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PlayStation killing discs is bad for everyone, whether you care about physical games or not

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July 1, 2026

 PlayStation killing discs is bad for everyone, whether you care about physical games or not
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· Jul 2, 2026

"Long live physical media": Devs and publishers of Baldur's Gate 3, Silksong, and more call Sony's decision to end physical PlayStation games "genuinely heartbreaking"

"Long live physical media": Devs and publishers of Baldur's Gate 3, Silksong, and more call Sony's decision to end physical PlayStation games "genuinely heartbreaking"

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· Jul 1, 2026

PlayStation is ending physical disc production for new games in 2028 as Sony says "general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs"

PlayStation is ending physical disc production for new games in 2028 as Sony says "general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs"

Kotaku

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· Jul 1, 2026

Killing Discs Could Mean More Expensive Games, And Fewer Discounts: ‘This Move Is All About Profitability And Control’

A few more nails in a nail-heavy coffin

Gizmodo

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· Jul 1, 2026

PlayStation Kills Off Future Physical Games

The next PlayStation 6 may not have an optical drive at all.

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· Jul 9, 2026

PlayStation ending physical games is "like Apple removing the CD Drive from its laptops," says analyst: "Not a single person is complaining about it today"

PlayStation ending physical games is "like Apple removing the CD Drive from its laptops," says analyst: "Not a single person is complaining about it today"

Polygon

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· Jul 2, 2026

PS5 fans flock to piracy after news that Sony is ending physical games

Sony's decisions surrounding digital games and media on PlayStation products leads to unintended consequences as fans seek jailbreaking options

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Related coverage for " PlayStation killing discs is bad for everyone, whether you care about physical games or not ": https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ho98fjFoKZx5B8fUtAtzdW.jpg — "Long live physical media": Devs and publishers of Baldur's Gate 3, Silksong, and more call Sony's decision to end physical PlayStation games "genuinely heartbreaking" . https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rPsFZZHBK6mZT7G9AXWhv4.png — PlayStation is ending physical disc production for new games in 2028 as Sony says "general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs" . Kotaku — Killing Discs Could Mean More Expensive Games, And Fewer Discounts: ‘This Move Is All About Profitability And Control’. Gizmodo — PlayStation Kills Off Future Physical Games. https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aFSperWAifMjMjLcLpsNad.jpg — PlayStation ending physical games is "like Apple removing the CD Drive from its laptops," says analyst: "Not a single person is complaining about it today" . Polygon — PS5 fans flock to piracy after news that Sony is ending physical games