PlayStation to end disc manufacturing by 2028 and shift to digital
PlayStation will stop manufacturing physical game discs by 2028, moving toward an all-digital future according to recent industry reports.
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Sony settles antitrust lawsuit and defends digital game ownership
Sony settles digital monopoly lawsuit for $7.85 million and argues in court that consumers know digital games are licensed, not owned.
Sony faces class-action lawsuit over digital ownership terms
Sony defends digital game licensing in a California class-action lawsuit and shifts its PlayStation business focus toward monetizing 125 million users.
Sony launches PS5 Live TV service while defending digital licenses
Sony launches free ad-supported Live TV on PS5 while defending digital game ownership policies in recent court filings.
Sony faces publisher backlash and lawsuits over digital-only future
Sony faces publisher backlash and legal challenges over digital game ownership, alongside hardware discounts on Sony headphones.
PlayStation September State of Play and digital lawsuit update
PlayStation faces a digital ownership class-action lawsuit while industry insiders report a likely September State of Play showcase.
Xbox announces disc-to-digital tool and next-gen affordability focus
Xbox introduces a disc-to-digital conversion initiative starting August 2026 while addressing component costs and next-generation console affordability.
Sony ends disc production by 2028 and faces ongoing user blackout
Sony confirms physical disc production ends by January 2028 as players launch an indefinite boycott over digital-only ownership terms.
Sony sends terms of service email amid physical media boycott
Sony sparks backlash by emailing PlayStation terms of service amid a fan boycott over the upcoming end of physical game discs in 2028.
Sony ends physical PlayStation media and enforces digital-only by 2028
Sony confirms PlayStation will eliminate all physical media and games by January 2028, moving exclusively to digital-only releases.