Eurogamer.net July 22, 2026 • 12:19

Sony's decision to kill off PlayStation discs could destroy the $7.2bn used game market, according to analysts - Eurogamer.net

By Sherif Saed

Sony's decision to kill off PlayStation discs could destroy the $7.2bn used game market, according to analysts - Eurogamer.net

Sony decided to kill discs at a time when everyone is concerned about affordability, and it may take out the pre-owned games market along with it.

The second-hand video game market stands in jeopardy in the wake of Sony's decision to end the manufacturing of PlayStation discs by January 2028. The market, which analysts estimate is worth $7.2bn … [+3173 chars]

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