CCI Study Says PS4 and PS5 Blu-ray Discs Last 10-20 Years as Sony Eyes 2028 Exit
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Updated · GameRant · Jul 21
CCI Study Says PS4 and PS5 Blu-ray Discs Last 10-20 Years as Sony Eyes 2028 Exit
3 articles · Updated · GameRant · Jul 21
Summary
Read-only Blu-ray discs used for PS4 and PS5 games are expected to remain usable for 10 to 20 years, according to a Canadian Conservation Institute study.
CCI says discs begin degrading from day one, and BD-ROM games are especially vulnerable because even small damage to a critical area can interrupt the steady data transmission they require.
The finding complicates the case for physical ownership after Sony said it will stop manufacturing new PlayStation discs in 2028, even as earlier reporting showed more than 90% of PS5 discs work offline.
Some manufacturers claim far longer durability — Verbatim owner CMC Magnetics says one BD-R can store data for 70 years — but the report says Blu-ray is still too new for many reliable long-term case studies.
CCI recommends vertical storage in jewel cases, cool dry conditions of -10°C to 23°C, and 20% to 50% humidity to help extend disc life.