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Sony confirms PlayStation games won't require 30-day license checks

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Sony has clarified that its PlayStation consoles will not enforce a 30-day check-in for game licenses, contrary to recent rumors. Digital games will receive a perpetual license after a single online verification post-purchase. This assurance addresses concerns among players and preservationists who feared games could become unplayable if consoles were offline for extended periods. AI

RANK_REASON Clarification of a product feature, not a new release or major industry shift.

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Sony confirms PlayStation games won't require 30-day license checks

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Steve Dent) ·

    Sony says your PlayStation won't check for game licenses every 30 days

    Rumors that Sony's new digital rights management (DRM) system might check PlayStation game licenses every 30 days appear not to be true.

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