Microsoft fires shots at Sony over PlayStation disc phase out by offering free CDs through GitHub

Microsoft has subtly fired shots at Sony over the company's recent announcement that it will be ending production of physical PlayStation game discs in January 2028, and that all new games released following that date will still come in a plastic case, but instead of a disc, it will be a redeemable code for the title.

As you can probably imagine, PlayStation gamers aren't thrilled about the news, and thousands have even expressed their rejection of the idea in a poll that called for Sony to reconsider its decision. To add more fuel to the fire, the Microsoft-owned GitHub has taken to X to announce, "We heard you. And we agree. In light of recent developments in physical media, GitHub is proud to announce that you can now obtain your public repo on CD-ROM."

"Keep it. Lend it to friends. Pass it on to your children. Your code is physically yours, forever. Until you lose it, let's be real." GitHub explains on the website that it's a burned copy of your own GitHub repo, and that supplies are limited, as only the first 1,000 eligible submissions will receive one. Additionally, burned GitHub CDs are limited to one per person, and availability may be limited by country or region.

Furthermore, signing up doesn't guarantee that you will receive a CD, and if GitHub selects your repo for a CD, it will take a few weeks to reach you. In the event that GitHub is unable to ship to you, the company will contact you. If you are interested in acquiring your own CD from GitHub with your repo on it, you can sign up here.

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Question #1

How do I sign up to request a burned GitHub CD of my public repo and what eligibility requirements apply?

Sign up via the Microsoft Forms link provided in the article (the signup "here" link to forms.cloud.microsoft.com). Eligibility: only public repos qualify, supplies are limited to the first 1,000 eligible submissions, one burned GitHub CD per person, availability may be limited by country or region, signing up does not guarantee receipt, and GitHub will contact you if it cannot ship.

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Question #2

If GitHub selects my repo for a CD, how long will shipping typically take and what regions might be excluded?

If GitHub selects your repo for a CD, it will take a few weeks to reach you. Availability is limited by country or region, and GitHub may be unable to ship to some locations; in that case the company will contact you.

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Question #3

Can I receive a GitHub CD for a private repository or only public repos?

You can obtain a GitHub CD only for a public repo. The article says GitHub announced you can "obtain your public repo on CD-ROM" and describes the signup and selection limits.

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Question #4

If GitHub is unable to ship a CD to my address, how will they contact me and what alternatives are offered?

If GitHub is unable to ship to you, the company will contact you. Alternatives offered: supplies are limited and signing up does not guarantee a CD; only the first 1,000 eligible submissions will receive one, limited to one per person and availability may be limited by country or region.

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As for Sony and Microsoft, rumors are circulating that Microsoft will follow Sony's lead and release the next Xbox without a disc drive. While that hasn't been confirmed, reports have stated that Microsoft is currently testing a disc-to-digital feature.