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Former Square Enix exec suggests digital-only PlayStation could lower game prices
A former Square Enix executive theorized that Sony's move to end PlayStation disc production could lead to lower digital game prices due to increased competition among publishers.
Key points
- Jacob Navok was Square Enix's business development director from 2010 to 2015.
- Navok believes digital-only PlayStation would force publishers into constant price competition.
- Sony plans to end all PlayStation physical disc production by 2028.
- Some analysts question whether Sony's closed storefront would actually lead to lower prices.
4 sources
GamesRadar+Sony killing PlayStation discs will make PS Store prices cheaper, former Square Enix financial exec says, and you only need to look at Steam to understand why
EurogamerKilling PlayStation discs could make PS Store games cheaper, according to a former Square Enix exec
KotakuFormer Square Enix Exec Believes Disc-Free PlayStation Will Drive Game Prices Down
Digital Trends — GamingI’m not buying the idea that killing PlayStation discs will make games cheaper