A former PlayStation executive believes Sony will struggle to release the PS6 without a disc drive, as PS5 owners debate backward compatibility.

Former PlayStation CEO Shawn Layden doubts an all-digital PS6. He cites global market reach and internet limitations as key factors.

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"I don't think Sony can get away with it now," Layden said. "I think Xbox has had more success in pursuing that strategy, but ...

Sony's global market is too massive for a fully disc-less future, as Layden explains why PlayStation isn't following Xbox's digital-only lead anytime soon.

Beloved ex-PlayStation executive Shawn Layden doesn’t believe Sony can “get away” with an all-digital PS6.

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Former Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios CEO Shawn Layden has said Sony can't get away with launching the ...

Former PlayStation CEO Shawn Layden explains why Sony may struggle to remove PS6 disc support and physical media in the next generation.

Shawn Layden feels that the PS6 won't be entirely discless, stating it would be hard for Sony to go entirely digital for next-gen.