“Like Having A Dead Body Handcuffed To You” – Co-Founder Of Codemasters Predicted The Death Of Physical Media 13 Years Ago

“It’s dragging along this dead body and it’s going to slow them down”.

Sony’s recent confirmation that it is abandoning physical media on PS5 and future consoles has sent shockwaves through the industry – but for some, the shift to a digital-only landscape is long overdue.

Back in 2013, Microsoft was forced to perform an embarrassing U-turn with its Xbox One console, following the announcement of DRM policies that would have prevented second-hand sales and marked a big step towards an all-digital distribution model.

Read the full article on timeextension.com

“It’s dragging along this dead body and it’s going to slow them down”.

Sony’s recent confirmation that it is abandoning physical media on PS5 and future consoles has sent shockwaves through the industry – but for some, the shift to a digital-only landscape is long overdue.

Back in 2013, Microsoft was forced to perform an embarrassing U-turn with its Xbox One console, following the announcement of DRM policies that would have prevented second-hand sales and marked a big step towards an all-digital distribution model.

Read the full article on timeextension.com

 

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