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Sony ends PlayStation disc production, ERA pushes back

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

The Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) has criticized Sony's decision to halt production of physical PlayStation discs, arguing it removes consumer choice. Sony's move signals a broader industry shift toward digital-only game distribution. The ERA warns this could alienate collectors and those with limited internet access.

Meridian48 take
ERA's protest highlights a real tension, but Sony's move is less about progress and more about margins—physical discs are costly to produce and ship.
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