Companies Hilariously Troll Sony’s No-Disc PlayStation Future

Sony’s rumored shift toward a disc-less PlayStation future—potentially eliminating physical game discs entirely—has sparked a wave of playful trolling from rival companies and industry players. The mockery began after a leaked internal Sony presentation suggested the next console generation might rely solely on digital downloads, with no optical drive support. Competitors quickly seized the opportunity to roast the idea.

  • Microsoft posted a cheeky tweet showing an Xbox Series X with a disc drive, captioned: “We still believe in physical media. And Santa’s list.”
  • Nintendo joined in, sharing a GIF of Mario throwing a disc-shaped coin, with the text: “Some things are better when you can actually hold them.”
  • GameStop launched a mock “Save the Disc” campaign, offering discounts on pre-owned games and warning: “Don’t let Santa’s elves go digital.”
  • Indie developer Devolver Digital tweeted a fake press release claiming their next game would be “released exclusively on a floppy disk” to protest the move.

The trolling even reached holiday lore: a fake “Santa’s Nice List” update declared Sony “removed” for “threatening the joy of unwrapping a physical game.” While Sony has not confirmed the no-disc future, the backlash highlights consumer attachment to physical media. For now, the rivalry is all in good fun, but the message is clear—many are not ready to say goodbye to the humble game disc.

Source: The Mary Sue – Companies are Hilarious Trolling Sony’s No-Disc Playstation Future