Former Square Enix Exec Says Disc-Free Games Will Lower Prices
A former Square Enix executive claims that the shift to disc-free games will lead to lower prices.
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The story so far
The manufacturing process and cost per copy of PS5 and Xbox discs have been partially revealed. This follows a broader industry trend towards digital-only game distribution.
The former Square Enix executive's statement comes amid ongoing discussions about the future of physical game media. The executive argues that eliminating discs will reduce production costs, potentially leading to lower prices on digital game stores.
The small print on PS5 boxes confirms Sony's commitment to a digital-only future. This shift has sparked debate about the long-term implications for gamers, with some outlets suggesting that the decline of physical games could have unforeseen costs.
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The reporting (7)
- Sony’s physical game phase-out may help make the PS6 price more feasible DLCompare.com · 1d ago
- Discs will become relics of the past as gaming goes digital futurefive.com.au · 1d ago
- PS5 and Xbox Disc Manufacturing Is an Industrial Secret, but an Investigation Has Revealed Part of the Process and the Cost Per Copy levelup.com · 1d ago
- How the Decline of Physical Games Could Cost Gamers More in the Long Run player.one · 1d ago
- PS5 Box Small Print Confirms No Going Back on Digital-Only Future games.gg · 1d ago
- Sony killing PlayStation discs will make PS Store prices cheaper, former Square Enix financial exec says, and you only need to look at Steam to understand why GamesRadar+ · 1d ago
- Former Square Enix Exec Says Disc-Free Games Will Lower Prices Kotaku · 1d ago
The obvious questions
What does the former Square Enix executive claim about disc-free games?
The former Square Enix executive claims that disc-free games will lower prices.
What does the small print on PS5 boxes confirm?
The small print on PS5 boxes confirms Sony's commitment to a digital-only future.
What has been partially revealed about PS5 and Xbox discs?
The manufacturing process and cost per copy of PS5 and Xbox discs have been partially revealed.
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