Devices · 1h ago
Sony ends PlayStation disc production, ERA pushes back
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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'Removing discs doesn’t represent progress – it simply removes choice' — The Entertainment Retailers Association denounces Sony's decision to kill physical discs →
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