"Don't Kill the Disc": Petition Against Sony PS5 and PS6 Digital Media Plans Reaches 120,000 Signatures
A growing petition against Sony's shift toward disc-free gaming consoles reaches 170,000 signatures amid ongoing legal and market pressure.
Quick answers
How many signatures has the petition received?
The petition has surpassed 170,000 signatures.
What is the status of the legal action against Sony?
A lawsuit involving €400 million is currently escalating.
Are there any incentives currently offered to PlayStation users?
PlayStation Plus is offering a 50% discount to users who choose to quit the service.
The brief
Public opposition to Sony’s digital-only media strategy is intensifying, with a "Don't Kill the Disc" petition garnering over 170,000 signatures. The movement responds to company plans concerning PS5 and PS6 media formats.
Coverage from Eurogamer.net, Digital Foundry, and The Atlantic centers on the potential removal of physical media, while Wccftech reports on a €400 million lawsuit and concerns regarding corporate pricing control. Yahoo notes that Sony is currently offering a 50% discount to users canceling PlayStation Plus subscriptions.
Future developments hinge on the progress of the reported €400 million lawsuit and the finality of the company's stated plans for 2028. Further updates regarding hardware availability and the impact of the petition remain forthcoming.
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Sources (6)
- PlayStation Plus Offers Rare 50% Discount to Users Quitting Yahoo · 47d ago
- The petition against Sony's decision to kill PlayStation physical discs has over 170,000 signatures Eurogamer.net · 47d ago
- Sony’s Disc-Free 2028 Plan Hands it Total Price Control, Dutch Group Warns in Exclusive Wccftech Statement as €400M Lawsuit Escalates Wccftech · 48d ago
- The End of Discs The Atlantic · 48d ago
- "Don't Kill the Disc": Petition Against Sony PS5 and PS6 Digital Media Plans Reaches 150,000 Signatures Digital Foundry · 48d ago
- Windows 10 lives on while Sony cuts discs and Surface Go hardware ends Windows Central · 48d ago broke it first
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