RTE.ie·3 min read·medium
Game over for physical media - a digital-only future for gaming?
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Barry O'Rourke
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Sony has announced it will cease physical disc production for PlayStation games by January 2028, moving to a digital-only distribution model. The decision has sparked significant backlash from gamers concerned about ownership, the loss of the second-hand market, and corporate control over pricing.
Once upon a time, buying a video game was a cultural experience. Inside the box was a treasure trove of goodies: beautiful cover art to marvel at, encyclopaedic game manuals to study, and of course, a pristine disc that promised you hours upon hours of entertainment.
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