PlayStation killing discs is bad for everyone

INSIDE: PlayStation shutting down PS3 store | Xbox digitizing discs? | Kojima's all-digital fears
Created for selvakumarthangaraj.cinema@blogger.com | Web Version
 
03 July 2026
FOLLOW US X Facebook YouTube YouTube
 
GamesRadar
Upgrade Your Downtime SIGN UP ⋅   SHARE
 
On the Radar
 
GamesRadar+
(Sony)
PlayStation is ending physical disc production for new games in 2028
Sony says "general preference for digital media significantly outpaces physical discs" and it "is a natural direction" for the company.
 
Read More
 
 
 
 
Your Vote
 
Will you be buying GTA 6 at launch?
Yes - 33%
 
No - 67%
 
 
 
 
 
Our Verdict
 
GamesRadar+
(Kojima Productions)
PlayStation killing discs is bad for everyone, whether you care about physical games or not
A discless future for Sony and PS5 is a dark one for us all.
 
Read the Opinion
 
 
 
 
Free eBooks and Resources
 
Complimentary downloads brought to you by our sponsors
 
 
How Technology Can help You Get a Good Night's Sleep
 
 
Ten Traits Of Successful People
 
 
8-Step Guide: How to Overcome Laziness and Start taking Action
 
 
100 Motivational Quotes That Will Inspire You to Succeed
 
 
 
 
Need to Know
 
GamesRadar+
(Rockstar)
Downloading GTA 6 with the "hope it'll run in 50 years is not a preservation solution," Video Game History Foundation says
 
Read More
 
GamesRadar+
(Sony)
Sony apparently wants to escape the reputation that "PlayStation equals the living room" by selling monitors and speakers
 
Read More
 
GamesRadar+
(Future)
Xbox is reportedly testing a feature to digitize physical game collections
 
Read More
 
GamesRadar+
(Sony)
PlayStation Store on PS3 and Vita to shut down 5 years after Sony first decided against it
 
Read More
 
 
 
 
You May Like
 
GamesRadar+
(Team Cherry)
Devs and publishers of Baldur's Gate 3, Silksong, and more call Sony's decision to end physical PlayStation games "genuinely heartbreaking"
Getting a physical PlayStation game was a huge milestone for many.
 
Read More
 
GamesRadar+
(Sony)
Just one generation ago, PlayStation couldn't shut up about how great physical games are
I guess we can't really keep it forever, huh?
 
Read More
 
GamesRadar+
(Konami)
Hideo Kojima's fears resurface as PlayStation ends physical games
"Eventually, even digital data will no longer be owned by individuals on their own initiative," Kojima previously shared.
 
Read More
 
GamesRadar+
(Sony)
As PlayStation kills discs, former Blizzard boss says "we can't live in a world of fear if our games will work in the future or not"
"You need to establish a digital promise for consumers," says Mike Ybarra.
 
Read More
 
 
GamesRadar+ is more than just video games. Take a look at our other epic weekly newsletters for even more from the GamesRadar+ team.
Sign Up
 
 
Future Follow GamesRadar+ X Facebook YouTube YouTube
Contact Us: Feedback | Advertise
Sign Up | Update Profile | Unsubscribe
Privacy Policy | Cookies Policy | Terms and Conditions
When you purchase through links in our content, we may earn an affiliate commission.
 
© Future Publishing Limited. Reg No. 2008885 England.
Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA.