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Sony eyes 2028 exit from physical PlayStation discs amid digital sales surge

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Sony is reportedly moving towards abandoning physical discs for its PlayStation consoles by 2028, a decision driven by increasing digital sales and a desire to capture more revenue without retail partners. New sales data indicates a significant decline in physical disc sales, with only a handful of games selling over 100,000 units in the US this year. While this shift is expected to increase Sony's profits, it raises concerns about game preservation, digital ownership, and consumer choice, as prices are unlikely to decrease. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses a potential product strategy shift for an existing console line, not a new release.

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Sony eyes 2028 exit from physical PlayStation discs amid digital sales surge

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor ·

    New Numbers Present Sony’s Case For Abandoning PlayStation Discs

    While Sony has been shamed out of many fan-hated changes over the years, that was never going to be the case for its decision to abandon physical discs starting in 2028.

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