Sony PlayStation to Drop Disc Drives in 2028, Developer Says Cut Hardware
Sony PlayStation removes disc drives in 2028. Developer Sohei Niikawa argues the console should be cut entirely if it goes fully digital.
Sony PlayStation removes disc drives in 2028. Developer Sohei Niikawa argues the console should be cut entirely if it goes fully digital.
Xbox console sales jumped 86% in June 2026, reaching 123,000 units in the US. The surge is driven by exclusive titles and anticipation of Microsoft's August price increases.
NBA 2K27 launches September 4 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC. Standard Edition costs $69.99 with Victor Wembanyama, while Deluxe and Ultra editions offer early access.
NBA 2K27 cover athletes Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, and Derrick Rose are revealed. See edition prices, release dates, and platform details.
Armadillo Racing launches July 23 on PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2. The Arcade Archives 2 version adds VRR and Time Attack mode for $16.99.
GTA 6 Xbox Store listings suggest the single- player campaign and GTA Online will be separate downloads, potentially allowing players to free up storage space.
Big Walk launched August 4, but pricing details and PS Plus availability remain unconfirmed. We track the latest on subscription access.
GTA 6 Ultimate Edition pre- orders lead a shift on the PlayStation Store, with buyers preferring high- priced digital games over standard physical discs.
Two Point Hospital: Full Health Collection launches September 16 on PS5, Xbox Series, and Switch 2, bundling the base game and all DLC.
Sony cuts physical game disc production as US sales revenue drops from $11.5 billion in 2009 to $1.6 billion in 2026, forcing a shift to digital.