Sony killing physical PlayStation games is "the latest attack on our diminishing rights," leading digital rights group says: "The end goal is to turn the customer into a renter"
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has criticized Sony's decision to end physical game sales on PlayStation in 2028, calling it an "attack on our diminishing rights" and a move towards customers becoming renters. EFF director Rory Mir highlighted the trend seen in other media industries, warning that the ultimate goal is to shift consumers to subscription-based access, limiting true ownership.
- Entities
- Company: Sony
- Topic: Physical Media
- Topic: Digital Ownership
- Person: Rory Mir
- Platform: PlayStation
- Game: Grand Theft Auto 6
- Company: Electronic Frontier Foundation
- Topic: Digital Rights
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