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Part of situation: Sony disc phase-out and PS6 hardware strategy backlash (55 clusters)

Sony to end PlayStation physical game discs by 2028

Sony PlayStation physical disc discontinuation digital‑only games micro‑lens factory

Sony Interactive Entertainment announced that, beginning January 1 2028, all new PlayStation titles will be released only as digital downloads. The company said physical discs now represent less than 5 % of software sales and the move reflects shifting consumer preferences toward online distribution.

The decision has sparked widespread criticism from gamers, retailers and consumer‑rights groups. Players fear loss of ownership, resale and the ability to preserve collections, and many have called for cancellations of PlayStation Plus subscriptions as a protest. Retailers warn the change could undermine the second‑hand market and increase Sony’s control over pricing and distribution.

In Brazil, parliamentarian Erika Hilton filed a complaint with the National Consumer Secretariat, questioning the legality of selling disc‑compatible consoles while ending disc production and raising concerns about higher prices and digital‑only licensing.

Sony also revealed that its disc‑manufacturing plant in Salzburg, Austria will be repurposed to produce optical micro‑lenses for cameras, VR headsets and medical devices, with an investment of about €30 million. The company assures that existing physical titles and games released before the 2028 cutoff will continue to be supported.

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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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Millions of PlayStation owners face game-changing console update, and players are NOT happy [www.gbnews.com]
about 2 months ago
Dal 2028 niente più dischi su PlayStation [www.zerounotv.it]
about 2 months ago
Zamek z cyfrowego piasku. Decyzja Sony obnaża kłamstwo o posiadaniu gier [next.gazeta.pl]
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
Jogadores cancelam PS Plus em protesto contra fim dos jogos físicos no PlayStation [gamehall.com.br]
about 2 months ago
Sony makes major PlayStation announcement that could change gaming forever - Daily news Update [dailynewsupdate.net]
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
Sony anuncia el fin de los juegos físicos para consolas PlayStation a partir de enero de 2028: apostará por lo digital [www.diarioestrategia.cl]
about 2 months ago
Sonic Frontiers chega ao Nintendo Switch 2 - LeiaJá [www.leiaja.com]
about 2 months ago
Petição pede que a Sony mantenha os discos do PlayStation [criticalhits.com.br]
about 2 months ago
Headlines | PlayStation to Stop Making Physical Discs [playday.one]
about 2 months ago
Xbox volgt PlayStation met digital-only, komen met Disc2Digital? [www.gamed.nl]
about 2 months ago
You Own Nothing: Sony Is Killing Physical PlayStation Discs [zhiphopcleveland.com]
about 2 months ago
That Old Hideo Kojima Tweet About Losing Digital Ownership Just Aged Perfectly - GameRiv [gameriv.com]
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
Domino's Pizza goza novamente com a PlayStation [www.eurogamer.pt]
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
PlayStation’s Physical Media-Free Future Isn’t Just Concerning, It’s Offensive [pk.ign.com]
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
PlayStation verso l’addio ai dischi fisici dal 2028 - Radio Globo [radioglobo.it]
about 2 months ago
PlayStation oyunlarında kutulu dönem bitiyor: Sony resmi tarihi açıkladı [www.gzt.com]
about 2 months ago
Kolejne 2 gry za darmo w Epic Games Storze. Sprawdźcie klasyczną przygodówkę oraz sequel beat ’em upa w stylu anime [cdaction.pl]
about 2 months ago
Aikakauden loppu: PlayStation lopettaa fyysisten pelilevyjen valmistamisen [www.tivi.fi]
about 2 months ago
Sony decide matar al formato físico en 2028 [www.desconsolados.com]
about 2 months ago