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New analyst data reveals a sharp decline in physical PS5 game sales in the US, with only seven titles surpassing 100,000 units sold this year.
Sony's decision to eliminate game discs is sparking a global backlash over consumer rights and the loss of physical media.
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The physical PS5 disc release of Halo: Campaign Evolved faces scrutiny for requiring an mandatory internet download to function.
Sony is facing an anti-trust complaint in Mexico and widespread consumer backlash after ending physical media for PlayStation.
The decline of physical media and gaming discs is triggering consumer choice concerns and international antitrust legal action.
A petition surpassing 220,000 signatures challenges Sony's shift away from physical media as the company faces a $457 million lawsuit.
Xbox is reportedly considering a 'disc-to-digital' transition for its Project Helix to attract gamers shifting away from physical media.
Microsoft confirms Halo: Campaign Evolved will feature a physical disc version to provide collectors with tangible items.
Sony responds to widespread backlash over its shift toward digital-only PlayStation media with clarifications on physical disc support.
Sony's decision to phase out physical PlayStation games has sparked a wave of controversy and nostalgia.
Sony will end the production of physical discs for new PlayStation games in January 2028, signaling a full shift toward digital-only releases.
The announcement of Grand Theft Auto VI's release date and pricing has sparked a backlash over the apparent lack of physical media options.
The announcement of Grand Theft Auto VI pre-orders has sparked debate over the decline of physical game media.