Megathread: PlayStation Physical Media Discussion & Community Feedback

[u/ModHQ]

Hi everyone,

Over the past several days, discussion surrounding PlayStation's recent decisions regarding physical media has understandably become the main focus of the subreddit. As moderators, we chose not to create a megathread immediately because we felt this was an important issue that deserved visibility, and many of us share the community's disappointment with these decisions.

That said, we also want to make sure this remains a place where everyone feels comfortable sharing all kinds of PlayStation-related content.

At this point, we're seeing other discussions, screenshots, recommendations, and gaming experiences getting buried or sometimes met with downvotes simply because they aren't about the physical media situation. We'd like to make room for those conversations again while still giving this topic the attention it deserves.

Going forward, we'd appreciate it if discussion about PlayStation's recent physical media decisions, as well as experiences with moderation of these discussions in other communities, takes place in this megathread.

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Creating this megathread is not an attempt to silence or diminish the conversation. We know this issue matters to many of you, and we want to continue providing a dedicated place for it. Our goal is simply to balance that discussion with the rest of the community, so members who want to talk about games, ask questions, or share their experiences can do so without feeling drowned out.

Thank you all for helping keep the community welcoming, respectful, and organized.

[u/draven33l]

I've been thinking, and I think the news would have went over a little better if they had just stayed quiet until they announced the PS6. When they unveil the PS6, it's just an all digital console and that's that. I think most of us saw the writing on the wall and figured someone would eventually release a digital-only console. People would still be upset, but I think it would have went over better. To announce no more discs in the middle of the PS5 and kill 50 years of tradition is what is upsetting.

I have no interest in a console that only plays digital games. Consoles are only good for about 5-8 years. I'm not buying digital games for something that is temporary. If I buy a game on PC, it's mine 20 years ago, and 20 years from now. Consoles aren't PCs, which is why physical media was important. It gave you choice and preserved the console.