A reader has expressed admiration for fans protesting Sony's all-digital future on social media, noting their sustained and creative efforts across multiple platforms.
The reader, who identifies as a loyal PlayStation owner since the PS1, describes feeling "pretty much had it with Sony at this point." They acknowledge that PlayStation has historically made good products and recovered from setbacks, such as the PlayStation 3 era, which they feel was followed by the PlayStation 4 as the company's peak.
Rapid decline and all-digital shift
The reader notes that within a year of release, the PlayStation 5 was seen as a disaster due to a lack of games and a focus on live service titles. They criticise Sony's decision to move to an all-digital future, suggesting that waiting a year for the PlayStation 6 would have reduced complaints. They also mention speculation about Rockstar and GTA 6 being digital-only, but argue that discs could still have been supported.
Fan protests and social media backlash
The reader highlights that while a boycott of the console did not gain enough traction, protests on Sony's YouTube channel, X, Instagram, and PlayStation Blog have been impressive. They note that comments are consistently negative but often witty and varied, with fans creating puns and jokes related to games. The reader believes the persistence of these comments shows fans are not giving up.
The reader concludes that Sony's social media is now "useless" due to the backlash, and they see this as a consequence of Sony's actions. They praise the fans for making their point and having fun while doing so.
