Sony confirms end of PlayStation disc sales by 2028

Sony confirms end of PlayStation disc sales by 2028

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Sony announced in Tokyo that new PlayStation games will be sold only digitally from January 2028, adding a warning sticker to PS5 boxes to inform buyers of the upcoming change. The decision, confirmed on 31 July, marks the latest step in the company's shift toward a fully digital catalog.

Earlier in July, Sony reiterated the plan, saying it reflects broader industry digitalization despite fan petitions and criticism. The company later assured that ending disc production would not harm its financial performance, and CFO Lin Tao emphasized that the PS5 will stay cheaper than gaming PCs, citing lower console shipments and rising hardware costs as reasons to focus on digital sales.

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It's Official, PlayStation Is Over As We Know It
It's Official, PlayStation Is Over As We Know It

Comic Book Resources • 08 août 21h15

Sony announced that new PlayStation games will be sold only in digital format starting January 2028, prompting consumer petitions and criticism.

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6 août 2026
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Sony Doubles Down On The Death Of Physical Discs, As New PlayStation 5 Units Come With A Warning Sticker
Sony Doubles Down On The Death Of Physical Discs, As New PlayStation 5 Units Come With A Warning Sticker

Wccftech • 06 août 09h44

Sony placed a notice on PlayStation 5 packaging stating that from January 2028 new games will be sold only digitally, while existing disc titles will remain playable.

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3 août 2026
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Sony Says PS5 Will Still Be More Affordable Than Gaming PCs and Different Enough, Even Without Discs
Sony Says PS5 Will Still Be More Affordable Than Gaming PCs and Different Enough, Even Without Discs

Wccftech • 03 août 09h00

Sony's CFO Lin Tao told investors that the PlayStation 5 will remain more affordable than high-end PCs and will differentiate through curated content and a stable gaming environment, even after disc drives are discontinued.

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2 août 2026
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PlayStation Petition Loses Steam Even As Sony Doubles Down on Disc Decision
PlayStation Petition Loses Steam Even As Sony Doubles Down on Disc Decision

Insider Gaming • 02 août 14h29

Sony reaffirmed its decision to discontinue physical game discs by 2028, while a petition against the move saw rapid early support but slowed considerably thereafter.

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31 juillet 2026
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PlayStation Discs Are the Least of Sony's Problems Right Now
PlayStation Discs Are the Least of Sony's Problems Right Now

Gizmodo • 31 juil. 19h50

Sony reported lower PS5 shipments and plans to shift toward digital sales, emphasizing affordability amid rising hardware costs and high RAM prices.

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Sony Admits It Hears Angry PlayStation Fans on Disc Death, yet Goes Forward and Says the Decision Won't Hurt Business
Sony Admits It Hears Angry PlayStation Fans on Disc Death, yet Goes Forward and Says the Decision Won't Hurt Business

Wccftech • 31 juil. 10h15

Sony said the decision to stop producing physical game discs from 2028 will not harm its financial performance, despite strong opposition from PlayStation fans.

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Sony vows to press on with discless plans, saying "digitalization is progressing" across all media despite heavy protest from players
Sony vows to press on with discless plans, saying "digitalization is progressing" across all media despite heavy protest from players

Eurogamer.net • 31 juil. 09h35

Sony reiterated its decision to discontinue physical game discs for PlayStation, saying the move reflects broader industry digitalization, while acknowledging fan concerns.

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