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Sony's Plan to Kill PlayStation Discs Looks Smarter after US Physical Sales Cratered to just $85 Million Revenue in July
In July, US physical game sales plummeted to a historical low of $85 million, supporting Sony's controversial decision to cease production of PlayStation discs by 2028. This figure reflects an ongoing downward trend in physical game sales, exacerbated by increasing console prices and shifting consumer preferences towards digital formats. The situation poses significant financial implications for the industry, challenging the viability of maintaining physical media pipelines.
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Published 21 Aug 2026, 14:20 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Sony to stop manufacturing PlayStation discs starting January 2028.
- US physical game sales reached an all-time low of $85 million in July.
- Physical software spending has declined approximately 87% since 2008.
- Nintendo accounts for 63% of US physical game sales, while PlayStation is at 32%.
- Overall US console spending decreased by 29% year-over-year in July.
Interesting facts
- July 2025 marked the lowest physical game revenue since tracking began in 1995.
- Only two PlayStation titles sold over 10,000 physical copies in July.
- Physical game sales of $1.5 billion in 2025 were an 11% decline from the previous year.