PlayStation physical media maintains regional relevance

Data from Ampere Analysis indicates that physical media remains a significant factor in the PlayStation market, despite the dominance of digital sales. While Sony reported a digital download ratio of 78% for the fiscal year ending March 2026, reaching 85% in the fourth quarter, physical sales vary greatly by region and title.

For certain games, physical formats maintain high market shares. For example, sales of Astro Bot reached 68% in France, 60% in Australia, and 51% in the United Kingdom. In other markets, physical sales were lower, such as 46% in Japan, 45% in Canada, and 35% in the United States.