Former PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden Questions Sony's Decision to Kill Discs

Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden questioned Sony's decision to phase out PlayStation discs starting in 2028 on The Expansion Pass podcast. He said digital downloads are more convenient but argued the minority who still buy discs are often the most loyal customers, and that the real issue is ownership. He added that players tend to imagine the worst case, which carries a brand and reputation cost for Sony.