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> Such a shame the disk format is dying. On one hand, yes, it's dying. On the other, a PS5 can play DVDs, so there's one class of popular, modern hardware wher
by dehrmann 8mo ago
> Such a shame the disk format is dying.
On one hand, yes, it's dying. On the other, a PS5 can play DVDs, so there's one class of popular, modern hardware where it's alive and well.
- dmonitor 8mo agoThe disc reader on consoles is optional these days. Nowadays many are opting for digital only variants. It's likely those will be the only option in ~10 years, or they'll switch to flash key cards (like the Switch) just to appease retailers.
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- nayuki 8mo ago> many are opting for digital only variants DVDs and BDs are digital.
- gambiting 8mo ago>>The disc reader on consoles is optional these days You can't buy an Xbox Series X without a BD drive. PS5 exists in both variants, but it's not like you can only buy a disc less PS5 and then you have to buy a drive extra.
- dmonitor 8mo agohttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-series-x-1tb-digital-edition-white/8z1l85h2g116 https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-series-x-1tb-digital-... Series X has a digital only edition now
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