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Sony to End PlayStation Disc Production by 2028, Shut PS3 and Vita Stores

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from Tom's Hardware ·

Sony announced it will cease production of physical PlayStation discs by 2028, marking the end of an era for physical game media. The company will also shut down the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita systems. This move solidifies the industry's shift toward digital-only gaming, with Nintendo remaining the last holdout for physical media.

Meridian48 take
While the 2028 deadline gives gamers time to adjust, the closure of legacy storefronts risks locking away digital purchases and highlights the fragility of game preservation in an all-digital future.
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Sony officially kills the PlayStation disc, ending physical game production in 2028 — shutting down the PlayStation Store on the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita systems →
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