Feature: Meet the Man Making PS5 Manuals for Your Physical Games
Physical game manuals have become a nostalgic artifact of gaming’s past. Once a cherished part of the gaming experience—with players eagerly reading booklets during drives home or diving into them before first play—these physical documents have largely vanished in the digital era as the industry shifted toward digital distribution.
However, some companies and individuals are working to preserve this tradition. Evercade includes physical booklets with all its games, and now Sandeep Rai is creating original manuals for PlayStation 5 physical releases in a bid to revive that nostalgic experience.
The effort represents a meaningful push back against the industry’s complete abandonment of physical documentation, allowing collectors and fans to experience games the way many remember from their childhoods—complete with printed guides, artwork, and written information. As digital distribution continues to dominate, such efforts highlight the enduring appeal of tangible game packaging and documentation for enthusiasts who value the complete physical experience.