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Sony PS6 Launch Expected in 2028 Without Disc Drive, Analysts Say

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Sony will stop producing physical games within two years, leading analysts to predict the PS6 will launch in 2028 at the earliest. The console is expected to be digital-only, lacking a disc drive. This shift reflects Sony's broader push toward digital distribution and subscription services.

Meridian48 take
The timeline and disc-less design are plausible given Sony's digital pivot, but the 2028 date is speculative and hinges on market conditions.
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Analysts say Sony's digital-only plan 'almost certainly guarantees that the PS6 won’t arrive until 2028 at the earliest' and won't have a disc drive →
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