Sony acknowledges backlash, will “cautiously” move forward with end of discs
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"Sony acknowledges backlash, will “cautiously” move forward with end of discs" is generating significant coverage in the Technology category, with 1 articles from 1 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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Coverage (4)
- Sony doubles down on axing physical game discs Tom's Hardware · 106d ago
- Sony Finally Responds to PlayStation Players Angry About PS5 Physical Discs Ending vice.com · 106d ago
- Sony Will Move Forward With Its Plans To Stop Making PS5 Discs Despite Backlash Engadget · 106d ago
- PlayStation to stop making discs. Is this the end? The Detroit News · 106d ago
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