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Sony faces backlash over ending physical game discs
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Sony announced on July 1 that it will stop manufacturing physical discs for new PlayStation games starting in January 2028. The decision has sparked widespread criticism online and prompted a petition with over 170,000 signatures. Players have also reported receiving discount offers while attempting to cancel PlayStation Plus subscriptions in protest.
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.
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Sony has announced it will stop producing physical video game discs for PlayStation starting in January 2028. The move has prompted reactions from collectors, industry experts and developers concerned about ownership and community impacts.