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Sony to end PlayStation disc production in 2028

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Sony Group has announced plans to cease production of discs for new PlayStation games starting in January 2028. This decision marks a significant shift away from physical media for the gaming console. Cody Spencer, co-owner of Pink Gorilla Games, highlighted the potential impact of this move on the retail and preservation of game discs. AI

RANK_REASON Product discontinuation announcement from a major company.

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Sony to end PlayStation disc production in 2028

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

    The funeral for PlayStation discs has begun Cody Spencer, the co-owner of the small games retail chain Pink Gorilla Games, put it well when I asked about the im

    The funeral for PlayStation discs has begun Cody Spencer, the co-owner of the small games retail chain Pink Gorilla Games, put it well when I asked about the impact of Sony's recent announcement that it will stop making discs for new games starting January 2028. … https://www. th…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/playstation-physical-games…
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 The funeral for PlayStation discs has begun Cody Spencer, the co-owner of the small games retail chain Pink Gorilla Games, put it well when I asked about the

    📰 The funeral for PlayStation discs has begun Cody Spencer, the co-owner of the small games retail chain Pink Gorilla Games, put it well when I asked about the impact of Sony's recent announcement that it will stop making discs for new games s... 📰 Source: The Verge 🔗 Link: https…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/playstation-physical-games…

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