Only 2 PS5 Disc Games Topped 10,000 U.S. Sales as Digital Reached 85%
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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jul 21
Only 2 PS5 Disc Games Topped 10,000 U.S. Sales as Digital Reached 85%
3 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jul 21
Summary
Circana data for the week ended July 11 showed only two PS5 physical releases sold more than 10,000 units in the U.S., underscoring how weak disc demand has become.
Mat Piscatella said just seven PS5 disc titles have cleared 100,000 U.S. sales in 2026, backing Sony’s July 1 move to print fewer physical games.
Sony’s own figures point the same way: digital made up about 78% of software sales in the last fiscal year and 85% in the fourth quarter.
Physical-game supporters still argue demand remains stronger outside the U.S., where retail stores matter more and weaker broadband can make downloads less practical.
The backlash centers on price and choice, with consumer advocates warning an all-digital shift could reduce competition and eliminate the deeper discounts often seen on boxed games.