https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/furious-ps5-players-unplug-their-consoles-in-protest-as-blackout-gets-underwayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/furious-ps5-players-unplug-their-consoles-in-protest-as-blackout-gets-underwayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/furious-ps5-players-unplug-their-consoles-in-protest-as-blackout-gets-underway#u47067Mon, 24 Aug 2026 01:06:10 +0000A week-long protest called the 'PS5 Blackout' or 'PSBlackout' has begun, with players unplugging their consoles to protest Sony's decision to phase out PlayStation disc releases. The blackout is scheduled to run from August 23rd to 30th, 2026. Players are upset about the shift away from physical games and concerns about game preservation. The protest is a coordinated effort by PlayStation fans to send a message to Sony.Why it mattersThe protest is in response to Sony's decision to phase out PlayStation disc releases, which has sparked concerns among consumers and