Mexican federal representative Iraís Reyes and senator Luis Donaldo Colasio have officially filed a complaint with Mexico’s National Antitrust Commission regarding Sony’s decision to cease the production of physical PlayStation game discs beginning in 2028.

The lawmakers are challenging the shift toward a digital-only ecosystem, emphasizing that the transition limits consumer rights. In a public statement, Colasio noted that once the digital store becomes the sole channel, Sony will dictate prices and terms, effectively stripping players of the ability to resell, trade, or lend their purchased media.

Colasio further argued that digital purchases function as licenses rather than owned property, noting that these licenses can be revoked. He drew comparisons to previous digital storefront closures, specifically citing the upcoming shutdown of the PS3 and PS Vita stores.

Sony’s Position on Digitalization

Sony has maintained that the move is a logical progression for the company. During an earnings call last week, CFO Lin Tao addressed the decision, stating that the company has "cautiously considered" the future of its content distribution.

"It’s not just for PlayStation, but for all kinds of content, digitalization is progressing," Tao said. The company claims that because a large portion of content is already digitized, they do not foresee any negative impact on their business model as a result of the transition.

Status of Public and Political Pushback

The legal action in Mexico joins a growing list of international criticisms regarding the end of physical media, including public statements from figures such as French presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Despite a "Don't Kill the Disc" petition that garnered approximately 360,000 signatures, Sony has not indicated any plans to reverse the 2028 deadline.