Thanks to Alienware for sponsoring DF Direct. To learn more about the Alienware AREA-51 Gaming Desktop, check out: http://aw.gg/digitalfoundry Sony announces the end of PlayStation game discs via a three paragraph blog post - bringing to an end the era of physical media and actually owning the games you buy, along with the right to resell them, share them and preserve them. A sombre panel assesses the full implications of Sony's decision, why it's doing it, the damage it'll cause and how the PlayStation Store needs a major revamp to take the place of physical media. Also: Sony shuts down the PS3 and Vita stores, Xbox may have alternative plans for potentially phasing out discs and a new Switch 2 LCD panel will hopefully address the problems of the current one. Examine the DF Website: https://digitalfoundry.net Go here to check out DF merch! https://store.digitalfoundry.net Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe 0:00:00 Introduction 0:02:12 News 1: Sony planning to cease manufacturing new PlayStation games 0:44:52 News 2: Sony pulling PS3, Vita digital stores 0:56:07 News 3: Xbox disc to digital program reportedly planned 1:03:15 News 4: New Switch 2 display reportedly enters the fray
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Came for John's rant
I'm tired, Boss.
This is all Digital Foundrys fault! If they just went with the name 'Physical Foundry' we wouldn't be in this mess. Now it's 'All Digital Foundry'.
John has always been my spirit animal at DF. Thanks for giving us a voice, buddy.
John started off the podcast looking pissed 😂
John has the 1000 mile stare.
Yes John! So many people are missing the point about ownership Vs renting. It's starts with gaming but where does it end!
John absolutely gets it. Very well said, man.
Well said JOHN. People need to continue to speak out against this. The World is not ready or interested in a fully digital future with their media.
Eloquently put, John. I wholeheartedly agree with everything you said.
PlayStation is no longer "for the players" it seems..
It made me sad when John said "Maybe it's just me" you are not alone in having fond memories centered around physical games. Who doesn't have special memories of getting games for Christmas/Birthdays?
They’re pricing me out of this hobby and they’re taking away physical games. I might take up fly fishing.
“It’s the worst thing Sony’s ever done, and it completely shook all of my confidence in the brand.” 1000%
100% with you John, thanks for speaking for so many of us!
John is all of us, I'm pleased he has this platform. He is the consumer champion we need.
Feel for John massively 😢
I’m with you, John!
I love you John please never change ❤
It's simple really, 82% choose to PAY MORE for the PS5 with disc drive. Even if they buy more digital version of games, people do care about having the choice.