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Ken Kutaragi, the architect behind the initial three PlayStation consoles, recently addressed the industry shift away from physical media. He acknowledged that many consumers view discs as a vital symbol of ownership, yet he argued that maintaining their production is no longer economically viable for Sony.
Speaking at the Game Republic New Horizons event, Kutaragi suggested that the frustration surrounding the removal of disc drives is largely a mentality issue. He drew a comparison to smartphones, noting that users of networked devices generally accept digital content without requiring physical copies to feel secure in their ownership.
Kutaragi observed that Sony might be transitioning toward an all-digital hardware strategy, a move he acknowledges has created friction among dedicated gaming enthusiasts. He noted that while he is no longer the CEO of PlayStation, having retired in June 2007, he maintains shared perspectives with the company.
Beyond media formats, Kutaragi expressed concern regarding current hardware pricing, describing the market as unhealthy due to high costs. He highlighted reports that PlayStation 6 memory and storage components alone could exceed $680, suggesting that the industry should eventually leverage cloud computing and AI to potentially eliminate the need for consoles entirely.
