If PlayStation kills physical media, it should "get rid of the hardware" too, says the creator of popular RPG series Disgaea
Sony's decision to scrap PlayStation discs sparks debate among gaming industry leaders
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The brief
Sony's move to eliminate physical discs from PlayStation consoles has ignited discussions within the gaming community. The company's decision threatens the $7 billion resale market for used games. Coverage from CNBC, Video Games Chronicle, IGN, and Eurogamer.net highlights the potential impact on gaming conventions and industry dynamics.
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has downplayed the disruption, suggesting that cheaper consoles without disc drives could be a positive outcome. Meanwhile, the creator of the popular RPG series Disgaea has called for Sony to reconsider the hardware itself if physical media is phased out. The next steps for Sony and the gaming industry remain unclear.
Industry leaders and gamers alike will be watching for further developments in console design and the potential shift towards fully digital gaming experiences.
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Quick answers
What is the potential impact of Sony's decision to scrap PlayStation discs?
Sony's move threatens the $7 billion resale market for used games and could lead to cheaper consoles without disc drives.
How have industry leaders responded to Sony's decision?
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has suggested that the change could have upsides, while the creator of the Disgaea series has called for a re-evaluation of PlayStation hardware.
Which outlets are covering this trend?
Coverage is available from CNBC, Video Games Chronicle, IGN, and Eurogamer.net.
Coverage (4)
- Sony’s 'ironic' PlayStation disc decision upends gamer conventions and threatens a $7 billion resale market CNBC · 20h ago
- Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot says Sony scrapping discs won’t disturb the industry too much Video Games Chronicle · 20h ago
- PlayStation Killing Discs Has Upsides, Ubisoft Boss Yves Guillemot Says, Pointing to Cheaper Consoles Without Disc Drives IGN · 20h ago
- If PlayStation kills physical media, it should "get rid of the hardware" too, says the creator of popular RPG series Disgaea Eurogamer.net · 20h ago
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