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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.
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Sony will cease production of physical game discs for PlayStation, beginning in January 2028. From that date, all new titles from first- and third-party developers will be sold exclusively in digital format. This shift marks the end of disc-based PlayStation game releases.
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Sony announced that it will raise the price of its PlayStation 5 consoles worldwide, effective April 2. The standard PS5 will cost $650, the Digital Edition $600, and the PS5 Pro $900, a price increase of between $100 and $150.
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