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The GrowRich Podcast by Tech Help Canada
Sony's Disc-Free Future Means You'll Own Nothing
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Sony just announced that starting January 2028, all new PlayStation games will be digital only. No more discs. No more physical copies. They say it's what players want. The data tells a different story.
In this episode, we break down Sony's business case (the real numbers behind the shift) and why their "consumer preference" argument doesn't hold up. We cover the ownership problem with examples, including Sony removing access to over 550 purchased movies and TV shows from PlayStation accounts in the same week as the disc announcement.
We also talk about why a "code in a box" isn't a replacement for physical games, how digital-only eliminates the secondary market, and what California's AB 2426 law means for digital purchase disclosures. Plus, we look at how developers, retailers, and game preservation groups are pushing back — and where Nintendo stands in contrast.
This isn't just a PlayStation issue. If you buy anything digitally — games, movies, music, books — this conversation affects you.
📖 Read the full article: https://techhelp.ca/sony-ends-playstation-game-discs/
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