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Consumer Wiki challenges Sony's digital game ownership claims

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A Consumer Rights Wiki has compiled 44 instances where Sony's own statements suggest customers own their digital PlayStation games, directly challenging Sony's legal defense in a recent ownership lawsuit. Sony's argument in court was that consumers would not reasonably expect to own digital games purchased on the PlayStation Store, viewing them instead as revocable licenses. The wiki's evidence, including direct quotes and archived links, aims to counter Sony's claim that such an interpretation is unreasonable, highlighting a broader consumer concern about digital ownership versus licensing. AI

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Consumer Wiki challenges Sony's digital game ownership claims

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Zak Killian ·

    Consumer Rights Wiki documents at least 44 instances in which Sony says you own your games — project is direct assault on Sony's claim in recent ownership lawsuit

    The detailed sourcing directly attacks Sony's legal claim that a reasonable person wouldn't expect to own their digital purchases on the PlayStation Store.

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