Sony Faces Lawsuit Over Digital Game Ownership Claims
PlayStation fans and consumer groups are suing Sony over its digital game sales practices. They argue Sony's terms mislead consumers about true ownership of digital titles. A lawsuit also targets Sony's planned shift to digital-only sales, citing monopoly concerns.
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Fed up with Sony, PlayStation fans compile a list of all the times the company said "you own" your games and…
PlayStation fans have compiled a list of Sony's past statements and store verbiage that suggest users "own" their digital games, in light of a class action lawsuit challenging these terms. The lawsuit hinges on a California law requiring clear communication about licensing versus ownership, with Sony arguing consumers are not misled by its terms. The article highlights numerous examples from the PlayStation Store and help pages that imply ownership, despite Sony's terms of service stating otherwise.
After Sony tells fans they don't own digital games, one Consumer Rights group is tracking all the times PlayStation said the opposite
A consumer rights group is tracking over 30 instances where Sony has implied customers own digital games, contradicting their recent legal argument that 'reasonable consumers' know they don't truly own them. A class action lawsuit alleges Sony's PlayStation Store is unclear about digital licenses being revocable, while Sony claims their disclosures are sufficient.
Stop Killing Games has joined a lawsuit against Sony's move to digital-only sales: 'You won't have any…
The consumer group Stichting Massaschade & Consument, supported by Stop Killing Games, is suing Sony over its move towards digital-only game sales. They argue that eliminating physical discs by 2028 will create a monopoly for Sony, allowing them to dictate game prices and usage rights, removing the second-hand market and alternative purchasing options.
Saturday Legal Briefs
Sony is facing a lawsuit in California for allegedly violating digital purchase laws. The legal action concerns the aftermath of digital transactions made by gamers.