All articles tagged with #all digital future
Sony says the PS6 launch date isn't fixed due to ongoing memory shortages and a wider component crunch; Wall Street Journal cites CEO Hiroko Totoki noting memory prices will stay high in FY2027, with analysts previously predicting a 2027 release. The company also signals a shift toward an all-digital future with less emphasis on discs and a stronger push into subscriptions, potentially arriving no earlier than 2028.
Fans are organizing a weeklong PS5 blackout from Aug. 23–30 to protest Sony's move toward an all-digital future, arguing the end of physical discs would hurt engagement; organizers rally support via petitions and social posts.
Sony has clarified that re-orders of existing PlayStation discs will be allowed beyond January 2028, with a new ordering process to support an all-digital future and retail releases via digital codes; disc releases scheduled before 2028 won’t be affected, while Sony is winding down physical production (including repurposing its last Austrian factory) and planning PS3/PS Vita store closures by July 2027, drawing mixed reactions from publishers who value physical media for preservation and collection.
Sony has announced that as of December 31, 2023, PlayStation users will no longer be able to access or watch Discovery TV shows that they have previously purchased through the PS Store. The reason for this removal is unclear, but it has sparked a debate about digital ownership rights and the reliance on digital media. This raises questions about the future of all-digital platforms and the impact on consumers.