Sony's decision to ditch discs was practically inevitable, data shows
Sony's decision to discontinue disc drives in future PlayStation consoles reflects market realities supported by Circana data showing that US gamers have increasingly shifted to digital purchases. The data demonstrates that consumer spending patterns have overwhelmingly favored digital game sales over physical media, making the transition practically inevitable for the company.
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Sony's decision to ditch discs was practically inevitable, data shows
Sony's decision to discontinue disc drives in future PlayStation consoles reflects market realities supported by Circana data showing that US gamers have increasingly shifted to digital purchases. The data demonstrates that consumer spending patterns have overwhelmingly favored digital game sales over physical media, making the transition practically inevitable for the company.
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