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Former PlayStation executive comments on Sony's 2028 physical disc phase-out
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida shared his perspective on Sony's decision to stop producing physical game discs starting in 2028, acknowledging concerns while questioning the scale of impact.
Key points
- Sony announced plans to cease production of PlayStation game discs starting in 2028.
- Former PlayStation boss Shuhei Yoshida questioned if the move was 'such a big issue' given modern gaming practices.
- Yoshida acknowledged concerns about the impact on used game markets and physical collectors.
- The decision has sparked significant backlash from some gamers and developers.
- Yoshida noted many games already require downloads and patches regardless of physical media.
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