There is no denying that digital decentralized gaming is growing and physical media is declining. And it happens quickly.It now appears that we are at a turning point, asThe Digital BitsAccording to a report, Best Buy, the largest electronics retailer in the United States, has decided to stop selling all physical media, which may end as early as early 2024.
This includes not only games, but also movies on 4K, Blu-ray, DVD, and music (and more). The decision applies both online and in-store. It seems like this is just the beginning, as another giant, Walmart, is rumored to be heading in the same direction, according to Limited Run Games CEO Josh Fairhurst. He should know something about this since his company specializes in physical video games and collector’s editions.
There have been recent rumors that Nintendo’s next console will launch in two versions, one of which will be all-digital in 2024, and it was recently revealed that Microsoft plans to launch an all-digital Xbox Series X next year. On top of that, Sony had an all-digital promotion of the PlayStation 5 Slim a few days ago – it seems like physical gaming might soon be a thing of the past (PCs have been around for a long time), as stores won’t be selling them and neither will consoles Will play them.
What do you think of this development?
