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As PlayStation physical game sales drop, it's no wonder Sony is pushing digital-only consoles

Sales of physical software accounted for just three percent of PlayStation sales last year.

It's no wonder Sony's PS5 consoles are primarily digital-only when fewer consumers are buying physical games, even with the option of a disc drive. Astro Bot - Launch Trailer | PS5 Games Watch on YouTube By comparison, hardware makes up 24 percent of sales, though that's a given considering the high cost of consoles - a price that keeps getting higher. It's no wonder, then, Sony is so keen to push live-service games - its report highlights the success of Helldivers 2, Destiny 2, Gran Turismo and MLB The Show, as well as noting the "eagerly awaited Marathon".

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