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Will you power down your PS5 for a week in protest of Sony's all-digital future? A new petition encourages you to pull the plug on PlayStation
Eurogamer.net • • technology
Key Points:
- Sony's plan to eliminate physical media for PlayStation by 2028 has sparked significant backlash, with fans organizing petitions and flooding Sony's social media with negative comments.
- A fan-led initiative called for a "blackout" week from August 23 to August 30, urging players to unplug their PlayStation consoles to protest the decision and show dissatisfaction.
- The protest highlights broader frustrations with Sony, including studio closures, a shift to live-service games, neglect of PSVR2, and the discontinuation of beloved franchises.
- Organizers believe the blackout will minimally impact publishers but strongly signal player discontent, encouraging Sony to reconsider its move away from physical discs.
- The campaign suggests that reinstating physical game options would be a reasonable compromise to address community concerns.
