During a meeting with investors, Sony representatives emphasized that the decision was carefully considered and aligns with the global trend of digitalization in the entertainment industry.
Sony noted that they understand players' attachment to collector's editions and physical copies of games, but believe that the absence of a disc drive will not affect PlayStation's competitiveness. According to the company, the key advantages of consoles remain exclusive games, a stable ecosystem, and a more affordable price compared to high-performance PCs.
The company also announced that it is negotiating with retail chains for the sale of boxed versions with digital codes.
There are many reasons why we made this decision, but the main one is the ongoing digitalization of content. We understand the community's emotions and want to take them into account, continuing to look for ways to engage players in the future digital ecosystem.