Xbox, PlayStation, and the Future of Games: Gaming Is Expensive

S21E1559 - Xbox, PlayStation, and the Future of Games: Gaming Is Expensive

Published: July 12, 2026

Duration: 1:10:33

This week on Gamertag Radio, the whole crew is back! Gaming’s getting expensive, chaotic, and all digital. From Sony killing physical discs in 2028 to Microsoft’s disc-to-digital plans, layoffs, and price hikes. Paris Lily, Peter Toledo, and Danny Peña break down how inflation, exclusives, and corporate moves are turning a hobby into a luxury.

In this episode:

How Sony’s 2028 digital-only shift could lock you out of your favorite games The real reason behind the rising console prices—spoiler: it’s not just inflation Why the industry’s debt spiral might be the biggest t...