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Xbox's DRM Debacle Powers a Modern Disc-to-Digital Shift
technology22 days ago

Xbox's DRM Debacle Powers a Modern Disc-to-Digital Shift

Kotaku explains that Microsoft continued printing tracking-enabled Xbox One discs for the purpose of digital ownership, a plan born from a 2011–13 DRM push that faced backlash, which now enables disc-to-digital: inserting a physical disc can download a digital copy for play without the disc. Some early discs may lack tracking data, and Sony likely can’t replicate this, underscoring the irony that an old DRM failure is enabling a future where physical discs fade. The piece also raises wider questions about owning digital games and offline access as the industry moves toward more digital-only models, with potential legal considerations around ownership and preservation.

via Kotaku|
#digital-ownership#disc-to-digital#drm
Xbox’s disc-to-digital pivot completes a 15-year quest toward digital ownership
tech23 days ago

Xbox’s disc-to-digital pivot completes a 15-year quest toward digital ownership

Microsoft’s new disc-to-digital feature turns existing Xbox One discs into digital copies, a capability 15 years in the making that’s meant to bolster game preservation and backward-compatibility efforts; its ultimate success will depend on how discs were pressed, whether publishers sign on, and whether licensing evolves to let game ownership move across devices and platforms.

via The Verge|
#backward-compatibility#digital-ownership#disc-to-digital
Sony’s digital-ownership debate widens as rights group tracks conflicting statements
technology29 days ago

Sony’s digital-ownership debate widens as rights group tracks conflicting statements

A Consumer Rights group has compiled 30+ instances where Sony publicly says players own digital games, contrasting with recent claims that digital purchases are licenses; a California class-action lawsuit argues the PlayStation Store misleads buyers about ownership, while Sony maintains disclosures and license terms are lawful, citing examples including Marvel’s Wolverine FAQ.

via Eurogamer.net|
#class-action#consumer-rights#digital-ownership
Sony Says You Don’t Own Digital Games—Only Licenses
technology1 month ago

Sony Says You Don’t Own Digital Games—Only Licenses

Sony argues in its court reply that PlayStation digital purchases are licenses, not ownership, and seeks to move the case to arbitration per the store’s terms; it claims plaintiffs weren’t harmed and that reasonable consumers wouldn’t believe they own a digital game, framing the dispute as part of a broader debate over digital ownership as Sony heads toward a digital-only model by 2028.

via aftermath.site|
#arbitration#digital-ownership#licensing
Sony argues digital game purchases are licenses, not ownership, in California lawsuit
technology1 month ago

Sony argues digital game purchases are licenses, not ownership, in California lawsuit

In a California lawsuit, Sony contends that reasonable consumers wouldn’t believe they own digital games, insisting purchases are licenses under the Software Product License Agreement; plaintiffs argue the PlayStation Store’s disclosures don’t clearly convey that ownership isn’t granted, though Sony points to existing license language. The filing also argues digital items aren’t finite and thus not owned, a stance aligned with Sony’s broader push to phase out physical media, with some commentary that Nintendo could be the last major player to offer true ownership.

via Nintendo Wire|
#california-law#digital-ownership#licensing
Xbox Disc-to-Digital Brings Delisted Titles Back as Digital Copies
technology1 month ago

Xbox Disc-to-Digital Brings Delisted Titles Back as Digital Copies

Microsoft's Xbox Disc-to-Digital tool, tested by Insiders, can convert physical discs into digital licenses for many games, including some that were delisted from the Xbox Store, allowing playback on Xbox hardware and compatible devices; early findings show titles like Deadpool, Rock Band 4, and Minecraft: Story Mode work, while others such as Dead Rising 3, Destiny, Titanfall, and certain Ubisoft titles do not, with Microsoft not yet confirming whether this behavior is intentional or will expand to more games.

via pcmag.com|
#cross-device-play#delisted-games#digital-ownership
Sony: Digital PS Games Are Licenses, Not Owned Goods, in California Case
technology1 month ago

Sony: Digital PS Games Are Licenses, Not Owned Goods, in California Case

Sony told a California court that digital PlayStation purchases are revocable licenses rather than ownership, arguing that reasonable consumers should know this; the class-action alleges Sony’s disclosures about ownership are unclear and buried in agreements, while Sony cites licensing language and notes that identical games can be bought by different users digitally. The company has reminded customers that digital games are licensed and reiterated plans to end physical game production in 2028 as the case unfolds.

via Engadget|
#california-lawsuit#digital-ownership#licensing
Sony argues digital games are licenses, not ownership in class-action defense
technology1 month ago

Sony argues digital games are licenses, not ownership in class-action defense

Sony’s legal team contends in a California class-action that most consumers understand digital PlayStation purchases are licenses, not ownership, citing PlayStation Store disclosures and the 2025 digital-ownership law. The filing argues readers aren’t misled by disclosures that say virtual content is licensed, and notes Sony’s broader shift away from disc production, targeting a 2028 stop to new game discs.

via Eurogamer.net|
#class-action#digital-ownership#licensing
Sony: PS Digital Purchases Are Licenses, Not Ownership, as 2028 Disc Era Approaches
technology1 month ago

Sony: PS Digital Purchases Are Licenses, Not Ownership, as 2028 Disc Era Approaches

Sony argues in a California court that PlayStation digital games are licenses, not ownership, and that its Terms of Service and the Software Product License Agreement already meet California’s AB 2426 license-disclosure requirements, even as it plans to phase out physical discs in 2028. Plaintiffs say the checkout disclosures are easily missed and not sufficiently clear. The case adds to wider legal scrutiny of PlayStation Store practices in other countries, which could influence how digital ownership is defined across the industry.

via Wccftech|
#ab-2426#class-action#digital-ownership
Sony Argues Digital Games Are Licenses, Not Ownership in Court
technology1 month ago

Sony Argues Digital Games Are Licenses, Not Ownership in Court

Sony told a federal court that digital PlayStation games are licenses, not owned property, in response to a California class-action alleging misleading ‘Buy Now’/‘Confirm Purchase’ buttons. It argues ownership is implausible—two buyers paid for the same game within days of each other—and notes the checkout already discloses a license, with terms stating the software is licensed rather than sold. The suit cites California false-advertising law AB 2426 and seeks relief under that statute. Sony also requests arbitration under its terms, which include a class-action waiver; the judge has not yet ruled on the arbitration request.

via Decrypt|
#arbitration#digital-ownership#license-vs-ownership
Sony Argues Digital Games Are Licenses, Not Ownership
legal-news1 month ago

Sony Argues Digital Games Are Licenses, Not Ownership

In a new filing, Sony contends that digital PS games are licenses, not ownership, arguing that consumers should not expect ownership under California’s law requiring clear disclosures; the class-action case may go to arbitration, and Sony’s stance comes as it plans to end disc production for the PS6, signaling a future where digital licenses dominate.

via Kotaku|
#california-law#digital-ownership#legal-news
Sony: Digital PS games are licenses, not ownership as discs fade out by 2028
technology1 month ago

Sony: Digital PS games are licenses, not ownership as discs fade out by 2028

Sony is emailing PlayStation users to remind them that digital game purchases are revocable licenses rather than ownership, a message arriving as Sony plans to stop releasing physical discs in 2028 and move to an all-digital ecosystem. Boxed games will carry download codes, packaging warnings have been added, and Sony is investing in digital-only infrastructure in Austria. The shift has sparked criticism from preservationists and gamers who rely on used markets, with concerns about losing access if an account is banned or licenses expire.

via Notebookcheck|
#2028#digital-ownership#licensing
Ownership illusion: Google revokes offline LOTR access after purchase
streaming-and-entertainment2 months ago

Ownership illusion: Google revokes offline LOTR access after purchase

Google reportedly yanked offline access to The Lord of the Rings: Extended Edition Trilogy purchased on Google Play, illustrating that digital “purchases” are licenses rather than true ownership; with refunds denied and the buyer redirected to YouTube, the backlash highlights ongoing questions about lifelong access to digital content and bolsters the case for physical media like 4K Blu-ray.

via What Hi-Fi?|
#digital-ownership#google-play#licensing