The Global Second-Hand Video Game Market Is Valued at $7.2 Billion, but Sony's Decision to Kill PlayStation Discs Threatens to Destroy It, Analysts Say

TheGamer · Jul 22, 14:35 UTC

Sony Ceasing Disc Production Threatens $7.2 Billion Second-Hand Market

Sony killing discs will have huge ramifications on the second-hand market; "Brick and mortar game retail is doomed.”

Eurogamer · Jul 22, 12:19 UTC

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…

IGN · Jul 22, 09:51 UTC

The Global Second-Hand Video Game Market Is Valued at $7.2 Billion, but Sony's Decision to Kill PlayStation Discs Threatens to Destroy It, Analysts Say

Sony’s decision to end production of PlayStation discs for new games from 2028 threatens to destroy the second-hand market, analysts have said.