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Sony's decision to kill off PlayStation discs could destroy the $7.2bn used game market, according to analysts

The second-hand video game market stands in jeopardy in the wake of Sony's decision to end the manufacturing of PlayStation discs by January 2028. The market, which analysts estimate is worth $7.2bn globally, could be destroyed as a result of Sony's controversial move. Read more

The second-hand video game market stands in jeopardy in the wake of Sony's decision to end the manufacturing of PlayStation discs by January 2028. The market, which analysts estimate is worth $7.2bn globally, could be destroyed as a result of Sony's controversial move.

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