Kutaragi: Dropping PS5 Discs Makes Economic Sense Despite Backlash

Ken Kutaragi, former PlayStation executive known as the "Father of PlayStation," backed Sony's decision to end PS5 disc support in 2028. He said supporting physical media is not economically reasonable and that the backlash is more about mentality than necessity.

• Sony will end PS5 disc support in 2028
• Kutaragi: supporting discs is not economically reasonable
• In some regions over 50% of new PS5 game sales are physical
• Nintendo currently has no plans to drop physical games