# Sony repurposes PlayStation disc factory

Sony has begun converting its factory that previously manufactured physical PlayStation game discs for other purposes. The move reflects the gaming industry's accelerating shift toward digital downloads and streaming. It signals a further decline of physical media in the gaming market.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/games/961203/sony-austria-thalgau-end-disc-production-microlenses-instead) — 2026-07-02T21:05:13-04:00