'Physical Books, But Not Physical Games?' — PlayStation Book Announcement Prompts Confusion Over Sony's Physical Media Stance
Preorders have opened for PlayStation: The First 30 Years, a physical book honoring the gaming giant’s tenured history, but fans aren't exactly in a celebratory mood.
PlayStation: The First 30 Years, a new physical book celebrating Sony's iconic gaming console, has opened preorders, but fans are not happy. The book's release comes amid ongoing criticism of Sony's decision to stop producing physical discs for PlayStation consoles, starting in 2028. This has led to confusion and the phrase "No Disc, No Buy" trending on social media.
The book, a collaboration between PlayStation and UK-based publisher Read-Only Memory, is priced at $125 for the Standard Edition and $325 for the Deluxe Edition, which will only be available in 1994 copies. Both editions will be available for preorder exclusively from Read-Only Memory and will ship in November. The 400-page book is described as the "definitive visual chronicle of Sony’s world-changing videogame console," featuring R&D prototypes, concept sketches, and development models from the console's early days.
It includes insights from key figures such as Ken Kutaragi, the "Father of PlayStation," Teiyu Goto, who designed the original DualShock controller, and Yujin Morisawa, the chief designer on the PS5. The book's focus on physical media has sparked debate among fans who question Sony's commitment to physical games. Sony's decision to cut disc production has been met with criticism, but the company has defended its stance, calling it "economically reasonable."
While online backlash continues, it remains to be seen whether it will impact future physical media releases, digital games, or the upcoming PS6.
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