so, you've probably heard the rumors about sony ditching playstation discs by 2028 - it's like, a huge deal for gamers, right? the thing is, this decision could basically destroy the used game market, which is worth a whopping $7.2 billion globally. i mean, i love buying old games and consoles, it's like half the fun of being a gamer, you know?



i was reading about how this move could affect the market, and apparently, north america is the biggest player in the used game scene, with over $2.6 billion in revenue. it's crazy to think that more than 38% of all game transactions in the us involve pre-owned games. and it's not just the us - europe is also a huge market for second-hand games and hardware, with the uk, germany, and france being some of the top adopters.



but, like, what does this mean for us gamers? well, for starters, it's going to be way harder to find cheap games and consoles. i mean, digital games are always more expensive than physical copies, and it's just not the same, you know? some retailers will still sell code-in-box and vouchers, but it's not the same as browsing through a store and finding a hidden gem. and, let's be real, it's also a big blow to gamestop and other stores that rely on used game sales.



i've seen some analysts saying that this move could be the end of brick and mortar game retail, which is just sad. i love going to game stores and talking to other gamers - it's like, a whole community, you know? and, apparently, some experts think that the market will just decline and eventually disappear. it's like,Read more: Full article on www.eurogamer.net

What do you think about this?