'Father Of PlayStation' Ken Kutaragi Blames A 'Mentality Issue' For The Backlash To Killing Discs
Ken Kutaragi, widely known as the creator of the original PlayStation systems, has publicly supported Sony's move to end physical game disc production. Kutaragi stated that continuing to support physical media is no longer economically reasonable and characterized the widespread player frustration as a mentality issue. While he understands why fans are reluctant to give up physical games, his comments point to a broader industry shift toward digital formats, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.
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- ✓ Ken Kutaragi is widely known as the Father of PlayStation and created the PS1, PS2, and PS3.
- ✓ Kutaragi supports Sony ending physical game discs, describing the backlash as a mentality issue.
- ✓ Kutaragi stated that physical media is no longer economically reasonable.
What changed
Ken Kutaragi publicly weighed in on the ongoing debate surrounding physical media by dismissing fan backlash as a mentality issue and calling discs economically unreasonable.
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Ken Kutaragi Blames Backlash on Mentality
Ken Kutaragi, widely known as the creator of the original PlayStation systems, has publicly supported Sony's move to end physical game disc production. Kutaragi stated that continuing to support physical media is no longer economically reasonable and characterized the widespread player frustration as a mentality issue. While he understands why fans are reluctant to give up physical games, his comments point to a broader industry shift toward digital formats, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.
Why it matters
Sony faces friction with its player base as it moves away from physical media on its gaming hardware. Kutaragi spearheaded the creation of the PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation 3, giving his perspective significant weight within the industry. His remarks align with discussions about the long-term viability of physical game collections versus digital downloads, cloud gaming, and AI replacements for traditional consoles.
What is confirmed
- Ken Kutaragi is widely known as the Father of PlayStation and created the PS1, PS2, and PS3.
- Kutaragi supports Sony ending physical game discs, describing the backlash as a mentality issue.
- Kutaragi stated that physical media is no longer economically reasonable.
Still unconfirmed
- Cloud and AI could eventually replace traditional gaming consoles entirely.
What to watch next
- Official announcements from Sony regarding future hardware disc drives
- Further statements from current PlayStation executives addressing community friction over physical media
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