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Sony to end physical PlayStation game disc sales by 2028

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechCrunch ·

Sony will stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games starting in 2028, moving to an all-digital distribution model. The shift reflects the industry's broader trend toward digital downloads and streaming. Physical game sales have been declining, with digital now accounting for over 70% of PlayStation game purchases.

Meridian48 take
Sony's move signals the end of an era for physical media, but raises questions about game preservation and consumer ownership in a fully digital ecosystem.
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