Will PlayStation games actually get cheaper once physical discs disappear?

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1. Mon, 10 August 2026

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   • tportal (Croatia)08:02
     Prijeći na potpuno digitalne igre ili ne? Evo što trebate znati

     Dok nas tvrtke za igre guraju u svoju viziju budućnosti, trebali biste znati što to podrazumijeva - posebno jer mogućnosti za fizičku kupnju postaju sve manje

2. Sat, 15 August 2026

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   • Google News - Top Stories16:21first to report
     Will PlayStation games actually get cheaper once physical discs disappear?

     Will PlayStation games actually get cheaper once physical discs disappear? Eurogamer Killing physical discs will make digital games cheaper, according to a former Square Enix exec TweakTown Sony ending PlayStation discs "was always going to happen," says analyst, as the PS6 costing $1,000 would "limit your audience quite significantly" GamesRadar+ PS5 and Xbox Disc Manufacturing Is an Industrial Secret, but an Investigation Has Revealed Part of the Process and the Cost Per Copy levelup.com...

   • Google News - Top Stories17:00
     Former Square Enix Exec Says Disc-Free Games Will Lower Prices

     Former Square Enix Exec Says Disc-Free Games Will Lower Prices Kotaku Killing physical discs will make digital games cheaper, according to a former Square Enix exec TweakTown Sony ending PlayStation discs "was always going to happen," says analyst, as the PS6 costing $1,000 would "limit your audience quite significantly" GamesRadar+ PS5 and Xbox Disc Manufacturing Is an Industrial Secret, but an Investigation Has Revealed Part of the Process and the Cost Per Copy levelup.com Bitter Exit of the...

3. Tue, 18 August 2026

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   • troyrecord.com14:30
     ‘Halo,’ ‘Assassin’s Creed’ and ‘Star Fox’ remakes translate the classics for modern tastes

     Video games won't last forever, so they'll have to be remade like these.

4. Thu, 20 August 2026

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   • gamingbolt.com00:00
     PS6, Project Helix at $1,000 Will Sell 38 Percent Less Than Current-Gen Consoles

     In a new report, Ampere has also predicted that consumer spending will go down by a considerable amount - around $3.4 billion.

5. Mon, 24 August 2026

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   • tportal (Croatia)09:31
     Sony je igrače podsjetio na digitalnu budućnost PlayStationa - na najgori zamisliv način

     Sve igre koje kupujete na PlayStationu više neće biti vaše vlasništvo - dobit ćete pravo na njihovo korištenje koje Sony, u slučaju da tako odluči, može bilo kad ukinuti

6. Tue, 25 August 2026

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   • techdirt.com03:00
     Sony Keeps Getting Punched In The Face Over Going Disc-less In Unrelated Places

     If Sony thought that the outrage over its decision to make the next PlayStation entirely disc-less was going to dissipate quickly, it was wrong. There are actually multiple organic campaigns to pro…

7. Wed, 26 August 2026

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   • bbc.co.uk15:01
     Xbox boss 'thinking about affordability' of next-gen console

     In an exclusive interview with the BBC, Asha Sharma also discusses giving gamers digital versions of games they own.

8. Fri, 28 August 2026

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   • Japan Times23:00
     The data backs Sony’s no-disc future. Gamers are fighting it anyway.

     tk

9. Tue, 1 September 2026

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   • techweez.com09:36
     Sony Tells Court Nobody Really Owns Their PlayStation Games

     Sony has argued in court that digital PlayStation purchases were never ownership, raising questions about trust as the console goes disc-free.

   • 24sata (Croatia)10:58
     Korisnici PlayStationa mogli bi dobiti dio bogate odštete

     PlayStation igrači u SAD-u mogli bi dobiti dio 7,85 mil. dolara nagodbe dok Sony čeka presudu zbog navodnog monopola i viših cijena digitalnih igara

   • Google News - Top Stories17:39
     PlayStation argues "reasonable consumers" already know they don't actually own their digital games

     PlayStation argues "reasonable consumers" already know they don't actually own their digital games Eurogamer.net Sony Is Paying Out $7.85M in PlayStation Store Credit. How to Claim Part of the Settlement cnet.com PlayStation Wants To Prove In Court That You Don't Own Your Digital Games Polygon.com Sony’s Response to Class-Action Lawsuit Sparks Controversy nerdist.com Sony Says You Already Knew Your PlayStation Games Weren’t Yours. Lawsuit Disagrees. Yahoo

10. Wed, 2 September 2026

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    • Google News - Top Stories14:00
      You Might Benefit from a $7.85 Million Payout as PlayStation Settles Anti-Trust Lawsuit

      You Might Benefit from a $7.85 Million Payout as PlayStation Settles Anti-Trust Lawsuit Push Square Sony is telling PlayStation customers they don’t own the digital video games they paid $70 for fortune.com Facing lawsuit, Sony argues it’s already obvious that digital games aren’t owned by consumers gamefile.news Sony lawyers argue that nobody is stupid enough to believe they actually own digital games, because then only one person could buy GTA 6 Yahoo 'Reasonable' Consumers Know They Don't...

11. Wed, 9 September 2026

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    • bgr.com03:47
      Can Sony Brick Your PlayStation 5?

      Sony has earned gamer ire by announcing its exit from physical games, and arguing digital games aren't really "owned," but can they actually brick your console?

    • 24sata (Croatia)07:57
      Playstation ipak neće tako brzo 'ubiti' diskove kao što se mislilo

      Jedan od razloga zbog kojih bi tranzicija tvornice mogla potrajati jest Sonyjeva odluka da, unatoč prestanku proizvodnje novih igara na diskovima od siječnja 2028. godine, i dalje dopusti izdavačima "ponovne narudžbe postojećih PlayStation igara na diskovima".

12. Thu, 17 September 2026

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    • Google News - Top Stories16:00
      Xbox’s clever disc-to-digital feature was 15 years in the making - theverge.com

      Xbox’s clever disc-to-digital feature was 15 years in the making theverge.com Xbox’s Disc to Digital Program Expands with Far Cry, Assassin’s Creed, and Other Ubisoft Titles, but Compatibility Questions Remain levelup.com Xbox’s original disc-to-digital plan was much more wholesome, back in 2011 at least notebookcheck.net

13. Fri, 18 September 2026

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    • gamesradar.com16:47
      As Sony kills physical games, former PlayStation execs recreate now-infamous PS4 game-sharing tutorial, but whoops, there's no disc now

      Now-infamous "PlayStation Used Game Instructional Video" hits different today

14. Tue, 29 September 2026

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    • ign.com15:38
      Sony and Nintendo Should Keep the Current Gen Going for as Long as Possible 'Because People Are Very Happy Using PS5 and Switch 2,' Former PlayStation Exec Says

      Sony and Nintendo need to make their current consoles last as long as possible amid soaring costs, former PlayStation exec Shuhei Yoshida has said.

    • Google News - Top Stories23:45
      Xbox Disc-To-Digital Officially Exits Testing

      Xbox Disc-To-Digital Officially Exits Testing TechPowerUp Xbox Disc to Digital program expands again as SEGA joins a growing list of supported publishers Windows Central [Video] PS6 = RTX 5080 / The Witcher 4 is being rewritten / Don't buy WARDOGS ixbt.games The XBOX program that lets you get a digital license from a game disc is now available to everyone Instant Gaming News Xbox Disc To Digital Is Now Live For Everyone, But You May Need To Force It Through Pure Xbox

15. Wed, 30 September 2026

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    • Google News - Top Stories02:32
      PS5 Pro Shortage Hits Japan As Sony Limits Console Purchases To Active Playstation Users Ahead Of GTA 6

      PS5 Pro Shortage Hits Japan As Sony Limits Console Purchases To Active Playstation Users Ahead Of GTA 6 Kotaku Amid PlayStation 5 Pro Shortages, Sony Implements Lottery System Based on Playtime TechPowerUp Sony implements a 'gamers only' lottery system for buying a PlayStation 5 in Japan TweakTown Sony Anti-Resale Move Might Block Xbox and Nintendo Migration in Japan IMDb PlayStation Officially Introduces New Anti-Scalper Measures ScreenRant

    • trustedreviews.com11:30
      Sony announces a unique system to tackle the PS5 Pro shortage

      Sony is taking an unusual approach to the PS5 Pro shortage in Japan, with buyers now having to prove they've actually been using a PlayStation before they can apply to buy one.

    • gamesradar.com15:42
      As Sony reportedly pulls back from PC ports, former PlayStation boss suggests "platform business is winning the argument" right now, and that "always" wants "something exclusive"

      Shuhei Yoshida suggests Sony's thinking has reverted back to the "older days"

16. Mon, 5 October 2026

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    • nme.com00:40
      PS Plus games for October 2026 have been confirmed

      Essential, Extra and Premium users can claim a trio of titles

17. Sun, 11 October 2026

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    • vgchartz.com00:00
      2026 Europe Sales Comparison Charts Through August - Switch 2 vs PS5 vs Xbox Series vs Switch

      Here we see data representing the sales through to consumers and change in sales performance of the four [...]

18. Mon, 12 October 2026

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    • Google News - Top Stories01:32
      Jailbroken PS5 Plays Real PS2 Discs at 6x Res [2026] - https://tech-insider.org/

      Jailbroken PS5 Plays Real PS2 Discs at 6x Res [2026] https://tech-insider.org/ PS2 Discs Now Load on Jailbroken PS5 Consoles Through PS5SX2 Emulator TechPowerUp PS5 hack delivers native PS2 disc support and 4K upscaling where Sony refused to — after PS2 breakthrough, homebrew dev confirms PS3 disc support is next for PS5 Tom's Hardware Your PS5 can now emulate PS2 games at up to 120 FPS, strings attached Android Authority Modder taught PS5 to run PS2 disc games - PS3 backward compatibility next...

    • vice.com14:27
      Nintendo Physical vs. Digital Games: Company Says It Won’t Abandon Physical Media

      Nintendo says it won’t abandon physical games. Here’s how Switch 2 cartridges, game-key cards, and digital eShop purchases compare.

    • gamesindustry.biz17:58
      Nintendo's Latin America VP says there are no plans to ditch physical games

      Nintendo has no plans to move away from physical games.

    • Google News - Top Stories17:58
      Nintendo's Latin America VP says there are no plans to ditch physical games

      Nintendo's Latin America VP says there are no plans to ditch physical games GamesIndustry.biz Nintendo Confirms No Plans to Ditch Physical Switch 2 Games PCMag Unlike Sony, Nintendo Exec Says Switch 2 Maker Has No Plans To Abandon Physical: 'We Know How Much Fans Enjoy It' Kotaku ‘We know how much the fans like it’: Nintendo says it has ‘no plans’ to ditch physical games, as fans beg Sony to change course Yahoo Tech Nintendo explains how it prices games, including impact of physical vs. digital...

    • phandroid.com20:14
      Nintendo Addresses the Future of Physical Game Media: "We know how much the fans like it as well"

      The Japanese gaming giant has always taken an old-school approach to the industry.

19. Fri, 16 October 2026

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    • gamesradar.com15:31
      Xbox X25 controller pre-orders are back in stock ahead of next week's launch

      Multiple retailers have the translucent green gamepad back on the shelves

20. Mon, 19 October 2026

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    • powerupgaming.co.uk22:22
      Microsoft Turns to Xbox Trade-Ins to Soften Blow of Console Price Hikes

      Microsoft is offering some Xbox owners up to $375 to trade in their consoles, following through on a plan to make used hardware available at lower prices after... Continue reading