With the recent release of the PS5 Pro, it appears that Sony may be dipping its toes into an all-digital future for gaming. The Pro model requires a separate disc drive for players who want to play physical games. This isn’t the first time Sony has moved in this direction, as the PS5 “slim” allowed for a disc drive to be added later.
Others in the gaming world are following suit. Microsoft has been exploring the concept with Xbox, as seen in the all-digital Xbox Series S. Retailers such as Redbox, Best Buy, and Target have been scaling back on physical media.
Digital gaming brings about many conveniences, including easy game-swapping and reduced storage needs. However, the practice raises concerns about ownership rights. The past has seen cases of online stores and platforms restricting game access due to account suspensions or store shutdowns.
Players must wait to see how far the tech giants will go in this direction.
With the recent release of the PS5 Pro, it appears that Sony may be dipping its toes into an all-digital future for gaming. The Pro model requires a separate disc drive for players who want to play physical games. This isn’t the first time Sony has moved in this direction, as the PS5 “slim” allowed for a disc drive to be added later.
Others in the gaming world are following suit. Microsoft has been exploring the concept with Xbox, as seen in the all-digital Xbox Series S. Retailers such as Redbox, Best Buy, and Target have been scaling back on physical media.
Digital gaming brings about many conveniences, including easy game-swapping and reduced storage needs. However, the practice raises concerns about ownership rights. The past has seen cases of online stores and platforms restricting game access due to account suspensions or store shutdowns.
Players must wait to see how far the tech giants will go in this direction.