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Sony Ends Physical PlayStation Game Discs, Moves Fully to Digital by 2028
How 5 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Mako · 21 hours ago
What happened
Sony will cease producing physical PlayStation game discs starting January 2028, shifting entirely to digital distribution due to rising digital sales and changing consumer preferences. Older PlayStation Store services on PS3 and PS Vita will also be phased out by 2027.
- 01Sony will stop producing physical PlayStation game discs from January 2028.
- 02Digital downloads made up 80% of Sony's software sales in fiscal year 2025.
- 03GameStop closed over 1,300 stores amid declining disc sales.
- 04Microsoft Xbox is testing converting physical games to digital.
- 05Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto 6 launched only as a digital edition.
- 06Sony will shut down PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita by 2027 due to outdated systems.
Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.
Full coverage · 5 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew2 hours ago
Sony Ends Physical PlayStation Game Discs, Moves Fully to Digital by 2028
WallaCenter · Hebrew13 hours ago
Sony Ends Physical PlayStation Game Discs, Moves to Digital-Only Sales by 2028
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