Sony Goes All-Digital: PlayStation Physical Discs Ending by 2028

Sony has announced a strategic shift toward complete digital distribution, phasing out physical PlayStation disc production by January 2028. The decision carries significant economic implications for the used game market and player-to-player sales, valued at $7.2 billion globally. The announcement has sparked widespread backlash from gamers who prefer owning physical copies and reselling titles. Industry analysts warn the transition could devastate the secondary market entirely, reducing consumer choice and undermining the economic viability of investing in physical game libraries long-term.