Sony pushes forward with ditching discs, despite backlash
The Verge·July 31, 2026
Sony is proceeding with its plan to discontinue physical game disc production despite facing significant backlash from PlayStation fans. The company's chief financial officer, Lin Tao, stated that Sony carefully considered the opposition from its gaming community but has decided to move forward with the plan. According to Tao, the main reason for this decision is the ongoing digitalization of content, which is a major factor in the industry. Sony will cautiously implement this change, marking a significant shift towards digital gaming.
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