Sony to Phase Out PlayStation Discs by 2028, Pushing Digital-Only Gaming
TL;DR
Sony has announced it will stop producing PlayStation game discs starting January 2028, signaling a shift to digital downloads and fueling speculation that the PS6 may drop an optical drive. While downloads offer convenience, the move raises concerns about ownership and second-hand sales since games would be licensed rather than owned.
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