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The petition against Sony's decision to kill PlayStation physical discs has over 170,000 signatures
Eurogamer.net • • technology
Key Points:
- The "Don't Kill the Disc" petition on Change.org has gained over 170,000 signatures in response to Sony's announcement to end physical disc manufacturing for PlayStation games starting in January 2028.
- Sony's decision will eliminate all physical media for PlayStation, including third-party titles, shifting all game releases to digital-only formats, including code-in-the-box options at retail.
- The petition highlights the contradiction between Sony's 2013 promise to support used game trading and its current move to remove physical discs, emphasizing concerns over consumer ownership, market choice, and game preservation.
- Created by Canadian retailer PNP Games, the petition urges Sony to continue producing physical discs to preserve consumer rights and prevent the industry-wide disappearance of physical media.
- Sony has not publicly responded to the petition or the negative backlash, while industry experts suggest the move grants Sony greater market control and aligns with shifting consumer trends, according to Sony’s stated rationale.
