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Sony's Disc-Free PlayStation Will Impact Low-Income Gamers
Experts predict that Sony's decision to stop producing physical game discs from 2028 will disproportionately affect low-income players. In much of Africa, digital-only gaming means breaking Sony's rules, leading to a loss of access to discounted used games. This could exacerbate the already rising cost of being a gamer, with Sony raising PS5 prices in March and the next Xbox generation expected to cost up to $1,800. UK advocacy group Gamer's Voice and African games industry expert Isa Muhammad stress the negative impact this will have on lower-income gamers who rely on the second-hand games market for affordability.