Furious PS5 Players Unplug Their Consoles in Protest as Blackout Gets Underway
PlayStation 5 owners are protesting Sony's move to end physical game production.
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Sony's announcement that it will end physical game production for the PlayStation 5 sparked immediate backlash. A group of players organized a one-week blackout, urging others to unplug their consoles or log out of the PlayStation Network from August 23 to 30.
The protest, dubbed the #PSBlackout, gained traction quickly. Sony had reminded players that their digital games are licensed, not sold.
The blackout event is running worldwide.
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Who reported it (6)
- Sony Reminds PS5 Owners Their Digital Games Are Licensed, Not Sold Push Square · 1d ago
- Group plans one-week PlayStation blackout to protest Sony’s plan to end physical game production — calls for players to turn off their consoles or log out of PSN from August 23 to 30 Tom's Hardware · 1d ago
- PS5's 2026 Games Are Almost $200 Cheaper If Bought Physically TheGamer · 1d ago
- The PlayStation Blackout benchmarks event will run from August 23rd to 30th worldwide. GameGPU · 1d ago
- #PSBlackout Protest Kicks Off: PS5 Fans Unplug Consoles Over Disc Cutoff GamesReviews.com · 1d ago
- Furious PS5 Players Unplug Their Consoles in Protest as Blackout Gets Underway Push Square · 1d ago
The obvious questions
What is the #PSBlackout?
The #PSBlackout is a protest organized by PlayStation 5 owners against Sony's decision to end physical game production. It involves players unplugging their consoles or logging out of the PlayStation Network from August 23 to 30.
Why are PS5 owners protesting?
PS5 owners are protesting because Sony announced it will end physical game production. Many players prefer physical games due to their lower cost and other advantages.
How long is the #PSBlackout protest scheduled to last?
The #PSBlackout protest is scheduled to last one week, from August 23 to 30.
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