PlayStation’s future will not include physical games, with Sony reportedly ending physical game production in 2028 for first-party and third-party releases. But what does that mean for gamers, collectors, consumers, and the industry? Will games become more expensive? Will the second-hand market disappear? Are players losing more control over the games they buy?
We discuss all of that and more in this episode of Spectator Mode Podcast.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Opening banter and introductions
00:01:07 – PlayStation announcement overview
00:03:07 – Scott opposes digital-only move
00:17:25 – Keith’s PC gamer perspective
00:23:18 – Retail, ownership, and preservation worries
00:31:53 – Broader consequences and final takes
00:38:12 – Closing plugs and outro
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