Sony promoting vinyl player enrages critics opposing end of physical PS5 game discs
Sony faces backlash for promoting a new vinyl turntable while reportedly planning to phase out physical discs for PlayStation 5 games.
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The brief
Sony is drawing criticism from PlayStation users following the promotion of its LX3 turntable. The controversy stems from a perceived contradiction: the company is marketing a physical audio medium while moving toward a digital-only future for PS5 games.
Coverage from Insider Gaming, Push Square, and Notebookcheck emphasizes the negative reaction from fans, with Push Square describing the marketing as tone-deaf. Meanwhile, TechRadar focuses on the hardware, reviewing the PS-LX3BT as a competent entry-level turntable that suffers from a significant price problem.
Future developments depend on Sony's response to the criticism and the formal execution of its plans to ditch physical game discs.
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Quick answers
What product is Sony promoting?
Sony is promoting the LX3 (or PS-LX3BT) turntable.
Why are PlayStation fans angry?
Fans are critical of the company promoting vinyl records amid plans to end physical game discs for the PS5.
How is the turntable's performance rated?
According to TechRadar, the device is a competent entry-level turntable, though it has a major price problem.
Coverage (5)
- Sony’s LX3 Turntable Ad Draws Criticism From PlayStation Users Insider Gaming · 19h ago
- 'The Way It Was Meant to Be Heard': Tone-Deaf Sony Pushes Vinyl Turntable After Killing Physical Games Push Square · 19h ago
- PlayStation Fans Critical Of Sony's New Release Amid Plans To Ditch Discs TheGamer · 19h ago
- Sony PS-LX3BT review: a competent entry-level turntable with a major price problem TechRadar · 19h ago
- Sony promoting vinyl player enrages critics opposing end of physical PS5 game discs Notebookcheck · 19h ago
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