{
  "id": 313465,
  "title": "Sony appears to be putting labels on PS5 console boxes to warn people it's ending disc production",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/sony-appears-to-be-putting-labels-on-ps5-console-boxes-to-warn-people",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-07T12:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Eurogamer",
    "slug": "eurogamer",
    "url": "https://www.eurogamer.net/ps5-boxes-labels-physical-media-2028"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sony continues to defy the idea of discontinuing physical disc-based games for the PS5 console. A notice is being included with new PS5 consoles equipped with disc drives, warning users that PlayStation plans to switch to digital-only format for all new games starting January 2028, according to an important notice on the packaging. This message reads, \"From January 2028, newly released games on PlayStation will be available for purchase on PS Store and at retailers in digital format only. Discs for games released before January 2028 can continue to be played on this console.\" While the authenticity of the warning has yet to be confirmed by Eurogamer, several online sources indicate its validity. Sony's announcement of this change has not come as a surprise, as the company has shown strong support for its decision. However, concerns have been raised about the potential impact on consumer rights, especially considering Sony's practice of dynamic pricing. Additionally, the decision has sparked backlash from some gamers, leading to a PS5 blackout organized by fans and a petition to persuade Sony to reconsider.",
  "summary": "In case it was ever in doubt, it seems Sony is not backing down from its controversial decision to stop manufacturing physical disc-based games . It appears a notice is being shipped with new PS5 consoles that have disc drives to warn users that, as announced, PlayStation will cease to support physical media at the beginning of 2028. Read more",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}