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solosnake 06/30/24 11:05:46 AM #1:	https://tech4gamers.com/sony-physical-media/ Story Highlight Sony recently laid off 250 people from the recordable media business. A report states that the company is moving away from optical disc media, including Blu-Ray. This may be a red flag for physical gaming on PlayStation, pointing to an all-digital future. --- "We would have no NBA possibly if they got rid of all the flopping." ~ Dwyane Wade <cite>solosnake posted [p:981086985] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>https://tech4gamers.com/sony-physical-media/Story HighlightSony recently laid off 250 people from the recordable media business.A report states that the company is moving away from optical disc media, including Blu-Ray.This may be a red flag for physical gaming on PlayStation, pointing to an all-digital future. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
saspa 06/30/24 11:07:44 AM #2:	Fuck --- http://i.imgur.com/0UFI0T9.jpg <cite>saspa posted [p:981087011] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>Fuck </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeoRavus 06/30/24 11:12:05 AM #3:	TBH I can't tell the difference between streaming in 4K and a UHD disc. Except you can never resell digital without giving up your whole account. --- This is where cool people write stuff. <cite>LeoRavus posted [p:981087064] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>TBH I can't tell the difference between streaming in 4K and a UHD disc. Except you can never resell digital without giving up your whole account. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
itcheyness 06/30/24 11:15:27 AM #4:	LeoRavus posted... TBH I can't tell the difference between streaming in 4K and a UHD disc. Except you can never resell digital without giving up your whole account. And you don't actually own the digital, it's just a long-term rental. --- Seattle Sounders 3-5-4 11 points 261 Refugee <cite>itcheyness posted [p:981087089] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>LeoRavus posted... </cite><quote>TBH I can't tell the difference between streaming in 4K and a UHD disc. Except you can never resell digital without giving up your whole account.</quote>And you don't actually own the digital, it's just a long-term rental. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MacadamianNut3 06/30/24 11:25:38 AM #5:	Well with that and PS exclusives not being that exclusive anymore I guess the PS5 is my first and last Sony console. Back to just PC and Switch --- Roll Tide & Go Irish <cite>MacadamianNut3 posted [p:981087211] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>Well with that and PS exclusives not being that exclusive anymore I guess the PS5 is my first and last Sony console. Back to just PC and Switch </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zithers 06/30/24 11:27:36 AM #6:	LeoRavus posted... TBH I can't tell the difference between streaming in 4K and a UHD disc. Except you can never resell digital without giving up your whole account. 4k streaming has a lower bitrate than even a normal bluray anyway sony is going to keep using discs they just arent making them themselves anymore --- http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m02lct2g9l1qdlvg6o1_500.gif https://www.gamefaqs.com/boards/1283-quality-cinema-club <cite>Zithers posted [p:981087238] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>LeoRavus posted... </cite><quote>TBH I can't tell the difference between streaming in 4K and a UHD disc. Except you can never resell digital without giving up your whole account.</quote>4k streaming has a lower bitrate than even a normal blurayanyway sony is going to keep using discs they just arent making them themselves anymore </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GhostFaceLeaks 06/30/24 11:29:20 AM #7:	How much do you want to bet they'll patch all PS4s and PS5s to disable their physical disc drives to save money after this? --- "Do you like Scary movies?" <cite>GhostFaceLeaks posted [p:981087260] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>How much do you want to bet they'll patch all PS4s and PS5s to disable their physical disc drives to save money after this? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
saspa 06/30/24 11:32:12 AM #8:	itcheyness posted... And you don't actually own the digital, it's just a long-term rental. Yeah I don't understand why the only thing people seem to think others do with disc based media is resell it. There are a plethora of reasons for preferring disc based media. I still prefer having a disc drive but I will confess that I've unfortunately all but migrated to exclusively digital, only because it's cheaper to buy the digital US store version of a game than buy the physical European disc version of a game. --- http://i.imgur.com/0UFI0T9.jpg <cite>saspa posted [p:981087288] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>itcheyness posted...</cite><quote>And you don't actually own the digital, it's just a long-term rental.</quote>Yeah I don't understand why the only thing people seem to think others do with disc based media is resell it. There are a plethora of reasons for preferring disc based media. I still prefer having a disc drive but I will confess that I've unfortunately all but migrated to exclusively digital, only because it's cheaper to buy the digital US store version of a game than buy the physical European disc version of a game. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LonelyStoner 06/30/24 11:32:23 AM #9:	LeoRavus posted... TBH I can't tell the difference between streaming in 4K and a UHD disc. Except you can never resell digital without giving up your whole account. Streaming games is absolutely, and noticeably, the worst way to play modern titles. --- He's all alone through the day and night. <cite>LonelyStoner posted [p:981087292] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>LeoRavus posted... </cite><quote>TBH I can't tell the difference between streaming in 4K and a UHD disc. Except you can never resell digital without giving up your whole account.</quote>Streaming games is absolutely, and noticeably, the worst way to play modern titles. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SANDBOX_GAMER 06/30/24 11:34:54 AM #10:	well, that would f*ing suck so much. --- RIP Paul Bearer.You were one of the greatest managers of all time and all wrestling fans will miss you. <cite>SANDBOX_GAMER posted [p:981087319] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>well, that would f*ing suck so much. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeoRavus 06/30/24 11:38:15 AM #11:	MacadamianNut3 posted... Well with that and PS exclusives not being that exclusive anymore I guess the PS5 is my first and last Sony console. Back to just PC and Switch I haven't bought a Sony or MS console since the PS3/360 era. Sony doesn't have enough exclusives that I'd be willing to drop hundreds on, especially when they're only temporary exclusives these days. --- This is where cool people write stuff. <cite>LeoRavus posted [p:981087366] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>MacadamianNut3 posted... </cite><quote>Well with that and PS exclusives not being that exclusive anymore I guess the PS5 is my first and last Sony console. Back to just PC and Switch</quote>I haven't bought a Sony or MS console since the PS3/360 era. Sony doesn't have enough exclusives that I'd be willing to drop hundreds on, especially when they're only temporary exclusives these days. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeoRavus 06/30/24 11:39:52 AM #12:	LonelyStoner posted... Streaming games is absolutely, and noticeably, the worst way to play modern titles. I was thinking more of movies. I can't stream games at all even with cable internet. Some tell you in so many words to get a faster connection or fuck off. --- This is where cool people write stuff. <cite>LeoRavus posted [p:981087390] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>LonelyStoner posted... </cite><quote>Streaming games is absolutely, and noticeably, the worst way to play modern titles.</quote>I was thinking more of movies. I can't stream games at all even with cable internet. Some tell you in so many words to get a faster connection or fuck off. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TwoDoorPC 06/30/24 11:43:04 AM #13:	i'm more inclined to believe that this is following a trend, not trying to force one. physical sales are declining year on year. in the uk, physical media sales makes up about 5-10% of all sales. --- This post is brought to you by ExpressVPN <cite>TwoDoorPC posted [p:981087429] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>i'm more inclined to believe that this is following a trend, not trying to force one. physical sales are declining year on year. in the uk, physical media sales makes up about 5-10% of all sales. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bio1590 06/30/24 11:45:54 AM #14:	Sony and Disney recently reached an agreement where Sony was going to take over distributing physical media for Disney, so no I don't think they're getting rid of physical media any time soon. --- https://i.imgur.com/bbRWLI8.gif https://i.imgur.com/A0BErSV.jpg https://i.imgur.com/S1m3po4.jpg https://i.imgur.com/7fCcfko.jpg <cite>Bio1590 posted [p:981087462] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>Sony and Disney recently reached an agreement where Sony was going to take over distributing physical media for Disney, so no I don't think they're getting rid of physical media any time soon. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ViewtifulGrave 06/30/24 11:48:13 AM #15:	GhostFaceLeaks posted... How much do you want to bet they'll patch all PS4s and PS5s to disable their physical disc drives to save money after this? https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/1/191b585b.jpg --- Useless "Captain" Mid <cite>ViewtifulGrave posted [p:981087486] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>GhostFaceLeaks posted... </cite><quote>How much do you want to bet they'll patch all PS4s and PS5s to disable their physical disc drives to save money after this?</quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/1/191b585b.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GhostFaceLeaks 06/30/24 5:15:45 PM #16:	Bio1590 posted... Sony and Disney recently reached an agreement where Sony was going to take over distributing physical media for Disney, so no I don't think they're getting rid of physical media any time soon. Some companies are willing to break agreements and deal with the legal repricussions if it means getting rid of stuff making them lose money. --- "Do you like Scary movies?" <cite>GhostFaceLeaks posted [p:981091875] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>Bio1590 posted... </cite><quote>Sony and Disney recently reached an agreement where Sony was going to take over distributing physical media for Disney, so no I don't think they're getting rid of physical media any time soon.</quote>Some companies are willing to break agreements and deal with the legal repricussions if it means getting rid of stuff making them lose money. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 06/30/24 5:18:03 PM #17:	ViewtifulGrave posted... https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/1/191b585b.jpg DASUBERMACHT flashback intensifies --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://i.imgur.com/dQgC4kv.jpg <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:981091895] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>ViewtifulGrave posted... </cite><quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/1/191b585b.jpg</quote>DASUBERMACHT flashback intensifies </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SocialistGamer 06/30/24 5:18:40 PM #18:	This is just in Japan and only refers to blank discs: https://twitter.com/PhysicalMedia_/status/1807118729173668222 --- Capcom is the best developer ever! Steam ID: SocialistGamer92 <cite>SocialistGamer posted [p:981091903] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>This is just in Japan and only refers to blank discs: https://twitter.com/PhysicalMedia_/status/1807118729173668222 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
HighSeraph 06/30/24 5:18:41 PM #19:	Tyranthraxus posted... DASUBERMACHT flashback intensifies https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/d/d9f6abb2.jpg --- She/Her She rings like a bell through the night <cite>HighSeraph posted [p:981091904] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>Tyranthraxus posted... </cite><quote>DASUBERMACHT flashback intensifies</quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/d/d9f6abb2.jpg </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Irony 06/30/24 5:19:16 PM #20:	GhostFaceLeaks posted... How much do you want to bet they'll patch all PS4s and PS5s to disable their physical disc drives to save money after this? I bet you a lot they won't do that --- See profile pic <cite>Irony posted [p:981091909] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>GhostFaceLeaks posted... </cite><quote>How much do you want to bet they'll patch all PS4s and PS5s to disable their physical disc drives to save money after this?</quote>I bet you a lot they won't do that </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SauI_Goodman 06/30/24 5:32:08 PM #21:	So long used copies. Hello having to pay full price on everything. --- Italian, French, German. <cite>SauI_Goodman posted [p:981092062] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>So long used copies. Hello having to pay full price on everything. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Enclave 06/30/24 5:33:01 PM #23:	SauI_Goodman posted... So long used copies. Hello having to pay full price on everything. Miss the part that this is about blank writable media rather than physical media that's already pressed? I don't think physical media is going away soon, it may be shrinking but it's still a large enough market that they can't abandon it yet. --- The commercial says that Church isn't for perfect people, I guess that's why I'm an atheist. <cite>Enclave posted [p:981092075] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>SauI_Goodman posted... </cite><quote>So long used copies. Hello having to pay full price on everything.</quote>Miss the part that this is about blank writable media rather than physical media that's already pressed?I don't think physical media is going away soon, it may be shrinking but it's still a large enough market that they can't abandon it yet. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
pretzelcoatl 06/30/24 5:49:04 PM #24:	I would not buy a ps6 if it doesn't have disc <cite>pretzelcoatl posted [p:981092269] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>I would not buy a ps6 if it doesn't have disc</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SANDBOX_GAMER 06/30/24 5:55:21 PM #25:	pretzelcoatl posted... I would not buy a ps6 if it doesn't have disc Probably the same honestly. At least until a lot of its games become really cheap. --- RIP Paul Bearer.You were one of the greatest managers of all time and all wrestling fans will miss you. <cite>SANDBOX_GAMER posted [p:981092350] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>pretzelcoatl posted... </cite><quote>I would not buy a ps6 if it doesn't have disc</quote>Probably the same honestly. At least until a lot of its games become really cheap. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Umbreon 06/30/24 5:57:56 PM #26:	All news about major companies laying off a bunch of people should be followed up with how much profit that company made. --- Black Lives Matter. ~DYL~ (On mobile) <cite>Umbreon posted [p:981092383] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>All news about major companies laying off a bunch of people should be followed up with how much profit that company made. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CrimsonGear80 06/30/24 6:01:36 PM #27:	this has no bearing on anything but re-writable discs: https://twitter.com/PhysicalMedia_/status/1807118729173668222 plus Sony JUST signed multi-year contracts with Disney and Lionsgate to produce their 4K and blu-ray releases. that article should have been researched better, but hey gotta get those clicks... EDIT: the tweet that originally broke this story has since been deleted. EDIT: Wario64's tweet about this was also community note'd https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1807099541537104118 https://twitter.com/JonDoyleDesign/status/1807102952517075275 --- PSN: ArsenalGear, NNID: CrimsonG80, XB GT: CrimsonG80 Last game(s) finished: Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (XSX), Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice (XSX) <cite>CrimsonGear80 posted [p:981092425] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>this has no bearing on anything but re-writable discs: https://twitter.com/PhysicalMedia_/status/1807118729173668222plus Sony JUST signed multi-year contracts with Disney and Lionsgate to produce their 4K and blu-ray releases. that article should have been researched better, but hey gotta get those clicks...EDIT: the tweet that originally broke this story has since been deleted.EDIT: Wario64's tweet about this was also community note'd https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1807099541537104118 https://twitter.com/JonDoyleDesign/status/1807102952517075275 </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SANDBOX_GAMER 06/30/24 6:34:21 PM #28:	CrimsonGear80 posted... this has no bearing on anything but re-writable discs: https://twitter.com/PhysicalMedia_/status/1807118729173668222 plus Sony JUST signed multi-year contracts with Disney and Lionsgate to produce their 4K and blu-ray releases. that article should have been researched better, but hey gotta get those clicks... EDIT: the tweet that originally broke this story has since been deleted. EDIT: Wario64's tweet about this was also community note'd https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1807099541537104118 https://twitter.com/JonDoyleDesign/status/1807102952517075275 Thanks for the update. That is great to know! --- RIP Paul Bearer.You were one of the greatest managers of all time and all wrestling fans will miss you. <cite>SANDBOX_GAMER posted [p:981092839] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>CrimsonGear80 posted... </cite><quote>this has no bearing on anything but re-writable discs: https://twitter.com/PhysicalMedia_/status/1807118729173668222plus Sony JUST signed multi-year contracts with Disney and Lionsgate to produce their 4K and blu-ray releases. that article should have been researched better, but hey gotta get those clicks...EDIT: the tweet that originally broke this story has since been deleted.EDIT: Wario64's tweet about this was also community note'd https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1807099541537104118 https://twitter.com/JonDoyleDesign/status/1807102952517075275</quote>Thanks for the update. That is great to know! </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sayoria 06/30/24 6:42:35 PM #29:	MacadamianNut3 posted... Well with that and PS exclusives not being that exclusive anymore I guess the PS5 is my first and last Sony console. Back to just PC and Switch The moment I saw this on the PS3 with digital releases, I knew it was a matter of time. The PS3 was my last console. I am perfectly, perfectly happy just sailing the seven seas for old school games. There's more than enough that will keep me satisfied. --- Japanese Crack: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x5pzggr <cite>Sayoria posted [p:981092935] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>MacadamianNut3 posted... </cite><quote>Well with that and PS exclusives not being that exclusive anymore I guess the PS5 is my first and last Sony console. Back to just PC and Switch</quote>The moment I saw this on the PS3 with digital releases, I knew it was a matter of time. The PS3 was my last console. I am perfectly, perfectly happy just sailing the seven seas for old school games. There's more than enough that will keep me satisfied. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mybbqrules 06/30/24 7:07:23 PM #30:	Wonder how many millions in bonuses those 250 jobs will net for Sony's CEO. --- Currently playing: Jurassic Word Evo 2, Fortnite STW, WoW, Punch-Out, Super Punch-Out, Project Zomboid Convicted felon Donald Trump: Inmate No. P01135809 <cite>mybbqrules posted [p:981093257] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>Wonder how many millions in bonuses those 250 jobs will net for Sony's CEO. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GhostFaceLeaks 06/30/24 7:15:29 PM #31:	Irony posted... I bet you a lot they won't do that It would be an incentive to make developers make their games digital only and force people into a digital future to save money. --- "Do you like Scary movies?" <cite>GhostFaceLeaks posted [p:981093354] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>Irony posted... </cite><quote>I bet you a lot they won't do that</quote>It would be an incentive to make developers make their games digital only and force people into a digital future to save money. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CrimsonGear80 06/30/24 7:34:03 PM #32:	GhostFaceLeaks posted... It would be an incentive to make developers make their games digital only and force people into a digital future to save money. please read the entire topic. I'll post this again: CrimsonGear80 posted... this has no bearing on anything but re-writable discs: https://twitter.com/PhysicalMedia_/status/1807118729173668222 plus Sony JUST signed multi-year contracts with Disney and Lionsgate to produce their 4K and blu-ray releases. that article should have been researched better, but hey gotta get those clicks... EDIT: the tweet that originally broke this story has since been deleted. EDIT: Wario64's tweet about this was also community note'd https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1807099541537104118 https://twitter.com/JonDoyleDesign/status/1807102952517075275 --- PSN: ArsenalGear, NNID: CrimsonG80, XB GT: CrimsonG80 Last game(s) finished: Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (XSX), Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice (XSX) <cite>CrimsonGear80 posted [p:981093641] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>GhostFaceLeaks posted... </cite><quote>It would be an incentive to make developers make their games digital only and force people into a digital future to save money.</quote>please read the entire topic. I'll post this again:CrimsonGear80 posted... </cite><quote>this has no bearing on anything but re-writable discs: https://twitter.com/PhysicalMedia_/status/1807118729173668222plus Sony JUST signed multi-year contracts with Disney and Lionsgate to produce their 4K and blu-ray releases. that article should have been researched better, but hey gotta get those clicks...EDIT: the tweet that originally broke this story has since been deleted.EDIT: Wario64's tweet about this was also community note'd https://twitter.com/Wario64/status/1807099541537104118 https://twitter.com/JonDoyleDesign/status/1807102952517075275</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkknight109 06/30/24 7:36:40 PM #33:	Apparently debunked, but the day Sony (or anyone else, for that matter) goes digital only is the day they lose me as a customer. I refuse to partake in a business model where I am a long-term renter of the things I buy. --- Kill 1 man: You are a murderer. Kill 10 men: You are a monster. Kill 100 men: You are a hero. Kill 10,000 men, you are a conqueror! <cite>darkknight109 posted [p:981093686] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>Apparently debunked, but the day Sony (or anyone else, for that matter) goes digital only is the day they lose me as a customer.I refuse to partake in a business model where I am a long-term renter of the things I buy. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Waxitron_Gazer 06/30/24 7:38:26 PM #34:	Good. --- five, five, five, jack -five nobs <cite>Waxitron_Gazer posted [p:981093715] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>Good. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Enclave 06/30/24 9:42:54 PM #35:	darkknight109 posted... Apparently debunked, but the day Sony (or anyone else, for that matter) goes digital only is the day they lose me as a customer. I refuse to partake in a business model where I am a long-term renter of the things I buy. Well yeah, at that point just be a PC gamer, console has lost every advantage it has. --- The commercial says that Church isn't for perfect people, I guess that's why I'm an atheist. <cite>Enclave posted [p:981095564] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>darkknight109 posted... </cite><quote>Apparently debunked, but the day Sony (or anyone else, for that matter) goes digital only is the day they lose me as a customer.I refuse to partake in a business model where I am a long-term renter of the things I buy.</quote>Well yeah, at that point just be a PC gamer, console has lost every advantage it has. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CrimsonGear80 06/30/24 10:06:13 PM #36:	Enclave posted... Well yeah, at that point just be a PC gamer, console has lost every advantage it has. ease of use, exclusives, lower cost, accessibility, exclusive games, physical media no, console still has plenty of advantages. --- PSN: ArsenalGear, NNID: CrimsonG80, XB GT: CrimsonG80 Last game(s) finished: Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (XSX), Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice (XSX) <cite>CrimsonGear80 posted [p:981095920] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>Enclave posted... </cite><quote>Well yeah, at that point just be a PC gamer, console has lost every advantage it has.</quote>ease of use, exclusives, lower cost, accessibility, exclusive games, physical media no, console still has plenty of advantages. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnsteadyOwl 06/30/24 10:27:43 PM #37:	Yeah, glad this isn't pointing to Sony dropping physical in general. For games, I prefer to buy physical whenever I can. For movies, I'm fine with streaming in general but for movies I know I'm going to want to rewatch I do like having a blu-ray because then I can just watch it whenever and I don't have to worry about whether I'm subscribed to whichever streaming service has it. --- "It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not a weakness. That is life." <cite>UnsteadyOwl posted [p:981096206] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>Yeah, glad this isn't pointing to Sony dropping physical in general.For games, I prefer to buy physical whenever I can. For movies, I'm fine with streaming in general but for movies I know I'm going to want to rewatch I do like having a blu-ray because then I can just watch it whenever and I don't have to worry about whether I'm subscribed to whichever streaming service has it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MTRodaba2468 06/30/24 10:39:48 PM #38:	SocialistGamer posted... This is just in Japan and only refers to blank discs: https://twitter.com/PhysicalMedia_/status/1807118729173668222 This. I'm not ditching physical media anytime soon... --- "You need a hobby. I suggest sticking forks in your eyes."-DJosef https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093694753981 <cite>MTRodaba2468 posted [p:981096386] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>SocialistGamer posted... </cite><quote>This is just in Japan and only refers to blank discs: https://twitter.com/PhysicalMedia_/status/1807118729173668222</quote>This.I'm not ditching physical media anytime soon... </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Enclave 07/01/24 2:47:54 AM #39:	CrimsonGear80 posted... ease of use, exclusives, lower cost, accessibility, exclusive games, physical media no, console still has plenty of advantages. Lol, until you said physical media I figured you were talking about PC gaming and that suddenly isn't something consoles actually have in the situation I stipulated. When it comes to exclusives? All platforms have them to one degree or another. PC tends to have the lower cost in games and when it comes to accessibility well PC tends to have a lot more ability for a person to modify their gameplay to more suit their needs. Physical media is the only real advantage that console has over PC. --- The commercial says that Church isn't for perfect people, I guess that's why I'm an atheist. <cite>Enclave posted [p:981098621] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>CrimsonGear80 posted... </cite><quote>ease of use, exclusives, lower cost, accessibility, exclusive games, physical media no, console still has plenty of advantages.</quote>Lol, until you said physical media I figured you were talking about PC gaming and that suddenly isn't something consoles actually have in the situation I stipulated. When it comes to exclusives? All platforms have them to one degree or another. PC tends to have the lower cost in games and when it comes to accessibility well PC tends to have a lot more ability for a person to modify their gameplay to more suit their needs.Physical media is the only real advantage that console has over PC. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CrimsonGear80 07/01/24 11:17:25 PM #41:	Wherethisfeom posted... Yes but it's still correct that 250 jobs from the recordable media business was cut and laid off and that Sony has been steadily moving away from physical. so you just ignored the fact they entered deals to release blu-rays for Disney and lionsgate? You ignored ALL the proof I gave saying the opposite of what you claim? look, the topic is a flopic. It happens. Get over it. --- PSN: ArsenalGear, NNID: CrimsonG80, XB GT: CrimsonG80 Last game(s) finished: Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (XSX), Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice (XSX) <cite>CrimsonGear80 posted [p:981111718] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>Wherethisfeom posted... </cite><quote>Yes but it's still correct that 250 jobs from the recordable media business was cut and laid off and that Sony has been steadily moving away from physical.</quote>so you just ignored the fact they entered deals to release blu-rays for Disney and lionsgate? You ignored ALL the proof I gave saying the opposite of what you claim?look, the topic is a flopic. It happens. Get over it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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CrimsonGear80 07/02/24 1:31:44 AM #43:	Wherethisfeom posted... A few deals doesn't change that the company as a whole is shifting away from physical. Like how Xbox getting new physical games doesn't mean it's not shifting away from physical. But I get it, you're this site's biggest shill for Sony. ^this is what it looks like when you've been proved wrong and you have ACTUAL bias toward a video game console. --- PSN: ArsenalGear, NNID: CrimsonG80, XB GT: CrimsonG80 Last game(s) finished: Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (XSX), Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice (XSX) <cite>CrimsonGear80 posted [p:981112823] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>Wherethisfeom posted... </cite><quote>A few deals doesn't change that the company as a whole is shifting away from physical. Like how Xbox getting new physical games doesn't mean it's not shifting away from physical.But I get it, you're this site's biggest shill for Sony.</quote>^this is what it looks like when you've been proved wrong and you have ACTUAL bias toward a video game console. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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leonkr41138 07/02/24 2:49:07 AM #45:	I already switched to all digital --- What do we always say? Don't get eliminated! <cite>leonkr41138 posted [p:981113341] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>I already switched to all digital </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CrimsonGear80 07/02/24 4:16:09 AM #46:	Wherethisfeom posted... https://www.ign.com/articles/the-digital-only-era-is-here-and-im-ready-for-it https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/264564-xbox-series-x/80701688 lol and of course you can't hold yourself to the same standard, denying Xbox's CEO themselves saying they still support physical while using unconfirmed rumours of leaks as your evidence. Everyone familiar with you knows you're the resident Sony shill of this site. so now you bring up Xbox, which has NOTHING to do with this, a useless IGN article, and of course an insult. The trifecta of not accepting you were wrong --- PSN: ArsenalGear, NNID: CrimsonG80, XB GT: CrimsonG80 Last game(s) finished: Senua's Saga: Hellblade II (XSX), Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice (XSX) <cite>CrimsonGear80 posted [p:981113762] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>Wherethisfeom posted... </cite><quote>https://www.ign.com/articles/the-digital-only-era-is-here-and-im-ready-for-ithttps://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/boards/264564-xbox-series-x/80701688lol and of course you can't hold yourself to the same standard, denying Xbox's CEO themselves saying they still support physical while using unconfirmed rumours of leaks as your evidence. Everyone familiar with you knows you're the resident Sony shill of this site.</quote>so now you bring up Xbox, which has NOTHING to do with this, a useless IGN article, and of course an insult. The trifecta of not accepting you were wrong </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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SocialistGamer 07/02/24 11:25:22 AM #48:	Wherethisfeom posted... ^this is what it looks like when you've been proved wrong and you have ACTUAL bias toward a video game console. His sig says his last complete games are Hellblade on Xbox lol. --- Capcom is the best developer ever! Steam ID: SocialistGamer92 <cite>SocialistGamer posted [p:981116818] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>Wherethisfeom posted... </cite><quote>^this is what it looks like when you've been proved wrong and you have ACTUAL bias toward a video game console.</quote>His sig says his last complete games are Hellblade on Xbox lol. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
R_Jackal 07/02/24 11:27:25 AM #49:	You will own nothing and you will love it. Fuck that noise for real though. Glad there's a ton of old stuff to go through. <cite>R_Jackal posted [p:981116851] in Sony Physi... [t:80800671]...</cite> <quote>You will own nothing and you will love it. Fuck that noise for real though. Glad there's a ton of old stuff to go through.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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