Physical Media Is Making a Comeback. The Next Console Generation Might Kill It
The article argues that despite the industry's shift toward digital-only gaming, console manufacturers should maintain physical disc drives in future hardware. It cites backward compatibility and the preservation of media as critical reasons to resist a fully digital future.
Why it matters
It touches on the tension between corporate digital-distribution strategies and consumer rights regarding ownership and long-term access to media.
Physical Media Is Making a Comeback. The Next Console Generation Might Kill It | WIRED
The author advocates for a specific consumer preference (physical media) but acknowledges the industry's current trajectory.
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