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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2026 · 8 MIN

Why Game Studios Are Abandoning Physical Discs

from Gaming Tech with Fexingo: Consoles, PC Gaming, and the Game Industry · host Fexingo

Episode 59 of Gaming Tech with Fexingo: Consoles, PC Gaming, and the Game Industry. Lucas and Luna explore the accelerating shift from physical game discs to all-digital distribution. They break down the numbers: digital now accounts for over 90% of game sales on PC and approaching 80% on consoles. The hosts discuss the impact on collectors, used-game markets, and game preservation. They examine how Sony and Microsoft are pushing disc-less consoles, the role of Game Pass and PlayStation Plus, and what the loss of physical ownership means for gamers. Specific examples include the Xbox Series S, the PS5 Digital Edition, and the closure of GameStop’s physical retail footprint. The conversation ties to broader tech trends around ownership in a subscription economy. #DigitalDistribution #PhysicalGames #GameIndustry #XboxSeriesS #PS5DigitalEdition #GameStop #GamePreservation #UsedGames #GamePass #PlayStationPlus #OwnershipEconomy #SubscriptionGaming #Sony #Microsoft #Nintendo #Technology #GamingTechWithFexingo #FexingoBusiness Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jun 18, 2026

Episode 59 of Gaming Tech with Fexingo: Consoles, PC Gaming, and the Game Industry. Lucas and Luna explore the accelerating shift from physical game discs to all-digital distribution. They break down the numbers: digital now accounts for over 90% of game sales on PC and approaching 80% on consoles. The hosts discuss the impact on collectors, used-game markets, and game preservation. They examine how Sony and Microsoft are pushing disc-less consoles, the role of Game Pass and PlayStation Plus, and what the loss of physical ownership means for gamers. Specific examples include the Xbox Series S, the PS5 Digital Edition, and the closure of GameStop’s physical retail footprint. The conversation ties to broader tech trends around ownership in a subscription economy. #DigitalDistribution #PhysicalGames #GameIndustry #XboxSeriesS #PS5DigitalEdition #GameStop #GamePreservation #UsedGames #GamePass #PlayStationPlus #OwnershipEconomy #SubscriptionGaming #Sony #Microsoft #Nintendo #Technology #GamingTechWithFexingo #FexingoBusiness Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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