Low physical PlayStation sales reported amid disc plans

New data indicates just seven PlayStation games have sold more than 100,000 physical copies in the US this year. The figures reflect trends in one of the industry's largest markets.

Analyst Mat Piscatella from Circana shared details from the company's Retail Tracking Service. Only two PlayStation games exceeded 10,000 physical sales in the US for the week ending July 11. Year to date, the total stands at seven titles above 100,000 units.

The data follows Sony's announcement to cease physical disc production in January 2028. Online criticism has targeted the company and developers, including comments on Insomniac's Wolverine trailer.

Sony has shown no sign of changing its approach. The European Union and other entities have no authority to intervene in the company's format decisions.

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Sony to end physical PlayStation game disc production in 2028

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Sony announced it will stop manufacturing physical discs for all new PlayStation games starting January 2028. New titles will be available only in digital formats through the PlayStation Store and retailers. The move has sparked widespread online criticism from fans.

Sony announced it will end manufacturing of physical PlayStation discs starting January 2028. The move shifts all future releases to digital formats only. A new report shows physical copies have historically been cheaper than digital store prices.

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Sony announced it will stop producing physical discs for PlayStation games starting in January 2028. The move shifts the platform fully to digital distribution. Industry groups and preservation advocates have expressed strong disappointment over the decision.

Hideo Kojima has expressed sadness over Sony's plan to end production of PlayStation game discs in 2028. The Metal Gear creator spoke at a film festival in Italy about concerns over digital ownership and streaming services. Sony confirmed the move on July 1, with re-orders allowed for games released before the cutoff.

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Anger over Sony's plan to drop physical discs for the PlayStation 6 has continued to spread on social media. Posts from the official PlayStation account promoting unrelated games have drawn thousands of negative comments. The backlash shows no sign of easing a week after the initial announcement.

Sony released its fiscal year report earlier this month, revealing expectations of lower PS5 hardware sales due to ongoing memory shortages driven by AI demand. CEO Hiroki Totoki indicated that plans for the next-generation console remain undecided.

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A new cinematic trailer for Marvel's Wolverine has sparked backlash from PlayStation fans upset about Sony's decision to phase out physical discs. The trailer, released by Insomniac Games, has seen its comments section flooded with criticism instead of excitement.

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