With the end of physical media in sight, gamers have had enough
Summary
Sony will stop making physical game discs for PlayStation consoles starting in January 2028. In response, some PlayStation 5 users are protesting by avoiding gaming on their consoles for a week to show their disagreement with this move toward all-digital game releases.Key Facts
- Sony plans to end the production of physical game discs in January 2028.
- After 2028, PlayStation games will only be sold in digital form.
- PlayStation 5 owners are encouraged to not play or download games from August 23 to 30 as a form of protest.
- Sony sent a mass email reminding users that game software is licensed, not sold, highlighting restrictions on use.
- There is a history of mistrust between game players and game publishers.
- Other gaming industry issues include boycotts over political or social reasons involving companies like Microsoft and Electronic Arts.
- Gamers can still play physical discs on their current consoles or choose alternative options like retro gaming devices or PC gaming.
- Retro gaming options include buying old consoles, using mini computers like Raspberry Pi with emulators, or dedicated retro handheld devices.
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