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Analyst Reveals How Much More Profitable Digital Games Are Than Physical

A gaming consultant and analyst has shed light on what the numbers could look like for companies like PlayStation and Xbox in an all-digital future, suggesting that the shift to a disc-free industry could increase profits by as much as 54%. It is no secret that video game and gaming console production is becoming more...

A gaming consultant and analyst has shed light on what the numbers could look like for companies like PlayStation and Xbox in an all-digital future, suggesting that the shift to a disc-free industry could increase profits by as much as 54%. It is no secret that video game and gaming console production is becoming more expensive and that major companies are looking for ways to improve their profit margins. One recent example was PlayStation's sudden decision to stop printing new video game discs starting in January 2028.

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