Sony's decision to ditch discs was practically inevitable, data shows

Sony announced it will stop selling physical game discs by 2028, a move supported by Circana data. Analyst Mat Piscatella shared tracking figures showing US physical sales peaked at 297 million units in June 2009. Since then, a consistent downward trajectory in consumer spending on physical media has made this transition inevitable. While some gamers lament the decision, the economic trends indicate a clear shift in how US gamers choose to purchase games.