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Sony to discontinue PS5 discs in 2028 despite backlash

Sony plans to discontinue physical discs for new PlayStation 5 games starting in 2028, despite significant backlash from its player base and industry figures. CFO Lin Tao acknowledged consumer sentiment and the nostalgic value of physical games but reaffirmed the company's commitment to an all-digital future, citing the overall digitalization of content. While Sony will continue producing discs for games released before the 2028 cutoff, the company stated it would explore future engagement strategies within the digital ecosystem. AI

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Sony to discontinue PS5 discs in 2028 despite backlash

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    Sony will move forward with its plans to stop making PS5 discs despite backlash

    Sony responded to widespread criticism of its plan to discontinue games on discs in its latest earnings call.