Former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden questioned Sony's decision to stop producing physical discs for its consoles starting in 2028, calling it a "highly spreadsheet-driven decision" and stating that the move has damaged the company's reputation. Layden pointed out that this move transforms players' "ownership" of games into "access to digital assets" and believes it will affect players' collecting psychology. Previously, Sony argued in court that consumers purchasing digital games do not acquire ownership but rather a revocable license.