PlayStation just struck a hammer blow to game preservation
Engadget · 7 min read · policy
Sony will stop manufacturing disc-based PlayStation games starting January 2028 and is shuttering PS3 and PlayStation Vita digital storefronts. The company cited consumer preference for digital purchases, which accounted for 85% of PS4/PS5 sales in Q4 2026.
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