# DF Direct Q+A: Sony Finally Responds To End-Of-Disc Backlash - And It's Not Good News

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Podcast: [Digital Foundry Direct Weekly](https://stenobird.com/podcast/digital-foundry-direct-weekly-5614590)
Published: 2026-08-04T17:00:00+00:00
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It took a Q+A session of its own within a financial earnings call - as opposed to talking directly to its users - but Sony has finally responded to the backlash whipped up by its announcement of the cancellation of physical media. What do we make of the response? And if it's just a small minority of PlayStation users upset by the news, is it right that Sony ignores the very negative feedback? Beyond that, we talk next-gen "secret source", whether it's possible for PC users to get a curated out-of-the-box "good settings experience" and where does Project Helix back-compat stand compared to PlayStation 6? 00:00 Introduction 00:44 Supporter Q1: Does Sony’s response to disc discontinuation critics miss the mark? 19:46 Supporter Q2: Do disc enthusiasts represent a minority Sony can ignore? 33:27 Supporter Q3: What ‘secret sauce’ will sell PS6 and Xbox Helix? 42:52 Supporter Q4: Is it too much of a hassle to get good PC performance? 49:34 Supporter Q5: Will Helix be disadvantaged relative to PS6 when playing last gen software? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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