ITS OVER Sony Interactive Entertainment to end physical game disc production in January 2028

[Louie]

twintail said:

Louie said:

I don't even know what to say. Can't wrap my head around it yet. I love to buy physical. Do you remember that feeling of buying a new game during the 5th and 6th console generation and not only getting a cool box but also a lovingly crafted manual? It was part of the experience, part of the charm. I understand why manuals got scrapped, but renouncing physical games completely? Still can't wrap my head around it.

You mention the box, but how important is the actual disk in what you're describing? Sony have already stated they'll work with retailers for in-retailer purchases. So possibly they'll do boxes with codes, or something else entirely. Will only know when the PS6 arrives I reckon. 

Considering I try to buy every game that actually matters to me on physical media, the disc or card is quite important to me. Just last week I payed a premium for Star Fox to get the physical version and I'm fine with games being $/€10 more expensive for a (proper) physical version.

Edit: I also bought the physical version of Disney Afternoon Collection for Switch 2 last month, even though it was twice as expensive as the digital version.