# PlayStation’s disc-killing move may have blindsided the very partners keeping its games business alive

> PlayStation’s reported move away from physical discs already looked bad for players who still care about owning games. Now it sounds messy for the companies expected to sell, support, and build around Sony’s ecosystem.

- **Source:** [Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/playstations-disc-killing-move-may-have-blindsided-the-very-partners-keeping-its-games-business-alive/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4cf24caaeb65a91633f8bb)
- **Published:** 2026-07-07
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #sony #playstation
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