Sony's Decision To Ditch Discs Was Practically Inevitable, Data Shows

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By BeauHDJul 23, 2026, 3:00 pm90 ptsTrending
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Many gamers have been lamenting Sony's recently announced decision to halt sales of physical game discs in 2028. However, new data revealed by Circana analyst Mat Piscatella highlights how years of stark economic trends helped lead Sony to that decision. In…

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