Sony Is Ending PlayStation Game Discs (2028): What It Means for Gamers in Kenya

Sony has confirmed it will stop making physical PlayStation game discs. From January 2028, every new PlayStation game will be sold digitally only — no more boxed discs at retail. Games released before then keep their discs, and existing discs keep working, but the future of PlayStation gaming is a download. Here is what that actually changes for gamers in Kenya, and how to buy your games the new way.

What Sony announced

On 1 July 2026, Sony Interactive Entertainment confirmed it will end production of physical game discs for all new PlayStation titles starting January 2028. The reason is simple: the world already moved. Around 85% of PS5 software is now bought digitally, physical discs make up roughly 3% of Sony's gaming revenue, and the year's biggest game — EA Sports FC 26 — sold nearly 9 out of 10 copies as downloads. The next console, the PS6, will offer a disc drive only as an optional add-on for playing older PS4/PS5 discs and 4K Blu-ray movies; PS6 games themselves will be digital-only.

What it means if you game in Kenya

• New games become downloads. From 2028, a new PlayStation game is bought from the PlayStation Store and downloaded — there is no disc to pick up in town.
• You fund purchases with your PSN wallet. To buy digital games you top up your PlayStation Network wallet, then spend it in the Store. For Kenyans, the easiest way to add wallet funds is a PSN gift card paid for with M-Pesa — no international credit card needed.
• Region now decides your price. Digital games are priced per store region. A US or UAE PlayStation account often pays 25–35% less than the UK on the same AAA game. Which region you set up matters more than ever — we break it down in PSN region guide for Kenya.
• Discs you already own still work. Nothing you own stops working, and disc games released before 2028 still exist. But resale and lending fade as the library goes digital.

Should you still buy a disc console in Kenya?

For most Kenyan buyers now, the digital console is the future-proof pick. Here is the honest split:

• Buy a digital console (PS5 Digital or PS5 Pro Digital) if you are happy downloading games and topping up with PSN cards. It is cheaper up front and matches where PlayStation is going. Pair it with a PSN gift card and you are ready on day one.
• Buy the disc edition (or add the disc drive) only if you specifically want to play 4K Blu-ray movies, keep buying second-hand disc games while they last, or play a disc collection you already own. Treat the disc drive as a deliberate accessory, not a default.

See the full comparison in PS5 Disc vs Digital Edition for Kenya, and current models and prices on the PS5 price in Kenya page.

How to buy PlayStation games digitally in Kenya

1. Set up (or choose) your PlayStation account region — US or UAE are usually the best value for Kenyan buyers.
2. Buy a PSN gift card for that region at iTey Store and pay with M-Pesa. The code arrives by email in about 60 seconds.
3. On your PS5, go to the PlayStation Store, choose Redeem Code, and enter it to top up your wallet.
4. Buy any game from the Store — it downloads and installs, no disc required.

New to paying for digital with M-Pesa? Start with how to buy gift cards in Kenya with M-Pesa.

Frequently asked questions

Will my current PS5 disc games stop working?

No. Discs you already own keep working, and disc games released before January 2028 still exist. Only the production of new game discs ends.

How do I buy new PlayStation games after discs end?

From the PlayStation Store, funded by your PSN wallet. In Kenya the simplest way to add funds is a PSN gift card bought with M-Pesa, delivered by email in seconds.

Which PSN region is cheapest for Kenya?

US and UAE usually price AAA games 25–35% below the UK. Set your account to the region whose card you plan to buy, and buy the matching region card.

Is the PS5 Digital Edition a safe buy now?

Yes — it is arguably the more future-proof choice, since PlayStation is going digital-only. Buy the disc edition only if you want 4K Blu-ray or a physical disc library.

Where do I buy PS5 consoles and PSN cards in Kenya?

iTey Store stocks every current PS5 model and PSN gift cards for US, UK, UAE and South Africa — pay with M-Pesa, cards delivered instantly. See PS5 prices and PSN gift cards.

Getting ahead of the shift? Pair a digital PS5 with a PSN gift card and you are set for the download-only future — pay with M-Pesa, code in your inbox in about a minute.