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Sony Begins Transforming PlayStation Disc Factory as Physical Game Production Ends by 2028

Sony starts converting its PlayStation disc factory in Austria as it prepares to end physical game disc production by January 2028.

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Sony reportedly already has another use for its disc factory after announcing end of physical PlayStation games

Sony has apparently already invested heavily into the planned changeover

GamesRadar

PlayStation's disc-less future could "heavily influence" Xbox and Nintendo's approach to physical games, former Sony boss says, calling the decision "dramatic"

Shawn Layden speaks on Sony's controversial all-digital plans

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VPN brands troll the gaming industry's digital-only push with fake physical services

Proton, Windscribe, and PureVPN are poking fun at the gaming industry's push toward a digital-only future with hilarious announcements of "fully physical" privacy services, reigniting the debate over digital ownership.

TechRadar

End of an era — the historic PlayStation factory that manufactured 24 billion gaming discs is already being turned into a micro-optics lab, just days after Sony announced its digital push

Sony is losing no time in figuring out what's next for its massive disc-making plant in Thalgau, Austria.

TechRadar

'Corporate Greed': Gamers Livid as PlayStation Ends Physical Game Discs in 2028

Sony will cease production of physical game discs for new releases by 2028, sparking outrage among PlayStation fans concerned about ownership and pricing of digital games.

International Business Times UK

Sony almost released a battery-powered PS1 inside a DualShock controller, but it was cancelled due to royalty disputes with itself

Legendary game developer Brian 'Biscuit' Watson says he worked on a PS1 plug-and-play console built into a DualShock controller, but it was ultimately canceled.

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PlayStation 6 Could Cost Over $900 to Build, Fueling $1,000 Launch Price Predictions

The PlayStation 6 could face a steep launch price near $1,000, driven by rising component costs, sparking debate over affordability and market timing.

International Business Times UK

Ex-PlayStation boss calls Sony's plan to kill physical disc production 'fairly dramatic' and remembers a time when 'digital sales were zero percent because we didn't have a digital market'

Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden says Sony's decision to scrap physical discs is 'fairly dramatic' and thinks this means the PS6 won't have a disc drive.

TechRadar

Does anyone actually want new consoles?

Opinion | We are paying more for less and physical games are underwater

GamesRadar

Square Enix doesn't promise to keep games playable forever, but it will "continue to create pathways" for fans to enjoy them "even after service has ended"

Cutscenes will continue to be available on YouTube, it seems

GamesRadar

"Video games are not mere merchandise; they are cultural assets, and the law in force must apply to them" — French presidential candidate chimes in on Sony's controversial decision to kill off physical gaming media

Sony's recent announcement to halt physical PlayStation disc production and Grand Theft Auto 6 being digital-only have caught the attention of Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a man running for President of France. Needless to say, he's not happy about the situation and vows to support gamers' rights

Windows Central

KFC and Domino's Roast Sony's Plan To Ditch Physical Games: Offers 'PNG Chicken' and 'Digital Pizza'

Sony's decision to make PlayStation digital-only by 2028 has ignited backlash from gamers and brands. KFC and Domino's didn't hold back either.

International Business Times UK

As PlayStation backs out of physical games, Halo: Campaign Evolved proves they aren't dead, all while reviving "Machinima"

Halo Studios has confirmed that physical copies of Halo: Campaign Evolved on Xbox and PlayStation will include a game disc, while also revealing a new Machinima mode that offers powerful creative tools despite the absence of Theatre mode.

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Beeple's response to the PlayStation disc controversy sparks more debate

The artist has a dystopian vision of the end of physical media.

GTA VI just started something that nobody asked for –or truly wants

A download code only? Sony PlayStation to axe physical discs

Tom’s Guide

Steam Machine vs. PS5 Pro — there’s a clear winner (for most gamers)

Is the $899 PS5 Pro a better value than the $1,049 Steam Machine? We look at the pros and cons of each platform to determine which offers more.

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PlayStation Disc Petition Is Now Growing As Fans Want to Keep Physical Games In the Future

A new petition rallying for Sony to keep PlayStation's disc is now significantly growing online after the company's announcement.

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'Call of Duty: Black Ops 2' Weapons Meta Remains the Same on PS5 Re-Release

Call of Duty's Black Ops 2 re-release on the PlayStation will still see the same weapons meta as the old game.

Tom’s Guide

'The average person expects something marketed as a physical copy of something to be physical': Stop Killing Games on PlayStation killing discs

We spoke with Stop Killing Games to get their take on Sony's announcement that it will no longer produce discs for new games starting in 2028.

Destructoid

France’s left-wing presidential candidate has opinions on GTA 6 and the discless PlayStation fiasco

Hey, all votes matter.

Windows Central

Sony’s decision to retire physical PlayStation discs sparked a wave of industry reactions — from jokes to outright disappointment

Sony has recently made the controversial decision to halt physical PlayStation disc production going forward in 2027, and various companies have responded with hilarious satire while committing to support gamers who prefer physical media.

GamesRadar

Former PlayStation boss warns Sony won't be able to replicate a key factor to the PS2's success "in the current generation" due to hardware costs

Times have definitely changed

TechRadar

'I will quit buying games' — Sony is killing physical discs in 2028 and now unhappy fans are concerned about what it means for game ownership

Sony's plan to stop producing physical discs by 2028 has spawned an overwhelmingly negative reaction from PlayStation fans.

International Business Times UK

Will PlayStation 6 Be Cheaper? Analyst Says Sony Could Ax the Disc Drive on Standard PS6

Sony plans to end physical disc production for PlayStation games by 2028, suggesting the PlayStation 6 may launch without a disc drive, potentially reducing costs and aligning with digital trends.

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