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Microsoft had reportedly planned to continue supporting physical game discs on future Xbox hardware before the company’s recent business “reset.” However, that direction may have changed a journalist at gaming technology outlet Digital Foundry. He now says it is unclear whether Microsoft’s next-generation console, Project Helix, will retain disc support

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PlayStation’s decision to reduce PS5 disc production in early 2028 has sparked protests. Most notably, the Don’t Kill the Disc petition started strong and has garnered over 355,000 signatures. Still, Insider Gaming highlighted how the rate of signups has declined. Meanwhile, Sony announced it would not reconsider despite criticism.

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The future of gaming is going to be all digital, whether anyone likes it or not.  Chris Parker/CNET

The backlash surrounding PlayStation’s decision to stop producing physical game discs in 2028rages on, with some arguing it’s only a vocal minority angry, while others point to various buy discs

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Sega is the latest publisher to make its views about physical media clear, in the wake of Sony’s controversial decision to kill off the manufacture and sale of discs by 2028. The president of the Japanese publisher, Shuji Utsumi, noted that he believes physical media is still important, though digital distribution is “crucial”, mostly thanks…

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