PlayStation Going All-Digital Solidifies That PC Is The Future Of Gaming
Consoles used to be the go-to hardware for gaming, an affordable $400 box that didn’t require tinkering to run top-of-the-line new releases. It was easy, affordable, and intuitive. Slide a disc in and wham, you’re good to go. That era is over. Next-gen hardware is now looking to cost $1,000 or more thanks to the global...
Consoles used to be the go-to hardware for gaming, an affordable $400 box that didn’t require tinkering to run top-of-the-line new releases. It was easy, affordable, and intuitive. Slide a disc in and wham, you’re good to go. That era is over. Next-gen hardware is now looking to cost $1,000 or more thanks to the global memory shortage, spurred on by the glutinous demands of AI data centers, while Sony has announced that it will cease production of physical discs starting in January 2028, ending the era of second-hand marketplaces and plug-and-play.
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