Could a Disc-Free PlayStation Actually Lower Game Prices?

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By EditorDavidAug 16, 2026, 2:42 pm100 ptsTrending
"As Sony soldiers ahead with their plans to end hard copies for new PlayStation games, players are fearing a future which will force them to pay more and own less," writes Kotaku. What will prices do in a world with no physical copies to share or sell? One former Square Enix executive speculates this could…

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