Defended the abandonment of discs - and changed his mind? Analyst explained his position

Analyst Daniel Ahmad stated that he did not defend Sony's abandonment of discs - he was describing market realities and called for expanding the rights of digital game owners.

Sony's decision to abandon physical media caused a strong reaction among players. At the center of the discussion was analyst Daniel Ahmad, who previously compared the disappearance of disc drives in PlayStation to Apple's abandonment of CD drives in laptops — a move that initially met resistance and later became the norm.

He noted that PC users have long since switched to digital distribution. Many perceived these words as an attempt to justify Sony's policy.

After a wave of criticism, Ahmad clarified his position. According to him, he was not defending Sony, but merely describing market realities. The analyst emphasized that the situation on PCs and consoles is different.

According to Ahmad, the main problem is not the abandonment of discs, but the lack of sufficient rights for digital copy owners. He reminded that Steam offers refunds, family sharing, and the ability to gift games, while closed console ecosystems do not compensate for the loss of physical media and the right to resell.

In conclusion, the analyst called on players to seek an expansion of rights for digital game buyers.