The PS6 will have bigger problems than not having physical games

As I sat in my friend's gaming room, surrounded by shelves stacked with neatly arranged PlayStation games, I couldn't help but think about the future of gaming. With Sony's recent announcement that the PlayStation 6 will be a purely digital console, many fans are up in arms, threatening to leave the PlayStation ecosystem behind. But is this really the biggest problem the PS6 faces? I'm not so sure.

The notion that the PS6's lack of physical games is a dealbreaker for many is understandable. For some, the idea of owning a physical copy of their games is a big part of the gaming experience. But the truth is, physical games have been fading from relevancy for years. Sony's own metrics show that the majority of PlayStation game sales have been digital for a long while, with some games, like GTA 6, projected to make billions in just one week. Despite complaints about the lack of a physical version, it's clear that many consumers are comfortable with the convenience of digital purchases.

But while the lack of physical games may not be the biggest issue for the PS6, the price certainly is. With the global memory shortage driving up costs, it's likely that the PS6 will cost a pretty penny, £1,000 or more, according to some estimates. This is a steep price to pay, especially considering that the PS6's launch titles, hardware, and especially price will all play a crucial role in its success. Add to this the fact that Sony's all-digital future means less ownership of the games you purchase and Sony getting to fully dictate how much its games cost, and you have a recipe for disaster.

One of the most worrying aspects of the PS6's all-digital future is the potential impact on the used games market. When physical games were the norm, gamers could easily sell or trade their used copies to others. But with digital games, this becomes much more difficult. As one expert pointed out, if the used games market dries up, gamers will be left with few options for buying and selling their games. This could have serious consequences for the gaming industry as a whole, not to mention individual gamers.

So, while the lack of physical games may be a concern for some, it's not the biggest problem the PS6 faces. In fact, as one expert pointed out, the PS6's success hinges on a number of factors, including its launch titles, hardware, and especially price. If the PS6 flops, it will be because of these factors, not because it's a purely digital console. So, what can gamers do to prepare for the PS6's all-digital future?## The Future of Gaming: A Digital Divide?

As I left my friend's gaming room, I couldn't help but wonder what the future of gaming holds. Will the PS6's all-digital future be a success, or will it ultimately prove to be a failure?As the PS6's launch date draws near, one thing is clear: the future of gaming is digital, and it's here to stay.