Sony is reportedly putting important notice labels on PS5 consoles warning buyers that disc production ends in 2028

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Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:29:18 +0000

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Sony is reportedly notifying consumers of its decision to end physical disc production in less than two years, with new labels on PS5 consoles.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Sony has reportedly started putting labels on PS5 boxes, informing buyers of its plan to end physical
disc production The label allegedly features an "important notice" for consumers Sony's plan comes into effect in January 2028 Sony is reportedly notifying consumers of its decision to end physical disc production in less than two years, with new labels on PS5 consoles.

As VGC reports, X user and content creator Behind the Games posted a photo of what they claim is a new sticker on the back of a PS5 box that alerts buyers of its plan to end the production of game discs by January 2028. "IMPORTANT NOTICE: From Jan. 2028, newly released games on PlayStation will be available for purchase on PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital format only," the message allegedly reads. "Discs for games released before Jan. 2028 can continue to be played on this console." Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

Behind the Games added that the photo is not theirs but from a "trusted source," but it's important to mention that the label hasn't been verified just yet. Ya estn empezando a llegar remesas de consolas PS5 a las tiendas con este mensaje en la caja:AVISO IMPORTANTE: A partir de enero de 2028, los nuevos lanzamientos de juegos para PlayStation estarn disponibles para su compra en PlayStation Store y a travs de minoristas
pic.twitter.com/E7dpJSnFb2 August 5, 2026 Sony shared its plan last month and received overwhelming backlash from PlayStation fans. Organizations like the Entertainment Retailers Association (ERA) have also condemned the plan , calling it "a triumph of corporate convenience over consumer choice." You may like 'I will quit buying games' Sony is killing physical discs in 2028 and now unhappy fans are concerned about what it means for game ownership
Analysts say that 'digital is just too lucrative' for Sony and that PlayStation 'will not reverse' its decision to end physical disc production even in the face of fans cancelling PS Plus subscriptions Analysts say Sony's digital-only plan 'almost certainly guarantees that the PS6 wont arrive until 2028 at the earliest' and won't have a disc drive

After remaining silent against the pushback for weeks, Sony CFO Lin Tao addressed the situation during the company's Q1 2026 earnings announcement, confirming that it is "cautiously" moving forward with its decision (via IGN ).

"There are various reasons we made this decision, the biggest being that digitalisation of contents overall has been progressing, thats the big
factor. Its not just for PlayStation, but for all kinds of content, digitalisation is progressing," Tao said. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

"And so, when we think about the future, we put in a lot of thought and time, and we cautiously considered this, and we came to this conclusion, and were going to cautiously move this forward." Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button! The best gaming consoles
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