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PlayStation 5 Drawbacks Emerge: Higher Prices, Digital-Only Future

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Buying a PlayStation 5 is currently not recommended due to several drawbacks, including increased prices and a shift towards digital-only media. Sony is phasing out physical game support by 2028, meaning future consoles like the PlayStation 6 will likely not support discs. This move, coupled with rising hardware costs due to memory shortages, has made both the standard PS5 and the PS5 Pro significantly more expensive than at their initial launches. AI

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PlayStation 5 Drawbacks Emerge: Higher Prices, Digital-Only Future

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Dave Meikleham) ·

    4 drawbacks you should know before buying a PlayStation 5

    The PS5 isn't as good of a buy today as it was early in its life, so you should be aware of the drawbacks in this awkward console generation.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    4 drawbacks you should know before buying a PlayStation 5 The PS5 isn't as good of a buy today as it was early in its life, so you should be aware of the drawba

    4 drawbacks you should know before buying a PlayStation 5 The PS5 isn't as good of a buy today as it was early in its life, so you should be aware of the drawbacks in this awkward console generation. https://www. engadget.com/2300257/drawbacks -you-should-know-before-buying-plays…

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