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Sony’s PlayStation Puts a Nail in Physical Media’s Coffin

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Matt Kamen
Sony’s PlayStation Puts a Nail in Physical Media’s Coffin
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Sony has announced that it will discontinue the production of physical game discs for all new PlayStation titles starting in January 2028. The move reflects a broader industry shift toward digital-only distribution driven by consumer convenience and the increasing file sizes of modern games.

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This marks a significant milestone in the decline of physical media in the gaming industry, impacting collectors and those with limited internet access.

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Bad news for fans of physical media: Sony has announced that it is abandoning game discs.

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