Sony's virtual reality headset for PlayStation 5
Sony confirmed during its July 31 earnings call that it will proceed with ending physical PlayStation game discs in 2028, citing the industry-wide shift toward digital content. CFO Lin Tao acknowledged strong community opposition but argued that curated content, platform stability, and affordability will differentiate PlayStation from PC gaming. A week-long fan boycott is planned for mid-August 2026 in response.
PlayStation fans are organizing a seven-day economic and gameplay blackout from August 23 to August 30, 2026, to protest Sony's plan to end physical disc production for new games starting in 2028. The protest, organized by consumer rights group DoesItPlay, calls on players to turn off their consoles and log out of PlayStation services entirely.
Sony pauses PS VR2 headset production to manage inventory, following challenges with game compatibility and sales. A shift in strategy may be on the horizon.
Delve into the rapid sell-out of PlayStation Portal handheld units across global markets, exploring pre-order figures, potential sales, and what it indicates for Sony's venture into handheld gaming.
The leaked image of PS VR2 shows sense controllers, wrist straps, and a couple of cables or standard earbuds.
