PocketGamer.biz Jul 09
The future of Xbox:
The inevitable and long-awaited Xbox layoffs arrived this week. The gaming giant is cutting 3,200 staff over the next year, with 1 ...
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Key FactsSony Ends Physical PlayStation Games by 2028
Jul 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bangkokpost.com
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- Sony will stop producing physical PlayStation game discs from January 2028, shifting fully to digital sales.
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- This decision follows a steep decline in physical sales, which accounted for only 3% of software revenue in 2025.
- The PlayStation Store for legacy systems like PS3 and Vita will close in Thailand by July 2027.
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