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Sony to end physical PlayStation game discs for new releases starting in 2028
By KRIV at FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Sony is ending production of physical discs for all new PlayStation game releases beginning in January 2028, marking a significant step in the gaming industry's ongoing transition to digital distribution.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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