No, Sony's Strict PS5 Disc Drive Order Cap Of 1 Per Person Is Not A Sign Of Panic Buying
There are no signs that gamers are buying up standalone disc drives for the PlayStation 5 ahead of Sony's move to an all-digital future. While it is certainly possible that there is an influx of sales following Sony's announcement that it plans to phase out physical media for new games starting in 2028, the strict order limit on PS5 disc drives at the PlayStation Store is totally unrelated.
As some outlets have now noticed, Sony's PS5 disc drive product page states in all bold, "Due to high demand, there is a limit of 1 per order." Some early reporting on the sales cap incorrectly assumed and/or suggested that this was in response to Sony basically declaring that physical game media is dead.
"IMPORTANT NOTICE: From Jan. 2028, newly released games on PlayStation will be available for purchase on PlayStation Store and at retailers in digital format only. Discs...
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