Tesco will stop selling boxed video games.
Tesco will stop selling boxed video games.
Tesco Ditches Physical Games, Embraces Digital Future

Attention, gamers and shopaholics! Brace yourselves for some big news in the gaming world. UK supermarket giant Tesco has decided to bid farewell to boxed video games on its shelves. That’s right, no more physical copies of your favorite games at Tesco’s 2800 stores.
Don’t panic just yet! Tesco isn’t leaving gamers high and dry. They’re blaming the rise of digital game sales for this move and will continue to stock digital points cards. So, while you won’t find those shiny game cases, you’ll still be able to get your hands on some digital goodies.
Let’s face it, the days of physically buying games are slowly fading away, just like that gel pen trend we all got obsessed with in the ’90s. Tesco acknowledges this trend and has decided to follow suit. Once the current stock of boxed games runs out, you won’t find any more on their shelves. So, if you had your heart set on buying a boxed copy of EA Sports FC 24 or Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, well, tough luck.
But fear not, dear gamers! Tesco is not leaving you empty-handed. You’ll still have the opportunity to purchase store credit for PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch. Armed with this digital currency, you’ll be able to explore the vast realm of the PlayStation or Microsoft stores, or the eShop, all from the comfort of your beloved console.
Now, let’s talk numbers, because numbers make everything more exciting, right? According to UK sales figures quoted by GI.biz, the digital revolution in gaming has been on the fast track. Out of June’s four biggest games – Diablo 4, Final Fantasy 16, Street Fighter 6, and F1 23 – less than 18 percent were sold in physical copies. It’s clear that gamers are embracing the convenience and accessibility of digital downloads.
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So, let’s bid adieu to the era of physical games at Tesco and welcome the digital future with open arms. Change can be daunting, but hey, we’re gamers! We adapt, we conquer, and we level up. Get ready to embark on exciting gaming adventures, without leaving the comfort of your couch.
