Sony appears to be putting labels on PS5 console boxes to warn people it's ending disc production
In case it was ever in doubt, it seems Sony is not backing down from its controversial decision to stop manufacturing physical disc-based games .
In case it was ever in doubt, it seems Sony is not backing down from its controversial decision to stop manufacturing physical disc-based games .
The short version
- It appears a notice is being shipped with new PS5 consoles that have disc drives to warn users that, as announced, PlayStation will cease to support physical media at the beginning of 2028.
- "Important notice: from January 2028, newly released games on PlayStation will be available for purchase on PS Store and at retailers in digital format only," reads the notice.
- Nevertheless, there has been plenty of evidence to suggest games are always cheaper in physical stores and that the move will have negative consequences on consumer rights .
What happened
Factor in Sony's experimentation with dynamic pricing , and you can see why consumers are apprehensive about the proposed 'all-digital future'. The move to end physical media has proved unpopular.
Why it matters
As a reaction to the news, one group of fans has organised a PS5 'blackout' , whilst another faction is promoting a petition to try and get Sony to change its mind.
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