Sony Will Stop Making Game Discs by 2028

Sony 將於 2028 年前停止生產遊戲光碟


Introduction

Sony will stop making game discs for PlayStation in January 2028. Now, people will only buy games online.

Sony 將於 2028 年 1 月停止為 PlayStation 生產遊戲光碟。現在人們將僅透過網路購買遊戲。

Main Body

Many people buy games online now. Sony says 80% of people do this. New games like Grand Theft Auto VI will not have discs. Small game shops will lose money.

現在許多人透過網路購買遊戲。Sony 表示有 80% 的人如此操作。像 Grand Theft Auto VI 這樣的新遊戲將不會有光碟版。小型遊戲店將會虧損。

Game consoles are now more expensive. This is because AI needs the same computer parts as consoles. The PlayStation 6 might cost a lot of money.

遊戲主機現在變得更昂貴。這是因為 AI 需要的電腦零件與主機相同。PlayStation 6 的價格可能會很高。

Sony will also close the old stores for PlayStation 3 and Vita by July 2027. Some people are sad. They worry that they will lose their games if there are no discs.

Sony 也將在 2027 年 7 月前關閉 PlayStation 3 和 Vita 的舊商店。有些人感到難過。他們擔心如果沒有光碟,將會失去他們的遊戲。

Conclusion

Sony is moving to digital games. They are closing old stores and consoles are becoming more expensive.

Sony 正轉向數位遊戲。他們正在關閉舊商店,且遊戲主機變得越來越昂貴。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The 'Future-Talk' Pattern

In this text, we see a very simple way to talk about the future: Will + Action.

Look at these examples:

  • Sony will stop making discs.
  • People will buy games online.
  • PS6 might cost a lot of money.

💡 Simple Rules

  1. Will = I am sure this happens later.
  2. Might = I think this is possible, but I am not 100% sure.

Pattern: Subject \rightarrow Will/Might \rightarrow Action (Example: Sony \rightarrow will \rightarrow close stores)


📦 Word Bank (Everyday English)

WordSimple Meaning
StopTo finish doing something
LoseWhen something goes away $
ExpensiveCosts a lot of money $
WorryTo feel nervous about the future

Vocabulary Learning

disc (n.)
A flat, round plastic object used to store computer games or music.
Example:I put the game disc into the console to start playing.
online (adj./adv.)
Connected to the internet.
Example:I like to buy my clothes online because it is faster.
console (n.)
A special computer machine used only for playing video games.
Example:The PlayStation is a very popular game console.
expensive (adj.)
Something that costs a lot of money.
Example:The new iPhone is too expensive for me.
digital (adj.)
Information stored as computer data, not on a physical object like a disc.
Example:I prefer digital books because I can carry them on my phone.
Practice A2 words in a crossword