Mexican Lawmakers Prepare Antitrust Complaint Against Sony Over 2028 PlayStation Disc Halt
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Updated · Eurogamer.net · Jul 13
Mexican Lawmakers Prepare Antitrust Complaint Against Sony Over 2028 PlayStation Disc Halt
3 articles · Updated · Eurogamer.net · Jul 13
Summary
Iraís Reyes and Luis Donaldo Colosio are preparing a formal complaint to Mexico’s antitrust commission, arguing Sony’s plan to end PlayStation disc manufacturing by January 2028 could unlawfully concentrate game sales in its own store.
The complaint says removing discs would wipe out retail and second-hand competition, leaving PlayStation users with fewer pricing options and potentially breaching Mexico’s Federal Economic Competition Law.
Liverpool, Sanborns and GamePlanet were cited as businesses that could be harmed, while the lawmakers also argue an all-digital model would disadvantage players in parts of Mexico with weak broadband access.
Sony has not publicly responded since announcing the shift, even as criticism has spread across retailers, industry figures and users; a petition urging a reversal has gathered nearly 310,000 signatures.
The filing adds to broader scrutiny of Sony’s control over the PlayStation ecosystem, with the lawmakers pointing to its removal of more than 500 movies and TV shows from user accounts as a warning about digital-only ownership.
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Overview
In July 2026, Sony announced it would stop making and selling physical PlayStation game discs by January 2028, shifting fully to digital sales. This move prioritized Sony’s digital storefront and raised fears that other gaming companies might follow, speeding up the end of physical media. The decision sparked immediate antitrust backlash in Mexico, where lawmakers filed complaints warning it could destroy traditional game retailers and the used game market. Critics also worried Sony could gain a near-monopoly in digital game sales, reducing competition and consumer choice. The controversy highlights major changes and challenges in the gaming industry’s future.