“What is the point of owning a PlayStation 6 anymore?” – Reddit discussion goes viral

Following Sony’s announcement that it will stop releasing new PlayStation games on disc from 2028 onward, a Reddit discussion about the future of the console has gained more than 1,000 comments. Thread creator u/MurkyMeadows2026 asks: “What is the point of owning a PlayStation 6 anymore?” He then lists what the console is expected to offer: a purely digital focus, long development cycles of five to seven years, a possible price between $800 and $1,000, weaker hardware than a high-end PC, and no real ownership of digital games, movies, or other content. The Reddit user also notes that exclusives are no longer what they once were.

The community is largely in agreement. The top comment essentially says that the user has already answered his own question: “There is no reason to buy a PS6.” However, the many agreeing comments quickly show that this is not just about price and performance. For many fans, the move away from physical games appears to be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. For example, u/Weak_Bag9065 writes: “The PS5 will be the last console I buy, because it simply no longer makes sense not to have a PC.” Several users share that view and say they have been buying PlayStation consoles for years, but are now considering switching to PC for the first time.

Others consider the criticism exaggerated 

Although most users are skeptical of Sony’s digital strategy, there are also voices that consider the criticism exaggerated. Many players mainly want a console that works directly on the TV without hardware configuration, driver issues, or graphics settings. The comparison with PC is also put into perspective. A gaming PC with similar performance would likely be significantly more expensive than the PS5’s successor, even if Sony’s next console were to fall in the $800 to $1,000 range. In addition, the lack of physical media has long been reality on PC. The difference is that PC players can choose between several stores, while PlayStation users remain tied to Sony’s ecosystem.

Then there are Sony’s first-party games, such as God of War, Marvel’s Spider-Man, and Ghost of Tsushima. Although these games are now often released for PC later as well, they remain an important reason for many players to stay in the PlayStation ecosystem. Reddit user u/Environmental-Day86 also points out that Reddit represents only a small fraction of potential buyers: “And don't let Reddit fool you. There are approximately 100m PS5 owners in the world. This sub has 3,100 weekly contributors, and 47,000 weekly visitors.” The current Reddit discussion is therefore not a representative snapshot of public opinion, but it is at least a small sample. Only time will tell what the future of PlayStation actually looks like.