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Sony's plan to end physical game discs could hurt low‑income gamers, experts say
Sony announced it will stop producing physical game discs starting in 2028. Experts told Decrypt that this shift to digital‑only gaming may price out low‑income players, especially in Africa where many rely on second‑hand disc markets. The PlayStation Store requires reliable internet and often foreign accounts, which are difficult for gamers in countries like Nigeria and Egypt. High download sizes and costly broadband further increase the expense, potentially forcing players to repurchase games if accounts are suspended. Sony and PlayStation did not comment.