End of an era: Sony's steps that will dramatically affect PlayStation

Sony is discontinuing the production of discs for PlayStation 5 games starting in 2028 and ending production of its last Blu-ray player in Japan. The article examines the implications for gamers and home cinema enthusiasts, raising questions about the disc drive in the future PlayStation 6.

Sony has announced significant steps marking a transition to a fully digital future, with the cessation of disc production for PlayStation 5 games starting January 2028 and the end of production of its last dedicated Blu-ray player in Japan. The article explains that existing discs will continue to work, but new titles will only be available in the digital store. Regarding the PlayStation 6, there is no official answer, but rumors suggest the possibility of an external disc drive that can be purchased separately, similar to the PS5 Slim model. The article notes that companies like Samsung and LG have already exited the Blu-ray player market, leaving Panasonic as the last major manufacturer in the field. The move is presented as a continuation of a trend where streaming convenience is overtaking physical media quality.