PlayStation will stop releasing games on discs in 2028
The firm said future games would still be sold in shops, but they would come with a digital code only.
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"It's of huge concern for game conservation and a massive problem for gamers with lower disposable incomes who rely on part-exchanging or loaning games from friends to keep up with the AAA price tags."
— Vikki Blake , Influencer
"Despite digital downloading being the dominant form of buying PlayStation games today, we still see millions and millions of PlayStation games sold as physical goods."
— Christopher Dring , Journalist
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The firm said future games would still be sold in shops, but they would come with a digital code only.
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