Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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It took a Q+A session of its own within a financial earnings call - as opposed to talking directly to its users - but Sony has finally responded to the backlash whipped up by its announcement of the cancellation of physical media. What do we make of the response? And if it's just a small minority of PlayStation users upset by the news, is it right that Sony ignores the very negative feedback? Beyond that, we talk next-gen "secret source", whether it's possible for PC users to get a curated out-of-the-box "good settings experience" and where does Project Helix back-compat stand compared to PlayStation 6?
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00:00 Introduction
00:50 Sponsored by Green Man Gaming
02:05 Supporter Q1: Does Sony’s response to disc discontinuation critics miss the mark?
21:07 Supporter Q2: Do disc enthusiasts represent a minority Sony can ignore?
34:48 Supporter Q3: What ‘secret sauce’ will sell PS6 and Xbox Helix?
44:13 Supporter Q4: Is it too much of a hassle to get good PC performance?
50:55 Supporter Q5: Will Helix be disadvantaged relative to PS6 when playing last gen software?
Many thanks to Green Man Gaming for sponsoring this video - check out the latest preorder deals and get free access to its XP loyalty program: https://tr.ee/s1GDS7
It took a Q+A session of its own within a financial earnings call - as opposed to talking directly to its users - but Sony has finally responded to the backlash whipped up by its announcement of the cancellation of physical media. What do we make of the response? And if it's just a small minority of PlayStation users upset by the news, is it right that Sony ignores the very negative feedback? Beyond that, we talk next-gen "secret source", whether it's possible for PC users to get a curated out-of-the-box "good settings experience" and where does Project Helix back-compat stand compared to PlayStation 6?
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Go here to check out DF merch! store.digitalfoundry.net
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00:00 Introduction
00:50 Sponsored by Green Man Gaming
02:05 Supporter Q1: Does Sony’s response to disc discontinuation critics miss the mark?
21:07 Supporter Q2: Do disc enthusiasts represent a minority Sony can ignore?
34:48 Supporter Q3: What ‘secret sauce’ will sell PS6 and Xbox Helix?
44:13 Supporter Q4: Is it too much of a hassle to get good PC performance?
50:55 Supporter Q5: Will Helix be disadvantaged relative to PS6 when playing last gen software?
