# Analysts say the second-hand game market, reportedly valued at $7.2 billion, will 'keep shrinking and eventually disappear' as Sony plans to end disc production in 2028

> Dataintelo reports that the used video game market is worth $7. 2 billionThe firm thinks that Sony's decision to end the production of discs will cause it to declineAnalysts say the market will "keep shrinking and…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/gaming/brick-and-mortar-game-retail-is-doomed-analysts-report-usd7-2-billion-second-hand-game-market-could-be-in-danger-thanks-to-sonys-plan-to-retire-the-production-of-physical-discs?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a6209cbf1c174f4eb484421)
- **Published:** 2026-07-23
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #sony
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