Sony Stands Its Ground That Customers Do Not Own Digital Games; They Are Just Purchasing a License to Use Them

[Peter_Brosdahl]

Sony has drawn the line in the sand where it stands regarding ownership of games when it comes to digital purchases by making the distinction of licensing in a court hearing. On August 21, Sony stated in a California court, per Gamefile, that “you can use a product in the ways described in the license, […]

See full article...

 

[Grimlakin]

I hold to if you're not selling me a product but a license then I can't steal a product I am only licensed for.

Yea I know its bullshit. I would say that I or users should be able to install software on a trial basis to test it without owning it. A Development trial so to speak.

I mean MS does that with SQL and other software. No reason that sony can't do the same... other than fear their use is so short lived that it wouldn't go full retail in a timely manner.

 

[MadMummy76]

But you do not even own the license since they reserve the right to revoke it at any time without reason.