Wolverine Disc Sales Highlight Physical Media Divide
The data underscores that physical media still matters to a significant portion of players, even as Sony pushes toward an all-digital future. This could intensify the debate over game preservation and…
The data underscores that physical media still matters to a significant portion of players, even as Sony pushes toward an all-digital future. This could intensify the debate over game preservation and…
Key points - Ampere Analysis reports 35% of Marvel's Wolverine sales were on disc. - Wolverine sold 2.16 million units in September after its September 15 launch. - In Europe, 51% of Wolverine sales were boxed; France saw over two-thirds physical, UK two-thirds digital. - Sony will phase out physical disc production for PlayStation by 2028, sparking backlash. - GTA 6 will have no physical version, even its special edition contains only a download code.
Timeline - September 15: Marvel's Wolverine launches. - September: Wolverine sells 2.16 million units; 35% are physical discs. - July: Sony acknowledges strong views on disc phase-out but insists it won't change its mind. - By 2028: Sony plans to phase out physical disc production for PlayStation.
FAQ
Q: What percentage of Wolverine sales were physical? A: According to Ampere Analysis, 35% of Marvel's Wolverine sales were on disc. In Europe, that number rises to 51%.
Q: Why is Sony phasing out discs? A: Sony announced it will phase out physical disc production for PlayStation by 2028, citing a shift toward digital. The decision has sparked backlash from preservationists and some players.
Q: Will GTA 6 have a physical version? A: No, there are no plans for a disc version of GTA 6. Even the special edition contains only a download code in an otherwise empty box.
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