HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ Hardware News Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:25:19 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/hardware-icon-512-150x150.png HardwareFreaks - Hardware News https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ 32 32 PS5 Disc Drive purchase cap predates Sony’s disc cutoff — ‘high demand’ order limit has been on the store page since at least March 2025 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/ps5-disc-drive-purchase-cap-predates-sonys-disc-cutoff-high-demand-order-limit-has-been-on-the-store-page-since-at-least-march-2025/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 19:25:19 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/ps5-disc-drive-purchase-cap-predates-sonys-disc-cutoff-high-demand-order-limit-has-been-on-the-store-page-since-at-least-march-2025/ The world of gaming is undergoing a seismic shift, and at the center of this revolution is a decision by Sony that is forcing players and developers alike to rethink how they consume media. The company has announced its intention to end physical disc production for new PlayStation games in January 2028, marking a definitive […]

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]]> Digital archivists rush to save PS3 game data before Sony shuts down the store forever in 2027 — RPCS3 emulator urges users to preserve all content https://hardware.nrgnews.net/digital-archivists-rush-to-save-ps3-game-data-before-sony-shuts-down-the-store-forever-in-2027-rpcs3-emulator-urges-users-to-preserve-all-content/ Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:13:44 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/digital-archivists-rush-to-save-ps3-game-data-before-sony-shuts-down-the-store-forever-in-2027-rpcs3-emulator-urges-users-to-preserve-all-content/ Yesterday, Sony dropped a bombshell regarding the future of PlayStation, announcing that the PlayStation Store will shut down for PS3 and PS Vita consoles in July 2027. While this move signals a significant shift toward an all-digital gaming world, it carries a bizarre irony: the very context of the announcement highlights the urgent need to […]

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]]> PlayStation 3 and Vita digital storefronts are shutting down next year https://hardware.nrgnews.net/playstation-3-and-vita-digital-storefronts-are-shutting-down-next-year/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:14:43 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/playstation-3-and-vita-digital-storefronts-are-shutting-down-next-year/ The End of an Era: Sony Sets the Clock on the PS3 and Vita Storefronts After nearly two decades supporting the PlayStation 3 console generation, fans have been waiting for the final curtain call on its digital storefronts. Sony has finally provided a concrete timeline for the planned shutdown of the online PlayStation 3 and […]

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]]> Sony will stop making physical PlayStation games starting in 2028 https://hardware.nrgnews.net/sony-will-stop-making-physical-playstation-games-starting-in-2028/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:12:44 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/sony-will-stop-making-physical-playstation-games-starting-in-2028/ The Digital Shift: PlayStation Moves Entirely to Digital Gaming A significant evolution is underway in how gaming content is distributed for PlayStation owners. Sony has announced a sweeping change in its publishing strategy, signaling the end of physical game production and distribution. Moving forward, all new PlayStation games will be exclusively available through digital channels. […]

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]]> Sony officially kills the PlayStation disc, ending physical game production in 2028 — shutting down the PlayStation Store on the PlayStation 3 and PS Vita systems https://hardware.nrgnews.net/sony-officially-kills-the-playstation-disc-ending-physical-game-production-in-2028-shutting-down-the-playstation-store-on-the-playstation-3-and-ps-vita-systems/ Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:13:43 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/sony-officially-kills-the-playstation-disc-ending-physical-game-production-in-2028-shutting-down-the-playstation-store-on-the-playstation-3-and-ps-vita-systems/ The Final Chapter: Why Physical Game Discs Are Making Way for the Digital Age A seismic shift is underway in the world of gaming. Sony has officially announced its plan to end the production of physical game discs starting in January 2028. This decision signals the end of an era for collectors and enthusiasts, moving […]

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]]> Sony is deleting 551 movies and TV shows you bought on PlayStation, because you don’t really own your digital purchases https://hardware.nrgnews.net/sony-is-deleting-551-movies-and-tv-shows-you-bought-on-playstation-because-you-dont-really-own-your-digital-purchases/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:16:53 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/sony-is-deleting-551-movies-and-tv-shows-you-bought-on-playstation-because-you-dont-really-own-your-digital-purchases/ The Great Digital Purge: What’s Coming for Your PlayStation Library Get ready for a significant shake-up in the PlayStation ecosystem. Sony has officially announced a massive content removal plan affecting users in the United Kingdom, marking a major overhaul of what is available on the PlayStation Store. The change isn’t just about store inventory; it […]

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]]> PlayStation is removing over 500 movies from UK customers’ accounts with no refunds — Iconic films like Terminator 2, Apocalypse Now, and Mulholland Drive are getting deleted https://hardware.nrgnews.net/playstation-is-removing-over-500-movies-from-uk-customers-accounts-with-no-refunds-iconic-films-like-terminator-2-apocalypse-now-and-mulholland-drive-are-getting-deleted/ Sun, 28 Jun 2026 11:17:26 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/playstation-is-removing-over-500-movies-from-uk-customers-accounts-with-no-refunds-iconic-films-like-terminator-2-apocalypse-now-and-mulholland-drive-are-getting-deleted/ The Great Digital Purge: Sony Sets a New Precedent for Content Ownership In a move that has left PlayStation customers scratching their heads, Sony has announced a massive content purge aimed at the UK market. Scheduled for September 1, 2026, Sony will be removing 551 movies from user accounts, all stemming from the library of […]

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]]> Sony is removing thousands of ‘shovelware’ games from PlayStation Store https://hardware.nrgnews.net/sony-is-removing-thousands-of-shovelware-games-from-playstation-store/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:21:17 +0000 http://192.168.1.15:8084/sony-is-removing-thousands-of-shovelware-games-from-playstation-store/ The digital storefront landscape is undergoing a serious makeover, as Sony steps up its game to curb what many are calling “shovelware”—low-effort games designed primarily for quick sales rather than lasting quality. New publishing guidelines, introduced earlier this year, signal a definite shift in how content is vetted and sold on the PlayStation Store. This […]

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