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Sony Ends Physical Game Discs for PlayStation Consoles Starting 2028
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Mako · 4 hours ago
What happened
Sony will stop producing physical game discs for PlayStation consoles starting January 2028, shifting entirely to digital distribution to match consumer trends. Existing disc games and consoles will remain supported, but all new releases will be digital-only, impacting the gaming market and resale practices.
- 01Sony ends physical game disc production for PlayStation from January 2028.
- 02All new PlayStation games will be digital-only via PlayStation Store or download codes.
- 03Existing discs and consoles will still be supported through 2027 and beyond.
- 04Sony will sell digital download codes in physical stores to maintain retail presence.
- 05The move reflects gamers' shift to online purchases and digital consumption.
- 06Industry experts expect Microsoft may follow Sony's digital-only approach soon.
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