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The End of Physical Blu-ray Games: Sony Strikes PlayStation
Following the announcement that PlayStation will discontinue Blu-ray discs by 2028, sparking strong backlash from gamers, Sony is adding fuel to the fire. In a recent message sent to PlayStation Network subscribers, the Japanese company reminded users that games purchased digitally are not actually owned by them, reigniting the debate over digital ownership.
Instead of remaining silent after the announcement to discontinue PlayStation's Blu-ray game format, Sony chose to remind users that games purchased digitally on PSN are not owned by them. In mid-August, many users of Sony's online gaming service, PlayStation Network (PSN), received emails reminding them of the terms of use, specifically that digitally purchased games are not theirs.
Unfortunate Timing After the 2028 Blu-ray End Announcement
Given the strong criticism Sony has faced from fans due to its recent announcement that it will discontinue physical game formats (Blu-ray discs) starting in early 2028, this is extremely unfortunate timing.
Games Granted as Simple User Licenses
Part of the email excerpt from section 1.4 states: “Software is licensed to you, not sold.” It continues, "You are granted a limited, non-exclusive, and non-transferable personal license to use or execute the Software on the applicable system or device for personal and non-commercial purposes only. All rights not expressly granted to you under this License are reserved by the Software owner, including all intellectual property rights in the Software.”
The End of Rentals and Resales: The End of Physical Format Freedom
In other words, what was possible with discs (resale, rental, or “obtaining the Software through any means not approved by Sony”) is impossible with the digital version. The digital version only grants a "usage license," meaning it is not yours to own.
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