PS Disc Dilemma: Fans flood X with backlash as PlayStation ends physical discs

PlayStation announced it will stop production of physical game discs starting January 2028, triggering a surge of backlash on X as Community Notes highlight concerns about a digital-dominant future, resale value loss, and potential longevity issues. A petition titled 'Don’t kill the disc' has grown to about 275,000 signatures, retailer GAME España responds to physical-media fans, and Sony has yet to issue an official reply, underscoring tensions between digital ecosystems and consumer choice.