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

Explore insights from ex-PlayStation boss Shawn Layden on why Sony might not fully abandon disc drives in the upcoming PS6, ...

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

The gaming industry is slowly moving toward an all-digital future, with both Xbox and PlayStation releasing disc-less versions of the Xbox Series X and PS5 (respectively). Despite this trend, the ...

"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 ...

Comments made by a former PlayStation executive has PS5 owners hoping that their standalone disc drives will be compatible ...

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.

A former senior official at Sony Interactive Entertainment names one feature he believes the PlayStation 6 must include at ...

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

Layden pointed out that certain groups, like athletes and military personnel, really depend on physical game discs because ...

One of Sony Interactive Entertainment's former leaders shares his thoughts about the multiplatform approach that Xbox is ...

Former PlayStation CEO Shawn Layden discusses the possibility of the PS6 launching without a disc drive included.