Sony PS5 Shifts to Digital-Only: Disc Drive Removed from New Units
Sony PS5 hardware update removes the disc drive, confirming a shift to digital- only units. We explain what this means for physical game players.
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PlayStation 5 Overheating: Liquid Metal Failure Scars Heatsink
PlayStation 5 CFI- 1116 owners report severe overheating and shutdowns caused by liquid metal degradation that permanently scars the heatsink.
PSN Store Limits Friction as Sony Pushes Disc-Free Future
Sony's PSN Store lacks basic features like gifting and easy refunds, creating friction as the company pushes a disc- free future for PlayStation.
Sony PS5 Warning Labels Signal Digital-Only Games From 2028
Sony PS5 boxes may carry warning labels about digital- only games starting in 2028. Existing physical discs remain playable on current consoles.
AMD Q2 2026 Revenue Hits $11.5B as Gaming Sales Drop 31%
AMD reports record Q2 2026 revenue of $11.5 billion, driven by data center demand, while gaming revenue drops 31% amid lower console sales.
Sony PS6 Price May Exceed $900 as Disc Drive Drops
Sony plans to end physical disc production by 2028. Analysts warn PlayStation 6 prices could exceed $900 as the company pivots to digital curation.
Sony CFO: Discs Not Key PlayStation Differentiator vs PC
Sony CFO Lin Tao says physical game discs are not a key differentiator for PlayStation against PC, citing curated content and affordability as core strengths.
Sony Confirms PS5 Memory Supply Through March 2027, No Price Hikes
Sony confirms PS5 memory supply through March 2027 and rules out price hikes, while noting potential profit impacts from first- party title roadmap adjustments.
PlayStation 5 Sales Drop 36% in One Year as Market Cools
Sony reports a 36% drop in PlayStation 5 hardware sales over the last year, signaling a shift in console market momentum and cooling demand.
Sony PlayStation Digital Sales Outpace Physical Media in Q1 FY2026
Sony PlayStation Q1 FY2026 earnings show digital software sales have firmly overtaken physical media, signaling a major shift in how players consume games.