Sony Offers 50% PlayStation Plus Discounts to Retain Users
Sony offers up to 50% off PlayStation Plus subscriptions to retain users leaving over the end of physical game support on PS5.
Sony offers up to 50% off PlayStation Plus subscriptions to retain users leaving over the end of physical game support on PS5.
Sony PlayStation ends physical disc production for all new games by January 2028, forcing a digital- only future and sparking intense fan backlash over ownership rights.
Sony PlayStation CEO declares AI a core part of future game development strategy to improve quality and speed up iteration.
PlayStation confirms publishers can re- order physical discs for games released before 2028, while new retail releases will use digital codes.
Sony once built a DualShock controller with an entire PlayStation 1 inside. This canceled prototype aimed to let Brazilian gamers play imported titles without a separate console.
Sony PlayStation leadership highlights AI's growing role in game development, focusing on faster iteration and higher quality rather than just cost efficiency.
Hideo Kojima's 2021 warning about the fragility of digital ownership on PlayStation resurfaces, sparking debate over long- term access to purchased content.
Sony PlayStation will stop manufacturing physical discs for new games in January 2028. Retailer GAME condemns the shift to digital- only, citing consumer rights.
Sony CEO Hideaki Nishino states the PlayStation 6 will expand usage beyond the living room, fueling rumors of a handheld form factor for the next- gen console.
Sony is closing the PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita starting in August 2026, with global closures by July 2027. Redownloads remain available.