{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69f9a6533a143563edc22e7f/6a72104b28ead4902ce5b161?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"DF Direct Q+A: Sony Finally Responds To End-Of-Disc Backlash - And It's Not Good News","description":"<p>It took a Q+A session of its own within a financial earnings call - as opposed to talking directly to its users - but Sony has finally responded to the backlash whipped up by its announcement of the cancellation of physical media. What do we make of the response? And if it's just a small minority of PlayStation users upset by the news, is it right that Sony ignores the very negative feedback? Beyond that, we talk next-gen \"secret source\", whether it's possible for PC users to get a curated out-of-the-box \"good settings experience\" and where does Project Helix back-compat stand compared to PlayStation 6?</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>00:44 Supporter Q1: Does Sony’s response to disc discontinuation critics miss the mark?</p><p>19:46 Supporter Q2: Do disc enthusiasts represent a minority Sony can ignore?</p><p>33:27 Supporter Q3: What ‘secret sauce’ will sell PS6 and Xbox Helix?</p><p>42:52 Supporter Q4: Is it too much of a hassle to get good PC performance?</p><p>49:34 Supporter Q5: Will Helix be disadvantaged relative to PS6 when playing last gen software?</p>","author_name":"Digital Foundry"}