Written question asked by Cameron Thomas (Independent (affiliation)) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.
Sony Interactive Entertainment: Video Games
- Question
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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.
- Answer
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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.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 19292
- Session
- 2026-27
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Transferred
- Yes
- Subjects
- DVDs Video games Sony Interactive Entertainment
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- 2026-09-02 14:00:08 +0100
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