Physical media is vanishing. With Sony’s PS5 Pro and Microsoft’s all-digital Xbox models, the optical drive is officially a relic.

Manufacturers are slashing costs, pushing gamers toward instant cloud delivery. While collectors fight for ownership, the industry is pivoting hard.

Expect digital-only ecosystems to dominate, potentially locking players into restrictive pricing models. The era of the game disc is over.

Expect digital-only ecosystems to dominate, potentially locking players into restrictive pricing models. The era of the game disc is over.