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Nintendo Maintains Commitment to Physical Game Media
Nintendo confirms it will continue supporting physical game media for the Switch 2, despite broader industry shifts toward digital-only distribution.
October 13, 2026, 01:00 PM·Tom

Nintendo confirms it will continue supporting physical game media for the Switch 2, despite broader industry shifts toward digital-only distribution.

Nippon Ichi Software is in talks with Sony to find a compromise regarding the potential discontinuation of physical PlayStation game discs by 2028.

US compact disc sales saw a significant rebound in the first half of 2026, with unit volume increasing by nearly 46% compared to the previous year.

CD sales saw a significant rebound in the first half of 2026, with units sold jumping by 45.7 percent to 17.5 million, according to RIAA data.

CD sales have seen a surprise rebound in early 2026, with revenue climbing to $171.1 million, marking a 58.6% increase compared to the same period last year.
