DTDigital TrendsVery negative
The new fad of PC renting is a nightmare and Iām scared about the future of gaming
The gaming industry is shifting from hardware ownership to a rental and subscription model, exemplified by HP's OMEN Gaming Subscription and Sony's PlayStation 5 leasing program. This trend, driven by rising hardware costs and the growth of cloud gaming, raises concerns about long-term costs, the erosion of PC gaming's tinkering culture, and the preservation of game history.
