RIP bargain bin: The price impact of Sony's disc-free PlayStation plan
Summary
Sony plans to stop making physical PlayStation discs by 2028, which will end the market for used games sold on discs. An analysis found that used discs are usually cheaper than digital downloads when there is no sale. However, during frequent PlayStation Store sales, digital downloads can be cheaper than used discs.Key Facts
- Sony will stop producing PlayStation physical game discs in 2028.
- Used discs often cost less than digital copies at regular prices.
- PlayStation Store sales offer discounts of 40% to 80% off digital game prices.
- During sales, digital downloads can be cheaper than used discs for many popular games.
- Some older games still sell digitally near their original launch price of about $60.
- Used discs can sometimes be found for about $10 at stores like GameStop.
- The analysis included checking prices on Amazon, GameStop, eBay, and the PlayStation Store.
- Digital game prices without sales are often higher than used disc prices.
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