Sony is ditching physical discs, so here’s how I’ll play PS2 games using original hardware and handhelds instead of PS5 games in protest
A GamesRadar+ writer reacts to Sony's move away from physical game discs by announcing they will play PlayStation 2 titles on original hardware and handheld devices rather than buying digital PS5 games, framing it as a personal protest against the shift to disc-free consoles. The piece reflects wider unease among gamers about losing physical ownership of titles as manufacturers increasingly push all-digital distribution.
The article, part of GamesRadar's retro/hardware coverage, focuses on practical ways to keep playing PS2 games using genuine consoles and portable devices rather than emulation on newer PlayStation systems. It taps into ongoing consumer concerns about preservation, ownership and access as Sony phases out physical disc support.
- Sony is moving away from physical game discs.
- Writer will play PS2 games on original hardware instead.
- Move seen as protest against losing physical game ownership.