Ken Kutaragi says the shift away from PlayStation discs is economically logical, while fans continue to defend physical ownership, access and control.
Nintendo says Switch 2 will continue supporting physical games, but game-key cards introduce fresh questions about downloads, ownership and preservation.
Sony’s new harassment policy includes wording that PS5 disc protesters fear could target persistent complaints, with customer-service restrictions and legal action possible.
PlayStation owners are staging a digital blackout over Sony’s planned end to disc production, defending physical ownership, resale and long-term access.
Sony has no confirmed PS6 release date as component costs, supply-chain disruption and uncertainty over physical games complicate its next console.
A Chinese court has recognised online gaming accounts as inheritable property, raising fresh questions about digital ownership, Steam libraries and player rights.