Sony Faces 2028 Digital-Only PS5 Shift as Reader Urges 82% Sales Base Rewards
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Updated · Metro.co.uk · Aug 8
Sony Faces 2028 Digital-Only PS5 Shift as Reader Urges 82% Sales Base Rewards
1 articles · Updated · Metro.co.uk · Aug 8
Summary
From 2028, new PlayStation 5 releases are expected to be digital-only, prompting a reader proposal that Sony soften the shift with lower prices, steadier pricing and a loyalty scheme.
82% of game sales are already digital, the reader notes, but argues Sony’s store still feels anti-consumer because older titles can remain expensive outside periodic deep-discount sales.
A 2-hour refund window similar to Steam’s, broader game trials through PlayStation Plus and rewards for purchases, play, achievements or social sharing are pitched as ways to offset Sony’s tighter control.
A PS6 price above £1,000 is also cited as a looming risk, with the reader suggesting monthly financing similar to Xbox All Access to keep next-generation hardware affordable in an all-digital market.