key Points:
- A Digital Foundry YouTube poll revealed that 86% of over 45,000 respondents believe physical PlayStation games remain important and that Sony should reconsider its plan to eliminate physical games by January 2028.
- Digital Foundry's John Linneman criticized Sony’s move, highlighting concerns over digital ownership and referencing recent closures of PS Vita and PS3 stores, as well as Sony’s removal of purchased movies and TV shows without refunds.
- Sony’s shift to all-digital consoles, including the upcoming PS6 handheld and home console, aligns with the company’s financial interests amid rising component costs, despite significant consumer backlash.
- Many PlayStation fans expressed strong dissatisfaction online, with some vowing to make the PS5 their last Sony console, reflecting anger over the abandonment of physical media.
- With Xbox also considering an all-digital next generation console, the move away from discs could negatively impact game collectors, used game buyers, and those with limited internet access, despite a general market trend favoring digital purchases.
