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Mexican lawmakers join the fight for digital games ownership with a new consumer rights initiative
Mexican lawmakers Luis Donaldo Colosio Riojas and Iraís Reyes are proposing legislation to enhance consumer rights regarding digital game ownership. The initiative aims to clarify whether consumers are buying a product or a license, push for digital preservation after server shutdowns, and enforce accountability for companies selling digital goods in Mexico.
PS5 boxes updated with physical games warning label as politicians call out Sony
Sony is updating PlayStation 5 boxes with a warning label about its discontinuation of physical games after 2027, signaling a move towards a digital-only future. This decision has drawn criticism from politicians in Mexico, Brazil, and France, who argue it restricts consumer rights and promotes a model of licensing over ownership. While the EU has not intervened, citing existing consumer protection laws, Sony maintains it is proceeding cautiously with its plans.
PlayStation users are treated like renters but charged like owners, say Mexican politicians amid complaint filed against…
Mexican politicians Iraís Reyes and Luis Donaldo Colosio have filed a complaint against Sony with the National Antitrust Commission, accusing PlayStation of treating users like renters while charging them like owners. The complaint stems from Sony's decision to end support for physical games by January 2028, which critics argue will create monopolistic conditions, eliminate the resale market, and give Sony excessive control over pricing and access.
Sony faces an anti-trust complaint in Mexico over ending PlayStation physical media
Sony is facing an anti-trust complaint in Mexico over its decision to end PlayStation disc manufacturing by January 2028. Federal Representative Iraís Reyes and Senator Luis Donaldo Colosio are filing the complaint, arguing the move is anti-competitive and anti-consumer. They believe it will force consumers to buy games exclusively through Sony's digital store, harming retailers and eliminating price competition.
"Consumers would stop truly owning their video games": Death of PlayStation discs prompts lawmakers and consumer rights groups to push back
Sony Interactive Entertainment's decision to cease production of new PlayStation game discs in 2028 has sparked significant backlash from consumers and consumer rights groups. Organizations in the Netherlands and lawmakers in Mexico are pushing back, arguing that the end of physical media will grant Sony complete control over game pricing and access, effectively turning game purchases into licenses rather than true ownership. This move raises concerns about fair pricing, the second-hand market, and digital ownership rights.
