'They're Really Not Reversing This' — PlayStation 5 Consoles Are Now Reportedly Coming With Warning Stickers Reminding Players That Physical Disc Production Will End
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In a move that has once again sparked backlash within the gaming community, Sony now seems to be placing advisory stickers on PlayStation 5 consoles, warning players that physical games will soon be discontinued.
  • Orion the Elder@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    23 days ago

    Wow, it looks like PlayStation is going to die on this hill.

    For clarification, I’m not expecting the platform to cease to exist because of this. The PS6 is still going to sell millions, but this attitude is a bad look. It’s not going to earn them any respect and Granny won’t be able to buy little Timmy the latest Call of Duty game for Xmas anymore, unless it’s just a code in a case.

    • donk@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      21 days ago

      I’m not so sure. High price, longer crossgen support and no back compat don’t make this a sure success. And it’s not like the PS exclusive train has been laying eggs this generation. I’ve got a 4 and a 5, I’m skipping. Physical isn’t the only reason: multiplayer has been trending back towards PC, single player games have slowed. It all adds up. And It’s not like the Call of Duty or FIFA crowd will migrate while crossgen’s a thing. I don’t think we can count on the $699 PS3 and double Morbius release guys to know what they’re doing.