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Former PlayStation boss warns dropping discs is a brand hit
Original: ‘If you don’t own it, what are you buying?’ Former PlayStation boss says dropping discs is ‘a significant brand hit’
A former PlayStation executive has criticised the industry's shift away from physical game discs, arguing that digital-only ownership leaves players without anything they truly own. "If you don't own it, what are you buying?" he asked, calling the removal of disc drives "a significant brand hit" for consoles like the PlayStation 5. Gamers are debating whether digital licensing truly counts as ownership.
Why now: Ongoing moves by Sony toward digital-only consoles have renewed concerns about game ownership and preservation.
Evidence
- ‘If you don’t own it, what are you buying?’ Former PlayStation boss says dropping discs is ‘a significant brand hit’ · Video Games Chronicle
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