Sony’s All-Digital PS5 Era Sparks Price-Variability Alarm
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Sony plans to end PS5 disc production in 2028 and has rolled out dynamic pricing on the PlayStation Store that can vary by region and user data, leading to potentially wide price differences for the same game. With a fully digital future, prices may be unpredictable and taxed like digital goods, a concern underscored by related lawsuits in California and the Netherlands.
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