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Sony Interactive Entertainment: Video Games

Asked by Cameron ThomasIndependentDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled Answered 2 September 2026UIN 19292

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact on high street retailers of Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe's decision to retire physical media on its gaming systems.

Answered by Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

The Department keeps the consumer protection framework under review to ensure that it is effective in protecting consumers but has not made a specific assessment of the potential impact on high street retailers of Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe's decision to retire physical media on its gaming systems.

This is a commercial decision for Sony to make. Consumers are encouraged to provide feedback and suggestions to businesses directly. This encourages businesses to adapt and compete fairly based on demand.

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