# Sony Says It's Not Backing Down From Ending PlayStation Discs

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-31 10:29 UTC · Category: Technology · Sources: 4 · Current Velocity: 2

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| How-To Geek | I tried boycotting Sony over physical media, but it's harder than it sounds | 2026-08-02 14:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxPNTg3V3BpYzZNSy1kdEItRDNwZGluZ3dNYldfUG9TN2tIY09mNUY1UzVuRC15SEwzcjhJMFNGY2tFR1cxOWhPN29VS1JrZ2ZjQnNDc1VLM1NvajRiTjBDTXRabEtxNWNhaDd1bGFkVXRhOS1qcV9oVFVwNHo4NzRlbkRXbDZXQXdBYzlpbGs1ZHZXdFU3S2RfVnh6QTJkbjM1LVE?oc=5) |
| Insider Gaming | PlayStation Petition Loses Steam Even As Sony Doubles Down on Disc Decision | 2026-08-02 14:29 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiigFBVV95cUxOdjVSdjNnR2FNb1BzZUZMZHRtVTFlbENFMy14b0JlbE1VZHJ3MzE1RUVkcFMzTU4wVGRnMU1TMFY5VDBlQUgwVHdQV0tBUGxGWmo0WWR0QmUwUjhmMDVhazZzMXVER2d3YTFYN0VfcWU1SGZhTEFmVTJENEVHc0NFcmlDT3pJbnZkMVE?oc=5) |
| Video Games Chronicle | Sony says it’s been talking to retailers about its disc-free future, suggests US retailers may still sell codes in a box | 2026-07-31 08:12 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi8gFBVV95cUxNeER0azAyWEF6XzMwUXpoYk1RLWFvZzN3bWNpdEkyc1h0dVpSOGZIMm41YllFVWZKS1oxS0Y1d3dOR0lGcnVReUFkcllCRkduOHRvR2dXMF9KdU5uUVZKbHpESmV5MXR0Snp0YWxndTdBc1gyV2l6LXJRdDN1SmUtLV83cW5jemdfYk9QYnU4TVZkZnZnQWdya0U3amgzbWNsdVgwWWo1Ynh3ZkExNlRuak1UVDl2b1gzRTcwVmJoMHROY3FVdUJNVXZRYmYtMmVCMk4ySDZzbC1tNkJOQnJOTmc2T2pYMjVrWTNRQ3hjQ2lOUQ?oc=5) |
| kotaku.com | Sony Says It's Not Backing Down From Ending PlayStation Discs | 2026-07-31 08:12 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3gFBVV95cUxOREJQOU5lMWFfYjFSbFBkMGNXQTFGZTZWcHltOFhWVkVjZllwYXhfRVFtamN4OUgwamN2MzRNVnAwRHQtS3RUaXAtSHR5cDhOeThpSFBUQ2xFZlpCYU5kOVR3dUdHdGNfdjJRSmFLTVMzRDViR3BXWnJQZU1YV0U3OGFybF93T0Y5X0pmOHFCcjR4dVB4NkNjMkI1S0treGJldXM5RkplUmd4djVBRkotLWZjdVktTExxMzhOWHN1d3E5d2pjR1NoZ0ZYcHBmdGJaeFpDa3pWQnE5cmthRGc?oc=5) |

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