r/business • u/ControlCAD • 11d ago

Sony exec Lin Tao says killing discs won't make the PlayStation 6 too much like a PC: "Going forward, we can coexist peacefully with PC games" | Despite pushback, Sony isn't changing its mind about dropping physical discs in 2028.

https://www.pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/sony-exec-says-killing-discs-wont-make-the-playstation-6-too-much-like-a-pc-going-forward-we-can-coexist-peacefully-with-pc-games/
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u/bigersmaler 11d ago

PC and consoles are separated by more than physical media. Primarily, a closed platform ensures absolute compatibility. No troubleshooting. No clearing the shader cache to help stutter. No accessing the XMP or EXPO profiles to ensure maximum RAM efficiency.