'No way THIS is the first tweet PlayStation puts out after 6 days' Instead
of responding to the physical disc controversy, PlayStation is trying to advertise its new fight stick as fans refuse to back down

Date:
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:40:58 +0000

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Sony is trying to advertise its new PlayStation fight stick amid physical
disc controversy, but fans aren't having it.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Amid backlash surrounding plans to end physical game disc production, Sony is trying to advertise its new PlayStation fight stick The company has remained quiet amid fan pushback
since announcing its plans Fans appear outraged by Sony's lack of response PlayStation has just posted online for the first time since announcing its plans to end physical game disc production , but instead of addressing the elephant in the room, the company is trying to advertise its new fight stick.

From January 2028 onwards physical PlayStation discs will no longer be produced, and let's just say the reaction to the announcement has sparked overwhelming backlash. While fans continue to urge the company to backtrack
on its decision online, including creating a petition that has amassed over 170,000 signatures , PlayStation has remained noticeably quiet on the issue. But finally, after six days of silence, it looks like it's finally shared a new social media post. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

Is it a statement addressing the issue? A response explaining its stance further? No. It's an advertisement for its new FlexStrike wireless fight stick.

As of writing, the post has been up for one hour, has over 4.5million views, and has received massive pushback, with fans flooding the replies to accuse PlayStation of ignoring them. You may like 'Physical media is what makes consoles the best place to play' PlayStation fans pushing back against
Sony's plan to end physical discs have managed to amass over 170,000 signatures in a bid to reverse the decision The end of physical game copies
is coming, and retailers are not happy 'I will quit buying games' Sony is killing physical discs in 2028 and now unhappy fans are concerned about what it means for game ownership

" Sony is completely ignoring the huge backlash for the killing physical
media and ownership," one fan said. "Don't let them get away with it. Voice your disgust under every post they put out until they change course." Sony there's something you should address... pic.twitter.com/AtBQIaCoPJ July 7, 2026 pic.twitter.com/WmAm1ooc0K July 7, 2026 Another wrote, "No way THIS is the first tweet PlayStation puts out after 6 days," as another joked, "I dont understand. This a physical product? How do I download it?" Get daily
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The thread is also full of fans showing how much they care about physical media, with some proudly showing off their collections, others declaring they won't buy another console again, and of course, plenty of memes about the situation.

We'll have to wait and see if PlayStation eventually caves to the pressure, but for now, Sony's plan to stop manufacturing physical media is still going ahead. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to
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