# PlayStation Ending Physical Disc Production in 2028

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Podcast: [Game Mess Mornings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/game-mess-mornings-5219402)
Published: 2026-07-01T16:37:11+00:00
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## Resource

Jeff Grubb is joined by Lex Luddy to chat about Rhythm Heaven Groove reviews, a new Switch 2 model being spotted in the wild, and the status of Kojima's horror game for the XBOX. We then buckle up to dive into a whole grip of PlayStation related news such as the company ending physical disc production, Sony closing the PlayStation store on the PS3 and VITA, and more! 00:00 - Intro 5:40 - Rhythm Heaven Groove reviews 13:50 - New Switch 2 model spotted in the wild with updated screen 19:15 - Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles 25:55 - PlayStation 6 ‘almost guaranteed’ for 2028 after digital-only news, analyst says 35:55 - BREAK 37:00 - Sony is closing the PlayStation Store on PS3 and Vita 44:25 - Hideo Kojima’s Xbox exclusive horror game reportedly safe from Microsoft cuts 48:55 - US bill requiring paid games to be playable after they shut down has failed to pass a Senate vote 55:55 - Rockstar accused of ignoring pay inequity, mandating crunch, and weaponizing bonuses

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