GamesRadar+ has published a buying guide arguing that PlayStation fans should invest in physical copies of PS3 and PS Vita games before Sony's planned closure of the digital stores for those platforms makes many titles harder to obtain. The author's central point is that once digital storefronts shut and download options disappear, boxed and cartridge versions become the primary way to access these games, and prices for sought-after titles are likely to rise sharply as demand outstrips a fixed supply of second-hand stock.

The piece is framed as a curated recommendation list of standout physical releases worth acquiring now while they remain relatively affordable, spanning games across the ageing PS3 and handheld Vita libraries. It positions collecting as both a preservation measure and a potential value play, noting that discontinued digital availability tends to push up the resale value of physical media. The article is presented in GamesRadar+'s typical guide format, including affiliate purchase links to retailers alongside its picks.