🎮 Gaming Jul 20, 2026 · Kyle Orland

RIP bargain bin: The price impact of Sony's disc-free PlayStation plan

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RIP bargain bin: The price impact of Sony's disc-free PlayStation plan
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Since Sony announced that it was planning to stop producing physical PlayStation discs in 2028, many people have been justifiably worried about how they will maintain ownership and long-term game access in a disc-free world. But halting production of PlayStation discs also means eliminating the market for cheap used PlayStation discs, which are often available for well below the price of a digital download.
How much is this disc-based discount worth? To find out, Ars analyzed how the prices of 1

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