The rumor mill says Walmart is heading in the same direction.
文章： Jonas Maki – Gamereactor.cnThere’s no denying that digitally distributed games are 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.RecentlyRumorSays Nintendo’s next console will launch in two versions, one of which will be fully digital in 2024,Recently there is news thatMicrosoft plans to launch an all-digital Xbox Series X next year.In addition to this, Sony announced a few days agoPlayStation 5 SlimThere’s an all-digital rollout – it seems physical games may soon be a thing of the past (PCs have been around for a long time), as stores won’t sell them and consoles won’t play them. What do you think of this development?
