9 sources
Sony Adds Warning Labels to PS5 Boxes About Upcoming End of Physical Discs
Sony has begun placing warning labels on PS5 console boxes to inform consumers that physical disc production will end in January 2028.
Key points
- The labels warn that games will only be available digitally after January 2028.
- Existing physical discs will remain functional after the change.
- The decision to end disc production has sparked significant backlash from gamers.
- Sony confirmed the change earlier and is not reversing its decision.
- The labels appear on new PS5 consoles with disc drives.
9 sources
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