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Digital-Only PS Era Could Lower PS Store Prices, Says Ex-Square Enix Exec
technology9 days ago

Digital-Only PS Era Could Lower PS Store Prices, Says Ex-Square Enix Exec

A former Square Enix executive argues that terminating PlayStation discs could push PS Store prices downward because publishers set digital prices and tighter competition among titles on the same storefront will drive dynamic pricing, while competition between stores mainly affects revenue shares; the shift to digital-only is also noted alongside Sony's 2028 end of physical media and ongoing concerns about digital ownership and the loss of disc options.

via eurogamer.net|
#digital-distribution#game-pricing#playstation
Disc-Free PS: A Sony Veteran Explains Digital-First Gaming and Loyalty's Future
technology1 month ago

Disc-Free PS: A Sony Veteran Explains Digital-First Gaming and Loyalty's Future

In an exclusive interview, former Sony Interactive Entertainment SVP Gordon Thornton argues that a disc-free, all-digital PlayStation era is inevitable as Sony moves away from physical releases after January 2028. He notes the PlayStation Store already commands roughly 80–85% of the market and physical retail is waning, and urges loyalty programs to evolve by tightly tying rewards to in-game mechanics and even real-money rewards. Thornton cautions against copying generic loyalty formulas and points to success stories (e.g., ZBD/TapNation) that boosted retention and revenue, while explaining that publishers set MSRPs and Sony doesn’t unilaterally control pricing. The interview frames a shift toward digital ecosystems that maximize lifetime value, even as the industry puzzles over price and accessibility in a rapidly digital landscape.

via Insider Gaming|
#digital-gaming#loyalty-programs#playstation-stars
Mexico Eyes Antitrust Probe Into Sony Over PS Store as Physical Games Fade
technology1 month ago

Mexico Eyes Antitrust Probe Into Sony Over PS Store as Physical Games Fade

Mexican lawmakers will file a complaint with the National Antitrust Commission to investigate Sony Interactive Entertainment for alleged anti-competitive practices related to the PlayStation Store, arguing that the shift away from physical games could give Sony a de facto monopoly on game distribution, harm consumers and resale markets, and disadvantage developers, while raising concerns about digital ownership and Mexico's internet access disparities.

via levelup.com|
#antitrust#digital-distribution#playstation
Disc-less future: Sony's move to digital could reshape prices and retail
technology1 month ago

Disc-less future: Sony's move to digital could reshape prices and retail

Sony will stop manufacturing physical PlayStation discs from January 2028, forcing future releases to be digital. A Dutch price-watch study finds physical PS5 games are often cheaper at retail than on the PS Store—especially for third-party titles—while first-party titles rarely drop in price. The shift could raise costs for price-conscious shoppers, pressure retailers, and upend second-hand sales, though vouchers and code-in-box formats may persist.

via Eurogamer.net|
#physical-discs#playstation#pricing
Days of Play Brings Deep PS Store Discounts Through June 10
gaming3 months ago

Days of Play Brings Deep PS Store Discounts Through June 10

Sony’s Days of Play sale is live on PS Store through June 10, 2026, with many PS5/PS4 games discounted. Push Square highlights a curated set of highly-rated titles at new low prices (and some lower-than-ever before), including Death Stranding 2, Borderlands 4, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Battlefield 6, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, Capcom Fighting Collection 2, and Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero.

via Push Square|
#days-of-play#gaming#playstation
Days of Play Brings 2,000+ PS5/PS4 Deals to PS Store
gaming3 months ago

Days of Play Brings 2,000+ PS5/PS4 Deals to PS Store

Sony’s Days of Play sale is live on the PS Store, offering more than 2,000 PS5/PS4 discounts and running until June 10 (year noted as 226 in the promo, likely 2026). The UK/Europe sale is active now with the US coming online later today. Highlights include Ghost of Yotei, Resident Evil Requiem, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Astro Bot, Resident Evil 4, Death Stranding 2, Silent Hill F and more, with substantial cuts (up to 75% on some titles). A full promo roundup is promised later today.

via Push Square|
#days-of-play#deals#gaming
Days of Play 2026 Brings PS Store Discounts and Accessory Deals, No PS5 Price Cuts
technology3 months ago

Days of Play 2026 Brings PS Store Discounts and Accessory Deals, No PS5 Price Cuts

Sony's Days of Play runs May 27 to June 10, 2026, with PS5 accessory discounts and a PS Store sale featuring hundreds of PS5/PS4 titles; there are no PS5 console price drops this year. Highlights include up to $100 off PS VR2, $50 off Pulse Explore earbuds, $40 off Pulse Elite headset, $30 off DualSense Edge and Access controller, and up to $20 off DualSense controllers, with titles like Ghost of Yōtei, Helldivers 2, Death Stranding 2, and The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered on sale.

via Push Square|
#days-of-play#discounts#playstation
PS5 Exclusives Suri and Haunt Hunter Get Free Demos Ahead of Launch
entertainment-and-gaming3 months ago

PS5 Exclusives Suri and Haunt Hunter Get Free Demos Ahead of Launch

Sony has released free PS Store demos for two upcoming PS5 exclusives, Suri: The Seventh Note and Haunt Hunter, as part of the PlayStation India Hero Project; the demos aren’t behind PS Plus, and the games will also launch on PC but remain PS5 console exclusives for now, with release dates yet to be announced.

via PlayStation LifeStyle|
#entertainment-and-gaming#haunt-hunter#playstation-india-hero-project
Cassiopeia’s Alien Mystery Unfolds on PS5 in Directive 8020
gaming3 months ago

Cassiopeia’s Alien Mystery Unfolds on PS5 in Directive 8020

Supermassive Games’ sci-fi horror adventure Directive 8020 is available on PS5 via the PlayStation Store. Players control the Cassiopeia crew as they confront an alien that can mimic crew members, forcing players to discern who’s human. The Standard Edition costs $49.99, and the game has drawn solid early notices, with a Metacritic around 72 and an 8/10 score from PlayStation Lifestyle in their review.

via PlayStation LifeStyle|
#directive-8020#gaming#ps-store