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Sony to end PlayStation disc production in 2028, embraces digital-only future

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Sony has announced it will cease production of PlayStation game discs in January 2028, transitioning to a fully digital distribution model for new games. This move aligns with a significant industry shift towards digital purchases, with 85% of PlayStation games already bought digitally in Q4 2025. Concurrently, Sony is also shutting down the PlayStation Store for PS3 and PS Vita systems, further emphasizing its digital-first strategy. AI

RANK_REASON Major product strategy shift from a leading console manufacturer. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.1]

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Sony to end PlayStation disc production in 2028, embraces digital-only future

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Zak Killian ·

    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

    While Nintendo remains a holdout, this announcement essentially sounds the death knell for physical media in cutting-edge gaming.

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Sony officially kills the PlayStation disc, ending physical game production in 2028 — shutting down the PlayStation Store on the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita syste

    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 While Nintendo remains a holdout, this announcement essentially sounds the death knell for physical media in cutting-…

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