3 outlets·4 reports
Sony acknowledges backlash, “cautiously” moves ahead with end of PlayStation discs
ThinkingNews Desk · how this was written
Sony is proceeding with its plan to discontinue the production of physical PlayStation 5 discs, even as it acknowledges and faces consumer backlash. The company says it will continue moving forward with the transition away from disc media, emphasizing a cautious approach while still advancing its shift toward digital distribution.
Written from all 3 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- Ars Technica·Just because a game is on disc doesn’t mean it will work in the future
- The Verge·Sony pushes forward with ditching discs, despite backlash
- Engadget·Sony will move forward with its plans to stop making PS5 discs despite backlash
- Ars Technica·Sony acknowledges backlash, “cautiously” moves ahead with end of PlayStation discs
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