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Report Finds Many PS5 and Xbox Series X Physical Games Don't Fully Work Without a Download

A study by game-preservation group Does It Play finds that a significant share of physical PS5 and Xbox Series X games require a download to function properly or avoid game-breaking bugs, raising concerns about game preservation as Sony prepares to end physical disc production in 2028.

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