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Ex-Sony Exec Reveals Financial Logic Behind PS5’s Disc Phase-Out

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from ProPakistani ·

A former PlayStation executive explained that Sony is ending physical game discs for the PS5 to cut production and distribution costs. The shift to all-digital sales improves profit margins by eliminating retail and manufacturing expenses. Sony has already released a disc-less PS5 model, signaling the transition is underway.

Meridian48 take
The explanation is unsurprising—Sony’s move prioritizes margin over consumer choice, but the real test will be whether gamers accept higher digital prices without the option to resell discs.
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